According to recent research, which factor is a neural correlate of PTSD?
A) a larger-size hippocampus
B) a larger-size thalamus
C) increased activity in the amygdala
D) increased activity in the medial prefrontal cortex
C) increased activity in the amygdala
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Amniocentesis is administered
A. in the second trimester to all pregnant women who seek medical attention B. only when the mother is at a high risk for giving birth to a child with abnormalities C. as a nonintrusive test by placing a small transmitter on the abdomen of the pregnant woman D. as a safe test with no injection or pain to the mother or potential damage to the fetus
Annie is a preschooler who watches shows that have a _________ like quality to them. These shows seem to have a positive effect on her language development
a. movie c. photo b. story-book d. all of these
The humanistic psychology approach to personality has been criticized for
A. its psychotherapy techniques, which focus too much attention on overt behavior. B. concepts that are too vague to be tested empirically. C. placing too much emphasis on sexual determinants of personality development. D. being better at describing personality than at explaining it.
One reason that adolescents report they generally feel happier when they are with their friends is that they
a. feel more "open" and accepted with friends than with parents. b. are able to "get away" with things their parents would not allow. c. spend less time with friends than with parents. d. none of the above.