According to fMRI studies, when shown photos of people displaying either neutral or fearful facial expressions, children between 5 and 11 years of age activate __________.
A. entirely different brain areas than adults
B. the same brain areas as adults, but the two areas are not as strongly interconnected in children as in adults
C. the same brain areas as adults, and show equally strong connections between brain areas as adults
D. one of the same brain areas as adults, but not a second area commonly activated by adults
Answer: B
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a. schedule training programs, in which these administrators tell the faculty members why they believe that the problem is so important. b. emphasize that students need to work together with faculty members to make certain that sexual harassment does not occur. c. point out that students sometimes overreact; therefore, the faculty members should avoid personal interactions with students. d. distribute a memo about sexual harassment, so that faculty members can be sure that they understand the clear-cut guidelines.
Dana is skilled at analyzing how to best achieve goals that have a high degree of uncertainty. She quickly sizes up real-world situations. Dana has
A) metacognitive knowledge. B) practical problem-solving ability. C) expertise. D) intuition.
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a. development of a follicle, release of LH, secretion of estrogen, increased levels of FSH b. increased levels of FSH, release of LH, development of a follicle, secretion of estrogen c. release of LH, increased levels of FSH, secretion of estrogen, development of a follicle d. increased levels of FSH, development of a follicle, secretion of estrogen, release of LH
In a study of children in Guatemala, children with high nutrient levels were found to be __________ than children with low nutrient levels.
A. more likely to explore and to persist in a frustrating situation B. likely to cling to their mothers more C. significantly more anxious D. less likely to be energetic