_____ are ritualistic behaviors that are repeated to reduce anxiety

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Compulsions

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Jenny is participating in a study where her brain is being studied with MRI. She is currently doing a language task. Which area of her brain is especially active?

A. left hemisphere B. right hemisphere C. activity is spread out equally in both hemispheres D. right parietal lobe

Psychology

Ashley's father has a drug addiction and has essentially forgotten about her, letting her do whatever she wants and not really caring. Which parenting style does this illustrate?

A) Authoritative B) Permissive C) Uninvolved D) Authoritarian

Psychology

According to nativist Noam Chomsky, a language acquisition device is a(n)

A) innate system of rules common to all languages. B) form of speech made up of high-pitched, exaggerated expressions. C) instrument used to screen infants for language difficulties. D) area of the brain that controls language production.

Psychology