John O'Keefe, May-Britt Moser, and Edvard Moser were awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize for
a. developing amplifiers to detect weak electrical signals.
b. developing neurochemical techniques to analyze chemical changes within cells.
c. discovering mirror neurons.
d. discovering a spatial positioning system in the brain.
e. treating depression with deep brain stimulation.
Answer: d. discovering a spatial positioning system in the brain.
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a. Because Western cultures value thinness in females' appearances. b. Delayed physical development draws attention from younger boys. c. They have more favorable body images and have lower levels of estrogen. d. Pubertal changes affect muscle development and growth spurts.
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a. cross-sectional c. longitudinal b. strain d. biographical