Following some of the normal declines occurring after age 60, the aging brain compensates by
A) becoming more lateralized.
B) increasing the size of the frontal lobes.
C) generating new neurons and synapses.
D) increasing the intensity and speed of brain waves.
C
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a. the probability of at least one Type I error in a set of comparisons. b. the probability of no Type I errors. c. the number of Type I errors that you are likely to make. d. the probability of a Type II error.
Alpha is the probability of making a Type I error
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An excitatory message causes:
a. channels to open in the neuron's membrane that allow chloride ions to flow out b. channels to open in the neuron's membrane that allow sodium ions to flow in c. channels to open in the neuron's membrane that allow potassium ions to flow in d. the neuron's sodium/potassium pump to be inactivated
Gisela is a participant in a study on sleep. She is easily awakened by the researcher and reports that she was dreaming. Gisela was most likely in ____
a. ?stage I sleep b. ?stage II sleep c. ?stage IV sleep d. ?REM sleep