In response to experience, synaptic connections may grow stronger and new ones may form. These changes in the brain due to experience illustrate the brain's
a. neuroplasticity.
b. resiliency.
c. saltatory conduction.
d. neurogenesis.
A
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The American Psychiatric Association once considered homosexuality as a type of mental disorder, but no longer does today. This fact is an example of which way that culture influences ideas about abnormality?
a. The same behavior may be judged abnormal at some points in time, but not at others. b. Some forms of abnormal behavior in a particular culture may have no direct counterpart in another culture. c. The same behavior can be normal in one culture but abnormal in another. d. Abnormal behavior patterns may be expressed differently in different cultures. e. Some behaviors may be abnormal in the majority culture, but normal in the minority culture.
Koocher's study on performance was conducted in ______.
A. men's restroom B. women's restroom C. kitchen D. study lounge
In reading, the process of identifying a unique pattern of letters is called a. intonation
b. phonological awareness. c. word recognition. d. divergent thinking.
Brian's parents use frequent punishment for his misbehavior at home. Which of the following is most likely to be true?
a. Brian is a quiet, model child at school. b. Brian often gets into trouble for fighting at school. c. Brian is a compliant child but makes poor grades. d. The amount of physical punishment at home will have no effect on Brian's behavior at school.