Which of the following is the most likely reason for adolescent impulsivity and risky behavior(s)?
a) ADD/ADHD
b) Developing myelination of nerve cells, which makes the transmission of neural messages more efficient
c) The immaturity of the adolescent prefrontal cortex
d) Alterations in dopamine sensitivity
Answer: c
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a. incentive theories of motivation. b. the expectancy-value theory of motivation. c. the self-awareness theory of motivation. d. drive theories of motivation.
Two measured variables are to the _____ as one nonmanipulated independent variable and one measured variable are to the _____
a. quasi-experimental method; correlational method b. correlational method; quasi-experimental method c. quasi-experimental method; experimental method d. experimental method; quasi-experimental method
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