Neural "pruning and sculpting" seems to be promoted by:
a. the appearance of sleep spindles
b. REM sleep
c. slow-wave sleep
d. the appearance of K complexes
C
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Which one of these characteristics of clinical depression helps to distinguish it from normal sadness?
a. altered brain chemistry b. caused by an identifiable precipitant c. occurs only in people who suffered early losses d. accompanied by a cluster of signs and symptoms, including cognitive features
Clarke-Stewart and Beck (1999) found that the quality of stories retold by children was related to
a. the age of the child. b. the sex of the child. c. the scaffolding strategies used by their mothers. d. how many books the child had in their home.
Dr. Oren explains behaviors, such as aggression, by using a theory that combines learning principles with cognitive processes, socialization, and modeling. Dr. Oren is utilizing the __________ theory
a. ethological learning b. dissonance conditioning c. social learning d. humanistic
The____________________ phase of development occurs at about 6 or 7 months and is characterized by intensified dependence on the primary caregiver, usually the mother
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word