Examine the effects of long-term and extreme stress on children's ability to learn. What brain structures are involved? How are they affected by stress?
What will be an ideal response?
Permanent deficits in learning and memory could result from the release of too
many stress hormones in the hypothalamus. This could lead to the destruction of
some neurons of the hippocampus, the central memory processor. Children who
are often terrorized may suffer brain damage or impaired memory and delayed
logical thinking.
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Most peer-rejected children tend to be aggressive, although a subgroup has been identified who are mainly __________.
A. insecure B. accepted by some peers and rejected by a few others C. rejected only by bullies D. socially withdrawn
Abel insists that being overweight is a choice, and people can lose weight any time they stop being lazy. Based on the research, which of the following statements is likely true of Abel?
A. He is as likely to be prejudiced against thin people as overweight people. B. He is unlikely to make other negative generalizations about overweight people. C. Abel is likely overweight himself. D. He feels more justified being prejudiced against overweight people than if he believed they couldn't help being overweight.
A high positivity ratio is more important to subjective well-being ______.
A. of women than of men B. among people in poor nations than those in wealthier nations C. in individualistic cultures than in collectivistic cultures D. of extroverts than introverts
________ is the use of psychological techniques to modify maladaptive behaviors or thought patterns, or both, and to help patients develop insight into their own behavior.
A. Electroconvulsive therapy B. Psychosurgery C. Deep brain stimulation D. Psychotherapy