Neurobiological research indicates that when faced with novelty, shy children show
A) greater pupil dilation than sociable children.
B) greater left than right frontal brain-wave activity.
C) a lower heart rate than sociable children.
D) a greater drop in blood pressure than sociable children.
A
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A. responsible stage B. executive stage C. reintegrative stage D. acquisitive stage
Which statement is incorrect regarding inhibited and uninhibited children?
A. There is no difference between these two groups in IQ scores. B. About 10-15% of the population have an inhibited temperament. C. 90% of children do not change their temperament. D. There is a strong genetic component in the inhibited temperament.
Why does a clinical psychologist need to have a working understanding of neuroscience?
a. To make informed decisions about which medications to prescribe b. To make more accurate diagnoses c. To better communicate with clients' physicians d. To better handle insurance approvals for treatment
Unconscious forms of prejudice are thought to be measured with the implicit associations test. This test is based on:
a. the types of words people typically make up when they see a person of a specific race. b. how long it takes people to respond to positive or negative words along with Black or White faces. c. changes in heart rate that accompany photos of people from different racial backgrounds. d. increased activity in the emotional centers of the brain that are associated with specific races.