Your neighbor has a 5-year-old son. He has been taking him to story time at the library, but his son is having a very difficult time sitting still even for ten minutes
What would you tell him about his son's brain development? He should be able to sit through the entire story time once what brain structure develops more fully?
a. reticular formation
b. hippocampus
c. corpus callosum
d. cerebellum
A. The reticular formation is a part of the brain involved in attention.
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b. battery is to automobile. c. fluid is to crystallized. d. real life is to theoretical
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A. the release of larger amounts of neurotransmitter by the sensory neuron. B. the release of smaller amounts of neurotransmitter by the sensory neuron. C. increased sensitivity of the motor neuron. D. larger numbers of active interneurons.
The ______ focuses on how people explain others' intentions.
A. attribution theory B. intrinsic/extrinsic motivation theory C. self-determination theory of optimal motivation D. theory of intuition
Diego, an immigrant worker from Mexico, is despised by his North American friends as he is always late for meetings. His girlfriend, another North American, complains that he never turns up on time when they meet. Diego, however, is puzzled by their time-obsessed behavior. In the context of culture and behavior, which of the following cultural behaviors is exemplified in this scenario?
A. dogmas B. norms C. principles D. ethics