Which term describes the degree to which a developing structure or behavior is modifiable due to experience?
A. synaptic pruning
B. the principle of the independence of systems
C. myelination
D. plasticity
Answer: D
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A. is the single best predictor of future violence and crime recidivism B. means that a person also has antisocial personality disorder C. means that a person is less likely to be violent and repeat crimes D. is the single best predictor that treatment will be successful
To what extent is homosexual behavior "natural"? Research indicates that it occurs ____
a. among humans all over the world, as well as among other species b. among humans all over the world, though not among other species c. among humans only in a few parts of the world, though also among other species d. among humans only in a few parts of the world, and not among other species
Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old?
a. Extroverted, conscientious, and open to experience b. Not extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience c. Extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience d. Extroverted, not conscientious, and not open to experience
Who offered the explanation that hypnotized adults permit themselves to regress to childish forms of responding, that emphasize make-believe and impulses, rather than fact and logic?
a. Sarbin c. Freud b. Kirsch d. Miller