Whenever Martin sees a cat, he runs away in fear. In fact, Martin can't even look at pictures of cats without experiencing intense feelings of anxiety. Martin appears to be suffering from
A. agoraphobia.
B. a specific phobia.
C. social anxiety disorder.
D. panic disorder.
Answer: B
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Which two parts of the brain are responsible for the initial storage of information?
a. the amygdala and the hippocampus b. the hypothalamus and the medulla c. the pons and the reticular activating system d. the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum
A drug used illegally for recreational purposes might be given a ______________ name to convey its effects one experiences when using it.
a. trade b. street c. chemical d. generic
Sun, a five-year-old child, is not quite sure what to make of her four-month-old baby brother. She just stares at him intently. Her brother is most likely to ___.
a. stare back at her b. smile and giggle c. fall asleep d. avert his gaze
Video Activity 5.2: Infants, Young Children, and TechnologyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 142, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:When discussing the effects of electronic media and technology on young children, Dr. Kuther notes that time spent with games and gadgets interferes with cognitive development. What does this mean?
A. Unless infants experience contingent interactions in real time, they do not retain information as well as during interactions with other people, such as parents, other children, or caregivers. B. Children who are frequent consumers of electronic media live in a fantasy world and are unable to relate to adults. C. Children who are frequent consumers of electronic media lack verbal and nonverbal communication skills to interact with adults and peers. D. Electronic media exposure in infancy and early childhood causes aggression, irritability, and unprovoked hostility.