Chemicals that carry information from one neuron to the next are called
a. terminal buttons. c. myelin.
b. synapses. d. neurotransmitters.
d
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Some children who are rejected tend to be disruptive and aggressive; others tend to be socially withdrawn. Which of the following statements is more characteristic of the aggressive/disruptive children than the socially withdrawn group?
a. They tend to experience difficulty dealing with stress. b. They tend to display inappropriate affect and unusual behavioral mannerisms. c. They are more likely to attribute hostile intentions to others. d. They are more likely to benefit from organized sports programs.
The statement that the mental state associated with being in love can be reduced to chemical changes in the brain is most likely to be made by a psychologist taking the __________ perspective
a. biological c. cognitive b. learning d. sociocultural
If an event is certain not to occur, its probability of occurrence equals 0.00
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Trina is worried about failing her exam. She thinks that if she fails the exam, she will be miserable for the rest of the semester. In all likelihood, Trinais
a. overestimating how unhappy she will be. b. underestimating how unhappy she will be. c. correctly estimating how unhappy she will be. d. failing to take into account feelings about her other classes.