Which statement is a misconception about psychology?
a) The human brain does not generate new neurons after birth
b) Individuals use essentially all of their brains
c) Many people become happier with age
d) Excessive sugar intake makes kids attractive
Ans: a) The human brain does not generate new neurons after birth
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a. assert his social intelligence. b. increase his confidence in the paternity of his offspring. c. deflect the death instinct outward instead of inward. d. increase the level of serotonin in his brain.
In APA style, where do page numbers appear?
a. at the upper left hand corner of the page b. at the upper right hand corner of the page c. at the center bottom of the page d. at the lower right hand corner of the page
The needs for safety are activated in infants and children when:
a. they are threatened by loud noises b. they live in a stable and familiar environment c. they are provided with sufficient nourishment and care d. their parents reinforce them in a systematic manner
Stress-inoculation therapy involves ______
a. providing patients with drug injections to make them more resistant to stress b. teaching people to anticipate and avoid situations that they find stressful c. training clients to cope with situations they find stressful because of their misconceptions d. using physical fitness techniques to improve clients' physical health that, in turn, makes them more resistant to stress