Which of these biological factors has been shown to influence a child's preferences among toys?
a. Size of the corpus callosum in proportion to the size of the cerebral cortex
b. Amount of testosterone exposure before birth
c. Ratio between the transmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain
d. Mean velocity of action potentials of spinal nerves
b
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In co-regulation, parents
a. follow a cookie-cutter approach that will fit all children. b. let the child set the rules. c. fine-tune their responses based on children’s personality traits. d. set the strictest rules possible.
__________ posits that playing video games may lead to increased aggression because losing at video games increases frustration, which may lead to aggressive behavior.
A. The frustration-aggression hypothesis B. Desensitization C. Social learning theory D. Self-determination theory
Explain how discussion of a topic with like-minded others can lead people to hold their views with greater conviction, and why this happens
What will be an ideal response?
The Freudian theory of dreaming suggests that dreams are:
a. a byproduct as the brain attempts to interpret the spontaneous neural activity that occurs during REM-sleep b. a way of solving problems and consolidating memories c. a way to gratify unconscious wishes and desires d. a recap and review of recent events