What is the field of neuroscience?
What will be an ideal response?
Neuroscience addresses how characteristics of the brain influence human thought and behavior and also how environmental factors shape brain development.
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In the study by Blackwell et al. (2007), compared to low-achieving math students given lessons on improving study skills and memory strategies, low-achieving math students who received lessons focused on achieving a growth mindset
a. showed declining math grades from 6th to 7th grade. b. showed declines in math grades, but not as much as students given lessons on study skills. c. showed increases in math grades. d. showed increases in math grades, but not as much as the study skills group.
According to the series of studies by Karen Adolph and colleagues, infants who are learning to negotiate different surfaces, gaps, and slopes will __________.
A. never walk down impossible ramps or off scary cliffs because they already developed a fear of heights from crawling B. need specific experience with a situation in order to know whether it is safe C. show little fear, and will actively explore the edges of slopes and drop-offs to test whether they can safely extend a limb D. stop walking over steep ramps or drop-offs after falling only once
What characteristic in a large Finnish study was the greatest predictor of childhood obesity?
A. Eating breakfast every morning B. Low socioeconomic status C. Watching cartoons before school D. Having an obese parent
Bill believes that he is possessed by evil spirits. Several psychologists and psychiatrists have diagnosed him as having a form of schizophrenia. There appear to be several psychological and sociocultural factors that influence the appearance of the disorder. These factors include all of the following except ____
a. ?dysfunctional cognitive habits b. ?exposure to stressful family communication patterns c. ?being an immigrant d. ?overly supportive family members