The right hemisphere is especially adapted for handling
perceptual skills, such as drawing a picture or recognizing melodies, while the left hemisphere is especially adapted for the production and understanding of speech. This is known as
a. brain corticalization.
b. spatial lateralization.
c. hemispheric specialization.
d. peripheral localization.
ANSWER: c
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a. Stereotypes b. Prejudices c. Biases d. Stigmas
Girls tend to have more positive self-concepts than boys regarding reading, math, and physical appearance.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The lobe of the cortex receives information from all of the senses and is responsible for coordination of the senses, as well as higher cognitive functions such as thinking and problem solving
a. subcortical b. frontal c. occipital d. parietal
A nurse finds that children feel less pain if he gives them reassurance before giving an injection. He should also consider doing any of the following EXCEPT
a. asking them to concentrate on humming a favorite tune. b. asking them to be looking at the stickers and deciding which two they want after the injection. c. informing them of what he is going to do and answering their questions. d. telling the children to think angry thoughts while they focus on the painful injection.