Describe two neuroimaging techniques used to examine the brain
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Two types of functional imaging procedures are functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron-emission tomography (PET). fMRI is a form of MRI that registers neural activity in functioning areas of the brain. By doing so, it can show which brain areas are active during particular mental operations such as solving a specific type of problem or reacting to a fear-inducing stimulus.
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Caspi and Shiner propose all of the following as specific ways in which temperament and personality can affect children's experiences and thus shape their development except
a. some learning experiences will be more rewarding than others. b. some experiences will be interpreted differently. c. self-evaluations are the one thing that does not vary. d. the ways in which children attempt to shape their environments and people in them vary.
According to Piaget, the end of the sensorimotor stage is marked by
A. the disappearance of egocentrism. B. mastery of conservation tasks. C. the appearance of logical thought. D. the ability to form mental representations.
Your authors make a distinction between correlational neural methods and causal neural methods. Briefly state the basis for this distinction
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What is NOT a suggested guideline of the authors for preventing sexually transmitted infections?
A) ?Obtain a medical examination prior to engaging in genital sexual activity B) ?Inspect your partner's genitals C) ?Use condoms D) ?Use a spermicide such as nonoxynol-9