Throughout the day, our neural networks become more and more active, requiring more and more energy. Then, slow wave sleep early in the night brings overall brain activation levels back down so the brain is refreshed and less important memories fade, according to which theory/hypothesis?

a. activation-synthesis hypothesis
b. neurocognitive theory
c. dual process hypothesis
d. biological biasing theory


C

Psychology

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a. ?Study throughout the night before the exam for 15 hours. b. ?Study 3 hours a day for 5 days. c. ?Study the 2 days before the exam, about 8 hours a day. d. ?Study 15 hours during the day before the exam.

Psychology

Any estimate of the heritability of a particular trait is specific to ____

a. a given population b. the parents c. the trait d. the strength of the trait

Psychology

The two main structures of the brain stem are the ________

a. hippocampus and the amygdala. b. cerebellum and the thalamus. c. thalamus and the hypothalamus. d. medulla and the pons.

Psychology

Most of the domestic migration in the U.S. and Europe can be explained by:

a. air and water quality. b. variety of cultural activities available. c. cost of living. d. weather.

Psychology