Which of the following is a function of the reticular formation?
A) It serves as a relay station for sensory stimulation.
B) It receives messages from skin senses all over the body.
C) It is vital in the functions of attention, sleep, and arousal.
D) It is vital in the regulation of body temperature, motivation, and emotion.
C
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According to the principle of mutual exclusivity bias, children
A) assume that objects have multiple labels. B) ignore the shapes of objects and focus instead on color distinctions. C) assume that words refer to nonoverlapping categories. D) discover the structure of sentences by relying on the meanings of words.
Children with antisocial tendencies are impaired in their ability to
A. trust the motives or abilities of others. B. identify expressions of sadness and fear in others. C. judge how dangerous a situation or action is. D. understand and make jokes.
The group that has the highest risk for suicide is ______.
A. female LGBT youth B. male LGBT youth C. youths with deceased grandparents D. youths who play violent video games
Which of the following statements holds true of an individual during the different stages of sleep?
A. An individual in Stage 3 sleep experiences fewer sleep spindles than Stage 2. B. An individual in Stage 4 sleep experiences more sleep spindles than Stage 3. C. An individual in Stage 3 experiences more K-complexes than Stage 2. D. An individual in Stage 2 experiences no K-complexes.