At birth, the newborn has an estimated 100 billion neurons

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: True
Rationale: At birth, a newborn has an estimated 100 billion neurons and a brain that is approximately 25% the size and weight of an adult brain.

Psychology

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a. control assignment. b. random selection. c. a placebo effect. d. random assignment. e. control selection.

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A single alpha motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates are known as a(n)

A. motor junction. B. motor unit. C. intrafusal unit. D. antagonistic unit.

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Overall, Ellis recommends calm acceptance of ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology

Rates of depressed mood in Dutch adolescents are __________.

A. generally higher for girls than boys B. the same for girls and boys C. generally higher for boys than girls D. generally lower for boys than girls

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