If a cat is raised in an environment consisting of vertical lines, its brain will develop unable to process horizontal lines. This development shows the role of:
a. experience.
b. individuation.
c. genetics.
d. neurogenesis.
Answer: A
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How strongly do the personalities of adopted children correlate with those of the adopting parents? What conclusion do these results imply?
a. The correlation is high. Conclusion: Children learn personality from their parents. b. The correlation is high. Conclusion: Family environment contributes little to personality. c. The correlation is low. Conclusion: Children learn personality from their parents. d. The correlation is low. Conclusion: Family environment contributes little to personality.
According to research evidence on dream content, which of the following would a student be LEAST likely to dream about?
a. falling from the top of a tall building on campus b. being chased by his or her most feared instructor c. a political candidate who held strong views about tuition increases d. missing an important exam
Which cells specialize in receiving electrical signals and transmitting electrical signals?
A. glial cells B. neurons C. dendrites D. astrocytes
While reading this chapter, a student notices what seems to be abnormal tendencies in his own behavior. This
a. indicates that the student is exhibiting undiagnosed psychopathology. b. illustrates that pathological behavior is an exaggeration of normal defenses and reactions. c. means that the student's behavior is clearly abnormal, but has not reached the severity or chronic nature that requires treatment, but may soon. d. indicates that the student should seek psychological help immediately.