Which of these is TRUE about the effects of experience on the brain?
a. Education causes axons to increase the magnitude and speed of action potentials.
b. Music lessons produce measureable changes in brain anatomy
c. Increasing muscle size causes decreases in brain development.
d. Prolonged study of one topic can cause damage to the relevant nerves.
b
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a. Only one item at a time b. Two items at a time c. About seven items at a time d. A virtually unlimited amount of information
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a. reflect b. question c. survey d. sequential cognition
Annette has difficulty moving her arm when it is stimulated. Specifically, the spinal cord never receives the message from pressure detectors in the skin. Which type of neuron is probably affected?
A) sensory neurons B) motor neurons C) interneurons D) Purkinje cells
In a cross-cultural study of gender stereotypes, Italian adults stereotypically associated "endurance" with men
Indicate whether the statement is true or false