The __________ is a structure in the brain stem that plays a role in sleep, dreaming, left-right body coordination, and arousal.
A. reticular activating system
B. pons
C. medulla
D. cerebellum
Answer: B
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Alice has been experiencing a number of symptoms of anxiety for several months. A psychologist decides to assess her symptoms by using a behavioral coding system. What is Alice likely to be asked to do?
a. evaluate the symbolism of each of her symptoms b. record the presence of specific symptoms during 30-minute segments throughout the day c. rate the level of anxiety she feels on a scale ranging from very anxious to not anxious d. discuss her symptoms while a psychologist checks instruments designed to measure her pulse and breathing
Eight-year-old Daniel was administered the Binet-Simon Scale that suggested he was functioning at the same level as a senior in high school. This is an example of a(n) a. outcome measure. b. mental age scale
c. restandardization. d. norm.
When Sarah goes to her brother’s soccer game, she feels elated every time her brother scores a goal. She feels excited and a sense of accomplishment, even though she is on the bleachers watching. What is a psychological explanation for this?
a. theory of mind b. imitation learning c. metacognition d. reflex neurons
Which of the following is NOT true of brain organization gender differences?
a. Males do not consistently have more specialized brain organization than females. b. Male and female brains are much more different than they are similar. c. Females do not always have a larger corpus callosum. d. A significant amount of brain development occurs after the age of 10 years making it impossible to determine what differences are due to socialization rather than innate organization.