Younger adolescents seem to rely more on the amygdala to process emotional information, whereas older adolescents rely more on the frontal regions of the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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a. Relaxation training b. Music lessons c. Watching television d. Moving to a larger city
What is meant by a "lucid" dream?
a. A dream that the dreamer recognizes as being a dream b. A dream that predicts events of the future c. A dream that causes someone to awaken in fear d. A dream that reflects unconscious emotions or motivations
Like English, Kuuk Thaayorre, the language of the Cape York Australian aboriginals, has words for "north," "south," and so on; but unlike English, Kuuk Thaayorre lacks words for "left" and "right," which are considered __________ directional references
a. absolute b. relative c. conjunctive d. disjunctive
When a young child asks "why?" what kind of information are they most likely seeking?
They are asking for a scientific explanation of why and how things happen. They want to know how the situation or behavior affects them. They are attempting to increase their vocabulary. Because they lack logical reasoning, they are looking for an in-depth explanation.