Microdialysis studies indicate that the synaptic level of acetylcholine within the ________ is elevated during waking as well as during REM sleep
a. hypothalamus
b. raphe nuclei
c. cerebral cortex
d. amygdala
e. ventral pons
Answer: c. cerebral cortex
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a. industrial psychology. b. social psychology. c. developmental psychology. d. clinical psychology.
Regarding the nature-nurture issue, today's developmental scientists agree that ______.
A. nature is more influential than nurture B. nurture is more influential than nature C. both nature and nurture are important D. neither nature nor nurture are significant
Compared to novices, experts
work more slowly. are less flexible. are more intuitive. exhibit each of the qualities listed in the responses.
Parents and teachers should strive to have children engage in activities within the child's zone of proximal growth, meaning that the activities are
a. easily accomplished on the first try, so that the child does not become discouraged. b. not so easy that the child can accomplish them right off the bat, nor so difficult that even with help, they cannot be accomplished. c. difficult to accomplish, so that the child always seeks assistance in order to actively engage in social interactions. d. easily accomplished, so that child does not become dependent on adult assistance.