Janet uses semantic judgement in encoding new terms encountered in her sociology class. fMRI studies reveal that the part of her brain likely to be MOST active during this process is the _____ lobe.
A) left temporal
B) right frontal
C) left parietal
D) right occipital
A) left temporal
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Studies of motherhood in different North American cultures indicate that
a. for immigrant women, cultural beliefs may conflict with modern medical practices. b. the customs and rituals surrounding pregnancy are similar across a wide variety of cultures. c. Black mothers, who pride themselves on their strength and independence, prefer to raise their children alone. d. most North American Indian cultures emphasize the importance of fathers participating in the birth experience.
Some psychologists suggest that individuals sometimes act in a way that shows an unselfish concern for others because they anticipate that the favor will be returned in kind sometime in the future. This concept is known as:
a. the bystander effect b. social facilitation c. reciprocal altruism d. nonconformity
Katie gets a strapless dress for prom, just like all of her friends. This is an example of following explicit expectations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Besides analgesia (pain relief), another important effect of aspirin is as a(n)
A. antipyretic (reduces fever). B. coagulant (helps blood to clot). C. antihypertensive (lowers blood pressure). D. anesthetic.