Which of the following analogies is similar to synaptic pruning?

a. stocking up on one of everything to make sure you always have the proper tool
b. transplanting a tree to a place where there is more sunlight
c. over-growing seedlings and then weeding out ones that are not needed
d. watering a flower twice a day so it does not dry out


C. Neuronal connections that are not needed are pruned away.

Psychology

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Marc sees himself as being a very honest and ethical person, and yet he has no real problem stealing small items from the local grocery store. He tells himself that it is no big deal because the store makes so much money anyway

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Psychology

___________ is the process through which a person is produced as an individual subject by the prevailing ideology of her or his group.

a. interiorization b. interpellation c. internalization d. appropriation

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology