Recent theories attempting to explain the mood stabilizing properties of lithium and antiseizure medications have proposed actions of these drugs that
a. promote neurogenesis and neuronal growth
b. enhance catecholamine activity in the brain
c. suppress acetylcholine activity in the brain
d. enhance secondary messenger systems
a
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Suzanne's family can't afford many toys at all, and she has only old hand-me-downs to play with, most of which are broken. Which of the following best describes a likely difference in brain development between Johann and Suzanne? A) The "use it or lose it" idea would indicate that, since Johann is in a more stimulating environment than Suzanne, his brain will have a denser network of neurons and synapses. B) Johann's neurons will myelinate more quickly and completely than Suzanne's. C) Since Johann and Suzanne are both under two years of age, the differences in environment will have little impact. D) The principle of synaptic pruning says that since Johann is in a more stimulating environment than Suzanne, his brain will have a smaller number of synapses.
Determinate sentencing and sentencing guidelines have been very successful in reducing racial disparity in sentencing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Emily has phonological dyslexia, which means she has an impairment of _________.
A. whole-word reading B. phonetic reading C. meaning reading D. experiential reading
In middle childhood, preconventional thought tends to emerge, and children usually begin to judge right and wrong in terms of rewards and punishments
Indicate whether the statement is true or false