When a dangerous situation is recognized, what brain structure releases neurotransmitters to trigger the firing of neurons and the release of chemicals throughout the body?
a. amygdala
b. pituitary gland
c. medulla oblongata
d. hypothalamus
d. hypothalamus
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The APA code of ethics requires researchers who use animals to __________
a) minimize the animal's discomfort. b) rehabilitate animals after experimental work is complete. c) release animals that are no longer needed. d) kill animals when they are no longer needed.
Which statement about cognitive development in early adulthood is true?
A) Pruning of synapses progresses at a faster pace in early adulthood than in adolescence. B) Growth and myelination of stimulated neural fibers progress at a faster pace than in adolescence. C) The prefrontal cognitive-control network becomes imbalanced with the brain’s emotional/social network. D) The cognitive changes of early adulthood are supported by further development of the prefrontal cortex.
The “gold standard” for paper money appears to have been started in:
a. Rome. b. China. c. Greece. d. England.
What is the weakening of awareness of self, often experienced when part of a group?
A. depersonalization B. intuition C. self-efficacy D. deindividuation