The nervous system is defined as________
a) a complex network of cells that carries information to and from all parts of the body
b) a specialized cell that makes up the brain and nervous system
c) all nerves and neurons that are not contained in the brain and spinal cord but that run throughout the body itself
d) a gland located in the brain that secretes human growth hormone
ANS: a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
For Freud, much of our behavior is controlled by __________.
A. unconscious desires B. environmental stimuli C. mental Gestalts D. mental associations
Norah is an extremely sedentary preschooler. Her favorite activities are watching television and playing computer games. Recently, her pediatrician assessed her body mass index which lay above the 85th percentile. From this information, we can say that Norah would be categorized as _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Vomiting reduces the anxiety of the bulimic, which makes purging highly reinforcing. b. Girls who spend a lot of time reading teen magazines are more likely to have distorted body images and unrealistic ideas about how they compare with others. c. Most people suffering from eating disorders will eventually seek help on their own. d. People engaged in sports, such as wrestling, gymnastics, pole vaulting, high jumping, and cycling are particularly likely to develop eating disorders.