The rapid increase in the overall size of the brain during the first two years can be attributed to __________
a) neurons
b) neurotransmitters
c) myelin
d) synapses
Answer: c
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Josephine bought her six-year-old nephew, Joseph, a new set of paints for his birthday. Hoping to encourage the little artist, Josephine promised Joseph one dollar for every painting. Joseph thinks that is quite a lot of money. According to research by Lepper and colleagues (1973) on overjustification effects, which of the following is most likely to occur?
a. Joseph will come to see painting pictures as a way to make money, not as something enjoyable in itself. b. Joseph will develop a love for painting and will want to be an artist when he grows up. c. Joseph will continue to paint even if his aunt eventually stops rewarding him with money. d. The paintings for which Joseph receives money will be judged as better quality than the paintings for which hedoes not receive any money.
If a family history of intellectual disabilities, psychological disorders, physical defects, or inherited diseases exists, a genetic counselor prepares a __________, which identifies affected relatives in a couple’s family tree
A) pedigree B) carrier detector C) prenatal diagnosis D) genetic diagnosis
Which type of baby is most likely to receive mixed reactions from others?
A. a difficult baby B. an easy baby C. a slow-to-warm-up baby D. a tenacious baby
Which personalitystructure represents the "self?"
A) ego B) libido C) id D) superego