Central nervous system messages are sent outward to the muscles and glands through:
a. efferent nerve pathways
b. afferent nerve pathways
c. central nerve pathways
d. peripheral nerve pathways
E
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A) has access to social support during stressful periods B) takes a low dose of anti-anxiety medication C) takes a folic acid supplement early in pregnancy D) is placed on bed rest during the last trimester
Tara and Paul adopted their baby daughter, Yet Kwai, from a Chinese orphanage 5 years ago. She was physically and emotionally deprived until they adopted her at age 2½. It is most likely that Yet Kwai ______________________
a. stayed underweight for much of her life b. had more cognitive impairment than she would have had if she had been adopted before 6 months of age c. will have greater brain plasticity later in development because of her nurturing environment d. will show no signs of cognitive impairment due to synaptic pruning
The concept of social norms refers to
a. the most common beliefs, values, or behavior in a group of people. b. implicit or explicit rules a group has for acceptable beliefs, values, or behavior. c. social sanctions a group provides in response to deviant behavior. d. social practices designed to promote cooperation in a group.
Representations used in thinking include
a. mnemonic devices. b. kinesthesis. c. concepts. d. primarily figments of the imagination.