__________ neurons in the brain are specialized cells that are known to fire when one animal watches another animal engage in an action or movement

a. Sensory
b. Motor
c. Mirror
d. Performance


Answer: C

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As a result of the actions of Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu (as described in the vignette near the beginning of Chapter 16), we learned that

a. his daughter, Erika Elizabeth, became an organ donor b. the National Donor Family Quilt was established c. his daughter, Vikki Lianne, received hospice care d. his wife, Donna Lee, was saved from death e. more than a dozen people received organ or tissue transplants

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According to family pedigree and twin studies, a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia __________

a) if he or she has an identical twin diagnosed with the disorder. b) if he or she has a nonidentical twin diagnosed with the disorder. c) if he or she has an adoptive parent diagnosed with the disorder. d) if he or she has a biological parent diagnosed with the disorder.

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As a result of cognitive disequilibrium, a person always

A) realizes his or her beliefs are different from other people's beliefs. B) thinks in a relatively immature manner. C) feels discomfort with his or her current way of thinking. D) has a difficult time making a decision.

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