Evan, age 17, and his friend had in their shared school locker an explicit plan for making a bomb. They said they got it from the Internet. How likely is it that this explanation is TRUE?
A. Not very likely; these sites are only available to adults who have gone through background checks.
B. Quite likely; the information is available if adolescents have the skills to navigate through complex information.
C. Not very likely; you have to have clearance from Homeland Security to access these sites.
D. Not likely at all; this information is not available on the Internet.
Answer: B
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A) increased BDNF release. B) the release of cortisol C) improved brain functioning and cognitive performance D) increased production of new neurons in the hippocampus
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a. atrophy of the bladder b. shrinkage of the urethra c. slowing of the digestive system d. enlargement of the prostate gland
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A. decreasing the probability of Type I error and confounds B. increasing the internal validity C. decreasing efficiency because it requires more participants D. allowing for examination of linear relationships