Synaptic pruning helps the brain become __________.
A. overproduced
B. more efficient
C. heavier
D. exuberant
Answer: B
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a. detect differences in brightness b. respond accurately to movement c. detect differences in colors d. have full peripheral vision
Which of the following is a priority of the crime control method of policing?
A. Community service B. Social justice C. Efficiency D. Coercion
Irene, a social worker in a prison for juvenile offenders, decided to implement a program to improve the self-esteem of adolescent prisoners. She hypothesized that the adolescents' aggression was simply a defense mechanism used to shield their low self-esteem. Thus, increasing their self-esteem would result in decreased aggression. Is Irene's approach likely to be effective?
A. Yes, improved self-esteem is associated with less externalizing, aggressive behavior. B. Yes, self-esteem can be easily modified and results in dramatic changes in behavior. C. No, self-esteem cannot be modified so her intervention is likely to be ineffective. D. No, aggressive people are more likely to already have a high self-esteem.
Initially, when John Watson and his colleague, Rosalie Rayner, showed Little Albert a live white rat. Albert:
a. began to whimper and tremble. b. liked the rat and seemed delighted. c. tried to crawl away and escape. d. didn't react to the rat, one way or another.