The concept of filial piety in China has not been universally successful in recent years. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for this lack of success noted by your textbook?

A) neglect and abuse of the elderly
B) the booming economy in China has led to a lack of time to care for the elderly
C) the Chinese government offers no incentive for younger citizens to care for older citizens.
D) China has become a more individualistic society

A participant in a study is shown a series of faces. Which brain area should show the most activity?

A) the fusiform face area
B) the facial fusion area
C) the parahippocampal place area
D) the occipital cortex

The genes and expressions of each person prime him or her to respond in a particular way,and responses are plastic.This illustrates the concept of "_____."

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

A) all-or-none potential.
B) inhibitory postsynaptic potential.
C) excitatory postsynaptic potential.
D) excitatory presynaptic potential.

According to this theory,capitalism's insatiable quest for profits and economic expansion is at odds with protecting the environment.

A) Treadmill of production
B) Sustainable development
C) Environmental regulation
D) Ecological modernization

Intensity is to brightness as wavelength is to

A) accommodation.
B) frequency.
C) amplitude.
D) hue.