The main feature of parenting recommendations of contemporary developmentalists,such as Diana Baumrind,is that

A) the permissive style will enhance creativity and self-esteem.
B) physical-based discipline is preferable to psychological-based discipline.
C) there needs to be clearly established rules and a lot of affection.
D) the key to parenting is to be nonjudgmental toward children and accepting of blame toward self.

According to the activation-synthesis hypothesis, activation of the lateral geniculate nuclei results in stimulation of which brain area?

A) reticular formation
B) lateral geniculate nuclei
C) occipital cortex
D) frontal cortex

The use of ________ increases the chances of using conventional cigarettes.

A) cigars
B) e-cigarettes
C) pipe tobacco
D) snuff

The first psychologists to emphasize the organizing processes underlying perception were the

A) opponent-process psychologists.
B) trichromatic theorists.
C) Gestalt psychologists.
D) signal detection theorists.

The cultural context of communication consists of the language that is used and the values, beliefs, and customs associated with it.

Which of the following statements about the treatment of schizophrenia is LEAST supported by research?

A) Antipsychotic drugs are important in treating schizophrenia, but psychotherapy and community programs are also essential.
B) Community programs, when well-coordinated, can help those with schizophrenia increase their quality of life.
C) The unique needs faced by those with schizophrenia often require a variety of treatment approaches as well as family support.
D) Future breakthroughs in antipsychotic medication will reduce the need for other therapeutic approaches.

When labeling emotions during mindfulness meditation,people show ________ activation in the amygdala and ________ activation in the prefrontal cortex.

A) less;more
B) more;less
C) less;less
D) more;more

Katya is an infant who lives in a Romanian orphanage. She receives very little stimulation from her environment, and spends most of her days sitting in her crib. She does receive all the food and basic care she needs. Katya's neural development will most likely involve ______.

A) higher than average levels of myelination
B) a greater degree of synaptic pruning
C) higher than average levels of synaptogenesis
D) a greater degree of neuron production

Which characteristic is a sign of nicotine withdrawal?

A) irritability
B) hyperfocused attention
C) decreased appetite
D) excessive sleep

Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of emotion

A)  behavioural component
B)  perceptual component 
C)  cognitive component
D)  physiological component