A reduced level of synchronized neural firing in the frontal lobes has been associated with symptoms of

A) dissociative personality disorder.
B) narcissistic personality disorder.
C) fugue states.
D) schizophrenia.

Randy scores low on neuroticism. How does this probably affect how he performs under pressure?

Dr. Hon is a researcher who studies methods to encourage condom use among sexually active teens and preventing unwanted pregnancies. He would probably be BEST described as a(n) ____.

A) neuroscientist
B) applied researcher
C) historian
D) economist

Joyce has the potential to be an honor student but frustrates her teachers because of her actions.Rather than working to succeed, she tends to "dummy down" to act more like the students that she hangs out with.She has at times answered questions incorrectly in class on purpose to be more like her friends.Joyce's behavior is due to

A) informational social influence.
B) ethnocentrism.
C) groupthink.
D) normative social influence.

An empathic husband who observes his wife in pain will exhibit some of the brain activity she is showing. This best illustrates the functioning of

A) cognitive maps.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) mirror neurons.
D) the law of effect.

In the context of helping a child cope with the loss of a loved person, which of the following statements is true?

A) The bereaved child should attend the funeral under every circumstance.
B) Visiting the grave site at another time will not help the bereaved child come to terms with the loss.
C) Professionals suggest the use of euphemisms that deny the reality of death the children face.
D) An alternate form of service may be more appropriate for them than attending a funeral.

_____ is the time and effort that parents must devote to each child they produce.

A) Parental investment
B) Kin selection
C) Mating strategies
D) Transference