Which of the following is TRUE about brain growth?
A) The brain grows in spurts.
B) Brain growth is slow and even throughout childhood.
C) Neurons are not formed until after the child is born.
D) Synaptic pruning causes mental retardation.
A) The brain grows in spurts.
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A) 10% B) 15 C) 20% D) 25%
Alfonzo allowed Frank to borrow his car for the purposes of running a short errand on
the other side of town. Frank informed Alfonzo that he will have his car back to him before Alfonzo has to leave in order to get to work on time. Ten minutes before Alfonzo is scheduled to work, Frank has not yet returned with the car. Alfonzo begins to feel frustrated by the lack of consideration, as displayed by his friend Frank. Of the following methods listed below, which method fails to operationally define the concept of frustration as experienced by Alfonzo in the previous scenario? A) Alfonzo's blood pressure is taken to measure frustration B) Alfonzo calls to inform his boss that he will be late because of his friend Frank C) Alfonzo fills out a validated questionnaire, which assesses frustration D) Alfonzo's activation of adrenaline is assessed, using an f MRI technique