The text cites recent studies of the brain that indicate that as adults age, their brain actually becomes _________ and the activity of their brain in the prefrontal cortex regions __________

a. smaller; declines
b. smaller; increases
c. larger; declines
d. larger; increases

b

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a. neural "cable" containing many axons. b. automatic response to sensory input. c. chemical messenger that triggers muscle contractions. d. junction between a sending neuron and a receiving neuron.

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With regard to the Big Five traits of personality, when someone is creative, artistic, non-conforming, and curious, he or she tends to score high on the ______________ trait.

a. agreeableness b. extroversion c. neuroticisim d. openness

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