As discussed in the text, one of the unfortunate results of the popular coverage of false memory syndrome cases has been the

a. reduction in sensitivity to actual child abuse.
b. complete mistrust of all psychiatrists.
c. ban on psychologists testifying in court cases.
d. increased use of Amytal ("truth drug") to verify cases of abuse.

ANSWER: a

Psychology

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a. hunting and gathering b. agriculture c. fishing d. industry

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Early childhood is a vital time for laying the foundations of executive function, which includes

A) adaptive responses to simple cognitive processes. B) refinement and reorganization of existing cognitive schemes. C) controlling information as it flows from the central executive to the short-term memory store. D) controlling attention, suppressing impulses in favor of adaptive responses, and flexibly redirecting thought and behavior.

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