__________ provide(s) the most precise information about which brain regions are specialized for certain capacities

Last week, Marissa scored high on a math quiz. She told her best friend, "I lucked out this time." This week her score was lower and she told her friend, "I just don't have the head for this stuff." A likely consequence of these explan

A) deliberately do poorly in math to avoid seeming unfeminine. B) study harder for the next math quiz. C) develop a sense of learned helplessness about math. D) expect that her luck will change and she will do better next time.

During a job interview, Dr. Sarter informs the search committee that she is a psychodynamic theorist. Given this information, the committee realizes that Dr. Sarter most likely believes that:

a. humans are rational decision makers. b. personality development is smooth and continuous. c. psychologists need to rely on objective rather than subjective methods. d. early childhood experiences are critical in shaping a person's adult personality.