Estimates are that between 1% and 5% of older adults are currently suffering from a diagnosable major depressive episode

Imagine that you have been badly injured in an accident. Compared to the experience of a paper cut, how do your neurons fire in order to send the more intense pain message?

a) The neurons fire more strongly. b) The neurons fire at a higher rate. c) The neurons fire less strongly, but in sequence. d) The neurons fire at a lower rate, but in sequence.

Ms. Harper's classroom environment is based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Ms. Harper's program probably emphasizes

A) joint problem solving with older children or adults. B) reinforcing children with tokens that they may exchange for treats. C) formal mathematics and language drills. D) discovery learning and direct contact with the environment.