Catherine did very well on her math test. Which of the following statements should her mother tell her to increase the chances that Catherine will not give up on math if it later becomes more difficult for her?
a. "You really worked hard for this test, and your hard work paid off!"
b. "You are such a smart kid, you excel in everything you do!"
c. "You are so good in math, you obviously have a gift for this!"
d. "I'm so glad to see you are doing better than all your classmates!"
Answer: A
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A) the depletion of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex. B) the buildup of proteins inside and outside of neurons that disrupt normal functioning. C) the creation of inappropriate synaptic connections between neurons. D) the inactivation of glutamate receptors.
A major limitation of naturalistic observation is that
A) the findings cannot be generalized beyond the participants and settings in which the research was originally conducted. B) researchers cannot control the conditions under which participants are observed. C) the research may not yield observations typical of participants' behavior in everyday life. D) participants may not accurately report their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.