Minilessons

question 9

Multiple Choice

Minilessons:

• A) are for students with skill strengths.
• B) are used only with small groups.
• C) are taught once per year.
• D) may be used with small groups or the whole group.

Understand how psychological principles apply to various aspects of daily life and societal issues.

Recognize the importance of the nature-nurture debate and its implications for psychology.

Understand the significance of cognitive processes in psychology.

Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of psychology and its relationship with other sciences.

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Definitions:

Manic Episode

A period of abnormally elevated mood, characterized by increased energy, activity, and often risk-taking behaviors, usually seen in bipolar disorder.

Hypoactive

Displaying lower than normal activity or responsiveness.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior and is involved in many functions, including motivation, arousal, and motor control.