A Cognitive Neuroscientist Is Most Likely to ____.​

question 102

Multiple Choice

A cognitive neuroscientist is most likely to ____.​

• A)conduct behavioral tests to determine the abilities and disabilities of people with various kinds of brain damage
• B)​study scans of brain anatomy or activity to analyze and explore people's knowledge, thinking, and problem solving
• C)​relate behaviors to the functions they have served and, therefore, the presumed selective pressures that caused them to evolve
• D)identify educational needs of schoolchildren, devise a plan to meet the needs, and then help teachers implement it

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from the original source to a safer or more acceptable target.

Denial

A defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Childrearing Methods

The practices and strategies used by parents and caregivers to raise and educate children, which can vary widely across different cultures and families.

Emotional Damage

Psychological harm that affects an individual's emotional well-being and functioning.