Following a Traumatic Experience, the Hippocampus Experiences a Refractory Period

question 71

True/False

 Following a traumatic experience, the hippocampus experiences a refractory period but the amygdala does not.

Understand the impact of stereotype threat and test anxiety on test performance.

Appreciate the factors influencing college admissions and the representation of racial groups.

Identify cognitive biases and their effect on problem-solving and decision-making.

Understand the concepts of mental set and fixation in problem-solving.

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