Ramon Is a Graduate Student Whose Major Area of Interest

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Multiple Choice

Ramon is a graduate student whose major area of interest is cognitive psychology.You should expect that Ramon is MOST interested in

• A) understanding mental processes such as memory and learning.
• B) the ways in which physical or genetic factors influence and determine behavior.
• C) the internal factors that lead people to act consistently across a variety of situations.
• D) how people relate to each other and influence each other.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.

Conduct Disorder

A pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors typically observed in children and adolescents, including rule-breaking, aggression, and disregard for others.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, used by mental health professionals.

Biological Contributors

Factors related to the biological makeup of an individual, including genetics, that influence behaviors, health, and various conditions.