The Text Cites Recent Studies of the Brain That Indicate

question 76

Multiple Choice

The text cites recent studies of the brain that indicate that as adults age, their brain actually becomes _________ and the activity of their brain in the prefrontal cortex regions __________.

• A) smaller; declines
• B) smaller; increases
• C) larger; declines
• D) larger; increases

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Definitions:

Repression

Keeping the unconscious from consciousness by pushing it away.

Moving Against

Gaining control in a competitive world through exploitativeness and aggressiveness.

Moving Toward

Connecting with others as a way of dealing with anxiety.

Moving Away

Trying to find peace by avoiding others and escaping conflict.