The nature vs. nurture debate strives to determine what factors contribute the most to, or have the most direct impact on, human development. Access to or lack of resources is often one factor under
consideration. Which side of the debate believes lack of access to resources contributes to behavioral
outcomes?
O nature
O nurture and nature to some extent
resources themselves are contributing factors

Carissa, age 14, having trouble keeping up with all her assignments and when they are due. in addition to that, she struggles to balance school work, chores at home, social life, and playing volleyball. question 1 options: underdeveloped frontal lobe underdeveloped amygdala underdeveloped cerebellum underdeveloped corpus callosum question 2 (5 points) teens are not as adept at interpreting facial expressions and emotions as adults. what is the reason for this? question 2 options: teens use the frontal lobe more than adults which interferes with the use of the other areas of the brain like the amygdala. teens use the amygdala and adults use the frontal lobe to differentiate between similar facial expressions and emotions. adults have a thicker corpus callosum than teens which allows them to use both sides of their brain more efficiently. the lymbic regions of the brain are used more in adulthood than adolescence. question 3 (5 points) the human brain's development is like pruning a tree. as one grows older the unused connections in the brain are removed to make room for new growth. question 3 options: true false question 4 (5 points) michael, age 16, driving his car fast down a curvy road without his headlights on. question 4 options: underdeveloped amygdala underdeveloped cerebellum underdeveloped frontal lobe underdeveloped corpus callosum

Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past 5 years. she is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a bmi of 30.8. her waist circumference is 37 inches. she acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. she also notes how recent stresses in her life have affected her sleep and seem to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. sally's father recently died from complications of type 2 diabetes, and her mother and sisters are overweight. sally says she is very motivated to "not get diabetes" and is disturbed that her recent physical exam revealed mildly elevated blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. 1. sally stated that recent stresses in her life are affecting her sleep and seemed to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. which of the following statements would be best to explain why her lack of sleep has increased her appetite? a. lack of sleep decreases ghrelin levels. b. levels of neuropeptide y, a brain chemical that causes carbohydrate cravings, are high and may contribute to her sleep problems. c. the satiety hormone leptin increases with lack of sleep. d. lack of sleep increases uncoupling protein. e. lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin which stimulates appetite and decreases levels of leptin which decreases appetite.

Which food can a vegan eat? a. lasagna with cheese b. vegetable risotto c. poached eggs on toast d. chocolate milkshake e. stir-fried chicken