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dalyningkenk

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You can't teach an old dog new tricks was commonly believed, since it was assumed that neurons cannot be generated past a certain age. Recent research, however, suggests that _______________ is less limited than previously thought.
 
  a. neurogenesis
  b. brain grafting
  c. connectionism
  d. collateral sprouting
  e. neural migration

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A scientist who holds a monistic philosophy would be comfortable with which of the following statements?
 
  a. The universe is a mental construction.
  b. The left hemisphere of the brain is the location of the mind.
  c. The mind is not composed of matter.
  d. Everything is made of matter and energy.
  e. The body is physical whereas the mind is spiritual.


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aidanmbrowne

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. neurogenesis

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. Everything is made of matter and energy.


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Wow, this really help

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