Amplify 7C Review

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What is the theory of 'Whole Brainers'?

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Whole Brainers believe that the brain is one interconnected 'whole intelligence' where any part of the brain can give instruction or thought.

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What do Localizers/phrenologists believe about the brain?

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Localizers/phrenologists believe that the brain is divided into sections, each having individual jobs.

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What is the role of the limbic system in adolescent brain development?

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The limbic system generates the rewarding feeling associated with risk-taking and matures earlier than the prefrontal cortex.

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What does the prefrontal cortex do?

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The prefrontal cortex helps inhibit impulsive actions and controls risk-taking behavior.

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What does the term 'rival' imply in the context of scientific debate?

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'Rival' implies that there are opposing viewpoints or theories being discussed.

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What evidence did researchers seek regarding adolescent brain development?

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Researchers sought evidence to support the theory that the brain's reward and emotion systems mature earlier than the prefrontal cortex.

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What does the word 'wonderful' imply about the Localizers' reaction to Dr. Sizer's report?

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'Wonderful' implies that the Localizers were happy because the report supported their belief that specific brain injuries affect specific functions.

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What is the significance of Phineas Gage's accident in brain science?

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Phineas Gage's accident provided insights into the functions of different brain areas and the effects of brain injuries.

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How do Whole Brainers and Localizers differ in their views of brain function?

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Whole Brainers see the brain as a unified whole, while Localizers believe in specific functions assigned to different brain areas.

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What is the main focus of the 2014 analysis conducted by researchers?

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The main focus was to investigate the question of adolescent brain development and the maturation of different brain systems.