Do People Really Change?

• Yes, people can change their behaviors and habits over time due to various factors.

• No, people are biologically and psychologically fixed and cannot change.

• Change is only possible through genetic modification.

• People can change only through external interventions like surgery.

Which scientific concept explains the ability of humans to adapt and change over time?

• Evolution

• Photosynthesis

• Gravity

• Magnetism

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What is neuroplasticity?

• The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• The gravitational pull between two objects.

• The magnetic field generated by electric currents.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for mood changes in humans?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Serotonin

• Melatonin

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in human behavior change?

• It regulates emotions and decision-making.

• It controls the digestive system.

• It is responsible for the sense of smell.

• It manages the body's balance and coordination.

How does the environment influence human behavior change?

• Through genetic mutations only.

• By providing stimuli that can alter neural pathways.

• By changing the chemical composition of blood.

• By altering the structure of bones.

Which experiment demonstrated the impact of social environment on behavior change?

• Pavlov's Dogs

• Milgram's Obedience Study

• The Stanford Prison Experiment

• Newton's Apple Experiment

What is the significance of the 'nature vs. nurture' debate in understanding human change?

• It explores the relative contributions of genetics and environment to individual development.

• It focuses solely on genetic factors in human development.

• It argues that only environmental factors influence human behavior.

• It dismisses the role of genetics in human change.

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Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and motivation, influencing behavior change?

• Dopamine

• Cortisol

• Oxytocin

• GABA

What is the placebo effect and how does it relate to change?

• A beneficial effect due to the patient's belief in treatment, illustrating mind-body interaction.

• A harmful effect caused by a fake treatment.

• An effect that only occurs in animals.

• A phenomenon unrelated to human psychology.