A person who takes the position called _____________ is at pains to explain the phenomena of one domain, e.g., biology, by using the laws and concepts of another domain, e.g., chemistry.

a. holism
b. reductionism
c. phenomenalism
d. determinism


Answer: b. reductionism

Psychology

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Piaget may have underestimated infants' cognitive competence. For example, more recent research finds that infants develop object permanence, as well as ____, earlier than Piaget hypothesized

a. accommodation b. deferred imitation c. simple reflexes d. trial-and-error problem solving

Psychology

Regarding difference thresholds, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Difference thresholds occur when we can first detect some stimulus. b. Difference thresholds occur when we can first detect the change in the intensity of a stimulus. c. Difference thresholds involve the decrease in sensory response to an unchanging stimulus. d. Difference thresholds involve the mental process of organizing sensations into meaningful patterns.

Psychology

Arguing that people's personal best interests are served by being genuinely concerned for others is an example of personal morality.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

What role might a dispute mediator play during divorce proceedings involving families with children?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology