Loss of contact with reality, including hallucinations and/or delusions, is a distinguishing characteristic of psychosis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

Psychology

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All but which of the following have been put forth as criticisms of Piaget's theory?

a. He observed far too many children to be able to draw any reasonable conclusions. b. He underestimated abilities of younger children. c. Development is variable from child to child and does not always progress identically. d. He did not take cultural differences into account. e. He failed to account for changes in cognitive development that occur across different stages.

Psychology

The fact that body tissue is repaired while we sleep is evidence for the __________ theory of sleep

a. Memory b. Body restoration c. Growth d. Protection and preservation

Psychology

The effects of genetics are not always immediate or fully apparent

a. True b. False

Psychology

If you must study two or more subjects in the same study session, one reason to study dissimilar subjects such as literature and mathematics is that ________

a. there will be less decay b. there will be less likelihood of retrograde amnesia c. there will be more time for elaborative rehearsal d. you will decrease interference

Psychology