Which of the following is descriptive of Hebb's perspective?
a. His work was anchored in previously established and widely accepted neuropsychological research.
b. He claimed that repeated firing of neurons facilitates ease of transmission among neurons accounting for learning.
c. He believed that phase sequences correspond to simple sensory input.
d. His approach was a challenge to the validity of Arousal Theory.
B
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At any stage of life, heredity, environment, and the person's individual behavior are the three factors that determine one's
a. accommodation level. b. developmental level. c. scaffolding level. d. temperament.
Generally speaking, many theories
A) are remarkably similar to one another. B) do not allow for specific predictions to be made. C) address specific aspects of development. D) can be easily compared until one is proven "right."
Ask the Experts Video 9: Susan Fiske on Ambivalent Sexism TheoryClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 289 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:In the video, Dr. Heinzen states that although laws change, the mental habits of injustice do not disappear. He suspects we can find evidence of this here, that is, the presence of benevolent sexism, by employing the Implicit Attitudes Test (IAT). Based on what you learned about the IAT from earlier in your textbook, describe how it can be used to detect the presence of benevolent sexism.
What will be an ideal response?
A social smile differs from a reflexive smile in that a social smile
A. usually occurs when a child meets unfamiliar adults outside the home environment. B. is first observed beyond the age of 12 months. C. occurs only when the infant is asleep. D. occurs in response to an external stimulus.