When an object gets closer to you, the image of that object projected onto your left and right retinas moves farther apart. Conversely, as an object moves farther away, the image on your retinas gets closer together. The ability to determine distance based on this change in retinal projection is called retinal ____
a. occularity
b. disparity
c. parallax
d. kinesthesis
b
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Which psychological perspective suggests that different levels of the environment simultaneously influence individuals?
A. psychodynamic perspective B. humanistic perspective C. contextual perspective D. bioecological approach
In a study by Sameroff et al. (1993), as the number of risk factors in the child's environment __________, IQ scores __________.
A. increased; increased B. increased; decreased C. decreased; remained the same D. decreased; decreased
On the surface, Chuck is a charming, intelligent, good-looking individual. Yet he constantly lies, has no sense of responsibility, is reckless, feels no guilt when his actions harm others, and never learns from his mistakes. If Chuck's behavior is considered abnormal, he would most likely be diagnosed as having a(n):
A. antisocial personality B. narcissistic personality C. dissociative disorder D. schizoid disorder
____________________ attachment is indicated when a child seems dazed, confused, or disoriented
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