Of the variables listed below, which of them is the MOST easily manipulated in an
experiment?
a. Intelligence
b. Genetic history
c. Income
d. Behavior
e. Social class
d. Behavior
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Children living in overcrowded, understaffed institutions show significant cognitive impairment, especially if they are not removed and placed in more supportive environments before the age of
a. 1 year. c. 4 years. b. 2 years. d. 6 years.
In what ways does normal aging affect cognitive development in adults? Be sure to include
descriptions of research in your response. What will be an ideal response?
When a child produces a single word, such as bottle, it may mean a variety of things, such as "I want the bottle" or "there's the bottle" or "I like the bottle." This type of usage is referred to as:
a. an adaptation b. holophrastic speech c. an overextension d. telegraphic speech
Chemically speaking, why do people who are methamphetamine addicts sometimes display schizophrenic-like behavior?
A) Amphetamines are chemically similar to the medications used to treat schizophrenia. B) Amphetamines increase dopamine in the brain, leading to a schizophrenic-like response. C) Amphetamines decrease dopamine in the brain, leading to a schizophrenic-like response. D) Amphetamines are used to treat the unpleasant side-effects of schizophrenia.