Parents' motherese, or child-directed speech,
a. quits abruptly when the toddler begins to use grammar.
b. gradually includes more complex sentence constructions as the child improves language competencies.
c. is triggered by hormonal changes in the mother's body.
d. is flatter in vocal tone than adult-to-adult speech.
B
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From his early work and analysis with Anna Freud, Erikson developed an interest in:
a. psychoanalytic work with children. b. feminine psychology. c. understanding the biological influences of personality development. d. the unconscious and subconscious thoughts of his patients.
The best predictor of coronary heart disease is
a. the anger-hostility component of Type A personality. b. the time-pressure component of Type A personality. c. a combination of the anger-hostility and time-pressure components. d. none of the above
Which of the following best describes the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa?
a. excessive worry and anxiety, significant difficulty controlling one's worry, and the feeling of being wound up b. inability to maintain body weight at least 85% of normal for height, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image c. episodes of binge eating, a sense of lack of control over eating during the episodes, and inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain d. depressed mood most of the day nearly every day, and feeling sad or empty
Which statement concerning math and culture is TRUE?
A. American children score near the top on international tests assessing math. B. Japanese students spend significantly more time in school and have more homework than do children in the United States. C. American parents tend to set higher academic achievement standards than Asian parents. D. Japanese parents more likely tend to believe that heredity (not hard work) leads to mathematic success.