At the beginning of the __________ stage, an infant centers more on action rather than thought
a) preoperational
b) formal operations
c) sensorimotor
d) concrete
c Explanation: The sensorimotor stage involves learning about the world
through physical actions, not internal thoughts.
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What will be an ideal response?
Individuals who are low in sensation seeking . . .
a. Are more easily aroused by aversive stimuli b. Are more easily upset by aversive stimuli c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
After reviewing the evidence on the consequences of spanking, what is a psychologist likely to conclude is the best summary of the available evidence?
a) Spanked children do not differ from those who were never spanked. b) Effective spanking seems to keep children in line, and they grow up to be model adults. c) Spanking tends to worsen problems among children who have a history of mental illness. d) Children who are spanked are more likely to grow up to exhibit higher levels of delinquency and antisocial behavior.
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a. will walk sooner and be faster runners as teenagers. b. will walk earlier but show no difference in development in the long term. c. will walk at the same time as infants who don't receive this stimulation. d. will rebel and walk later.