According to Piaget, _____ is the process of fitting new ideas into a preexisting understanding of the world

a) accommodation
b) assimilation
c) acculturation
d) attachment


b

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In the context of the acculturation, adaptation, and mental health of refugees, _____ refers to the phenomenon whereby greater severity of trauma is associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing a psychological disorder

a) dose effect b) cultural reaffirmation effect c) serial position effect d) endowment effect

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Tammy took part in an experiment where she wore a special set of headphones that played different messages to each ear. The researchers asked her to repeat the message in her left ear. The message presented to her left ear was "Following weeks of increasing prices, the picnic had to be canceled.". The message presented to her right ear was "After the rain started to fall, the stock market took a

downturn.". Based on the results of similar studies, it is likely that Tammy will say: a. "Following weeks of increasing prices, the stock market took a downturn.". b. "Following weeks of increasing prices, the picnic had to be canceled.". c. "Following weeks of rain the stock market downturn had to be canceled.". d. "Following weeks of increasing prices, the rain started to fall.".

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A night terror is characterized by

a. cessation of breathing while sleeping b. a piercing scream, waking up in a panic state, and not remembering anything the next morning c. a bad dream d. difficulties staying asleep

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder would most likely occur following

a. a dog bite b. a natural disaster c. a bad grade on an exam d. a case of food poisoning e. the birth of a sibling

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