Dr. Moreau is planning a demonstration on infant visual perception for her developmental psychology class. In order to demonstrate the sharpness of an infant's vision at 20 feet, Dr. Moreau should have students look at an object about ____ feet away
a. 200-400
b. 100-150
c. 40-50
d. 15-20
a
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A difference between the dissociation theory and the response set theory of hypnosis is that dissociation theory claims that ____
a. ?hypnotized people lose consciousness, while response set theory claims that they remain conscious b. ?hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, while response set theory claims it is not an altered state c. ?hypnotized people are acting out a social role, while response set theory claims they are dividing their consciousness into two states d. ?hypnosis shuts down one’s sense of morality, while response set theory claims that it leaves one’s sense of morality intact
Which psychologists have identified various defense mechanisms that allow us to reduce anxiety caused by stressful situations or our own shortcomings?
a. psychodynamic b. behavioral c. humanistic d. social learning
Which of the following is not a recommendation for improving the long-lasting impact of early intervention programs?
a. Provide transportation and health services b. Include substantial contact with the families c. Target at-risk children of any age d. Continue services beyond the preschool years
Cindy abuses barbiturates and she continually increases her doses. What is the likely outcome of this practice for Cindy's health?
A. She is not at risk of overdose, because her body continually increases its tolerance to match her intake. B. She is very likely to overdose, because some barbiturate effects show tolerance while others do not. C. She is not at risk of overdose, because barbiturates do not have life-threatening effects, even at high doses. D. She is very likely to overdose, because barbiturates do not produce tolerance.