In the 1800s, many middle- and upper-class families believed that the purpose of public schools was to
a. help the plight of families who could not afford a private education.
b. increase the productivity of their country's economy.
c. decrease the rate of crime associated with uneducated people.
d. civilize the lower classes.
D
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A. Frustration B. Observational learning C. Mass media violence D. Locus of control
Cognitive neuroscientists are interested in using neuroimaging techniques to differentiate between thoughts that take place both above and below a person's awareness. In other words, cognitive neuroscientists are studying
A. personality. B. consciousness. C. intelligence. D. sensation.
The traits involved in personality disorders usually become evident in ______
a. childhood c. middle adulthood b. adolescence d. late adulthood
According to Erik Erikson, which of the following statements is true of old age?
A. The psychosexual mode of old age is latency. B. The basic strength of old age is intimacy. C. The psychosocial crisis during old age is integrity versus despair. D. The hallmark of old age is loss of productivity.