Why are most psychological researchers skeptical of the idea of extrasensory perception?
What will be an ideal response?
First, despite many attempts, no one has found evidence for extrasensory perception that is consistently replicable. Second, because the idea conflicts with basic principles of physics, researchers seek a more parsimonious explanation.
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Which attribute is a likely cause of major depressive disorder in adolescent females?
A. genetically linked depression is more prevalent on the X chromosome B. hormonal imbalance in females C. traditional gender roles for girls produce multiple and conflicting demands D. girls' tendency to react to stress by turning it outward, toward aggression
Having frequent superficial interactions with people you do not know well is associated with
a. poorer immune functioning. b. greater subjective well-being. c. poorer survival rates from heart disease. d. greater self-indulgence.
Across cultures, studies across the globe find that girls who are provided with no information about menarche often experience __________.
A. fear and dismay B. disappointment and excitement C. sadness and excitement D. excitement and happiness
Latoya talks to herself frequently, especially when trying to solve a difficult problem. Lev Vygotsky would say that Latoya is
A. using private speech in order to plan, guide, and monitor her own behavior. B. functioning at the upper limit of her zone of proximal development (ZPD). C. using the institutional level of thinking to learn about her environment. D. engaging in egocentric and immature thinking.