LearnSmart QuestionsWhat is the term for the tendency to apply a word to objects that are inappropriate for the word's meaning?

A. Syntactical error
B. Pragmatic error
C. Underextension
D. Overextension


Answer: D

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The inability to form memories for events that happened after brain damage is a characteristic of ____ amnesia

a. retrograde b. anterograde c. proactive d. procedural

Psychology

Heredity shapes areas of the brain that orchestrate sexual behavior with various brain structures and brain chemicals being different in heterosexuals and homosexuals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

______ are more likely than ______ to demonstrate postformal reasoning.

A. Adolescents; adults B. Adults; adolescents C. Westerners; Easterners D. Easterners; Westerners

Psychology