The primary purpose of “comparative psychology” is to ______.
a. evaluate the differences between humans and what styles of learning work best for them
b. study animals to find insights into human psychology
c. better understand instructional differentiation
d. connect biological and social learning approaches
Ans: B
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a. one is handled by the sketch pad and one is handled by the phonological loop. b. both are handled by the sketch pad. c. both are handled by the phonological loop. d. the central executive is deactivated during the dual task time period