The term "junk science" refers to
A. fields such as astrology and phrenology.
B. a "battle of the experts" between two conflicting scientific expert witnesses.
C. expert witnesses to use questionable methodologies to support preconceived opinions.
D. claims made by corporations based on unscientific research.
C
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Which of the following correctly describes the effects of deinstitutionalization?
a. Deinstitutionalization has been a resounding success, as almost all mental patients have now been reintegrated into the community. b. Deinstitutionalization has been an unequivocal failure, as mental patients have not been helped at all. c. Deinstitutionalization has been predominantly a failure due to its overly aggressive outreach programs. d. Deinstitutionalization has been a mix of success and failure as many people have been helped but far too many have not. e. Deinstitutionalization has been predominantly successful since the vast majority of mental patients are now receiving help in their community.
________ refers to anxiety over fulfilling expectations of lower performance felt by a particular group of people
a. Performance goal orientation b. Stereotype threat c. Stage-environment fit d. Opportunity structures
According to Piaget, cognitive growth can be particularly rapid if children are encouraged to look at the inconsistencies and errors in their own thinking
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In a study by Meltzoff and Borton (1979) infants sucked on a pacifier that had a bumpy surface. After sucking for about 90 seconds, infants were shown two pacifiers: a smooth pacifier and a bumpy pacifier
Based on results from Streri and Spelke's (1988) study of infants' exploration and identification of two connected rings, one would expect infants to look ___. Note: Infants in the Meltzoff and Borton study did not actually display this pattern of results. a. longer at the smooth pacifier b. longer at the bumpy pacifier c. equally long at the smooth and bumpy pacifiers d. at the space in between the smooth and bumpy pacifiers