Which of the following statements is considered an assumption of Piaget's cognitive development theory?
a. All behavior is motivated.
b. Advances in cognitive capacities occur into old age. c. Personality development ends at age 6.
d. The roots of cognition lie in an infant's biological capacities.
d
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In behavior modification, reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior. This is referred to as:
a. the Premack Principle b. an operational definition c. a functional definition d. a unique relationship
"Whenever I am depressed or bored, I tend to eat even when I'm not hungry." This statement best illustrates the role of ____ in hunger.
A. CCK B. genetic factors C. personality and mood factors D. self-handicapping
In the traditional view, men are considered more responsible for _____ than are women.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In the context of neurons, which of the following is a function of the myelin sheath?
A) It facilitates the entry of electrically charged atoms in the fluids that encase the nervous system into the neurons. B) It prevents electrical messages from traveling down an axon. C) It facilitates the creation of neurotransmitters. D) It minimizes leakage of the electric current being carried along an axon.