Words in two languages that have similar form and meaning are known as __________. For example, the German words Wein and Bier closely resemble the English words wine and beer, and they have the same meaning.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: Cognates

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Rosalinda wants a new Bratz doll, but she has no money. The thought of stealing the doll crosses Rosalinda’s mind, but she decides not to steal because stealing is wrong. According to Freud, Rosalinda’s decision not to steal is most influenced by the ____

a. ?id b. ?ego c. ?superego d. ?Eros

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Over the past few decades, psychologists have switched the focus of their research from how people learn word lists to

a) how people recall pictures. b) the processes by which memories are formed and used. c) determining why children have better memories than adults. d) the neural connections between early memories and how we later recall information.

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Which is true regarding religious commitment and acceptance in college?

A. Declines in commitment and acceptance are unusual in Christian colleges. B. More than one quarter of college students experience considerable distress because of religious or spiritual problems. C. Patterns in Christian college students over a 4-year period show a steady increase in commitment and acceptance. D. Almost a third of students have sought help at a university counseling center for moderate distress about religious and spiritual issues.

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