The sophistication of a child's language abilities depends upon the child's:
a. parents ability to transmit language skills
b. peers ability to transmit language skills
c. level of cognitive development
d. level of environmental learning
C
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Simon used to be able to drink three beers and feel quite buzzed. Now he finds that he needs at least twice that many beers to feel something. How would we describe Simon’s experience?
A. He is exhibiting drug withdrawal. B. He is exhibiting drug tolerance. C. He is exhibiting drug addiction. D. He is exhibiting drug intolerance. E. He is exhibiting drug adaptation.
Your friend Suki's grandmother has always told her that happier people experience less stress. Since she knows that you are taking a psychology course, she asks you whether or not psychologists would agree with her grandmother. Which of the following would you be most likely to tell her?
a. Yes, Grandma was correct; research has shown that humor can moderate the effects of stress. b. No, Grandma does not know what she is talking about. There is no good evidence to support the claim that a sense of humor allows you to lead a less stressful life. c. Grandma could be correct, but psychologists are uncertain since the research has been inconsistent. d. Grandma is mistaken; humor can help us cope with painful illnesses, but not stress.
Which of the following does the book say is NOT one of the main areas studied by positive psychology?
a. Subjective experience. b. The two-for-one principle. c. Positive individual traits. d. Social institutions that promote happiness.
All of the following are arguments against using IQ tests EXCEPT
A) "minority group members often have more skill at paper-and-pencil exams." B) "minority group members often have less experience with standardized tests." C) "test results often lead to inadequate educational service placements." D) "most individuals who administer tests are white."