When conducting experiments to determine the causal structure of a set of variables, children often conduct too few experiments to draw valid scientific conclusions.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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The primary explanation(s) suggested to explain the behavior of the prison guards and prisoners in the Stanford Prison Simulation was
a. obedience. b. conformity and situational factors. c. group polarization. d. social roles and situational factors.
In Chapter 4, the In-Depth Section described research by Leonor Romero Lauro and her colleagues, which used a method called "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation." These authors concluded that
a. working memory really is a storehouse that has a limit of 5 to 9 items. b. the left parietal lobe and the left frontal lobe are both relevant when you are reading long sentences with complex grammar. c. the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere are equally involved in language comprehension. d. the left hemisphere is relevant for long sentences, whereas the right hemisphere is relevant for complex sentences .
While on vacation in a distant country, you notice a teen wearing a New York Yankees cap. You should probably assume
A) that he plays baseball. B) that he has visited New York City. C) that he speaks English. D) that he likes feeling in touch with the latest trends.
Which of the following statements is supported by research on childhood injuries?
A) U.S. children from advantaged families are at considerably greater risk for injury than children in Western Europe. B) Childhood injury deaths in developing nations are 1.5 times as high as those in developed countries. C) Safety devices, such as car seats and bicycle helmets, are readily available in developing nations, but they are rarely used by parents. D) Contrary to popular belief, girls are more likely to be injured than boys during play.