Researchers investigating feature detectors have found individual neurons that are activated by images of faces. These neurons may be adaptive primarily because they allow us to
a. distinguish friends from foes.
b. distinguish people from animals.
c. distinguish animals from plants.
d. distinguish animals from food.
A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A teacher who offers rewards and threatens punishment is appealing to the accuracy motive. 2. Systems of rewards and punishers usually are not effective at controlling human behaviour. 3. People usually struggle for years with learning social norms when they move to another country. 4. Restaurants that offer you a dessert on the house are using the norm of reciprocity to encourage you to return. 5. The norm of reciprocity might explain why some men feel that their dates “owe” them a kiss, particularly if they've paid for dinner.
In cultures where babies are held or carried around much of the day _____
a. prolonged episodes of crying are common. b. prolonged episodes of crying are rare. c. they cry because infants need time alone. d. they cry because they sense that their mothers are frustrated with them.
Boys engage in more ________________ play; girls engage in more ______________ play
a. cooperative; aggressive b. home-related; curiosity c. outdoor; indoor d. small group; large group