According to the scientists who study language and communication, chimpanzees
can communicate
(a) their basic emotional states
(b) effectively with speech, even though they have only rudimentary vocal
cords
(c) effectively with speech
(d) all of the above
(e) none of the above
A
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c. Demonstrate the desired behavior and wait for the person to imitate it. d. Pair a neutral stimulus with presentation of another stimulus that causes the behavior.
Of the following, the statement that best describes the emergence of emotions would be that
a. the full range of emotions is evident at birth. b. all types of emotions emerge during the first year. c. distinct emotions are not reliably observed until the second year, when children's cognitive capabilities are more mature. d. various emotions appear at roughly the same times in all normal infants over the first two years.
Which brain area is involved in female sexual behavior?
A. sexually dimorphic nucleus B. ventromedial hypothalamus C. paraventricular nucleus D. median preoptic nucleus
Shelley and Julie are mothers who both have a three-month-old infant. Shelley tells Julie, "My son is so fussy," to which Julie replies, "That's funny—my son is so easy." It appears that Shelley and Julie are discussing their newborns':
a) personalities. b) moods. c) reflexes. d) temperaments.