You are asked the following tricky question, "A farmer had 19 sheep. All but 9 died. How many sheep did the farmer have left?" To answer this question, you must
a. utilize a mental set.
b. define the problem narrowly.
c. actively challenge your assumptions.
d. look for analogies within the problem.
C
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If we were interested in understanding the association between two variables, we would use:
a. the experimental method. b. naturalistic observation. c. the correlational approach. d. modeling.
When the inherited blood types of mother and fetus differ, the most common cause of difficulties is
A) maternal age. B) Rh factor incompatibility. C) emotional stress. D) prenatal malnutrition.
Describe the major schools of thought and theoretical perspectives in psychology.
Biological psychology, Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis (Psychodynamic), Humanistic psychology ,Cognitive psychology ,Evolutionary psychology ,Sociocultural approach
Which of the following statements about emotional self-regulation in middle childhood is true?
A) Problem-centered coping is internal, private, and aimed at controlling distress. B) By age 10, most children shift adaptively between problem-centered and emotion-centered coping. C) When outcomes are beyond their control, school-age children rely on problem-centered coping and seek social support. D) Young school-age children emphasize concern for others' feelings more often than older children.