Someone leaves a phone number on your answering machine. You repeat the number to yourself as you start to dial. Then, the doorbell rings, and you rush to see who is there. When you return to the phone, you have completely forgotten the number. This illustrates how interruption, or displacement, affects ___________ memory
a. eidetic
b. sensory
c. short-term
d. long-term
C
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Several personal characteristics in a child seem to lead to an increased likelihood that the child will be victimized by peers. Which of the following is NOT one of those qualities?
a. Being very submissive. b. Being very withdrawn. c. Being very aggressive. d. Being very popular.
Manuel is taking a computer class at school. He really seems to take a great deal of pride in his skills. He works hard at them and believes that he is good at them. Manuel is most likely in Erikson’s stage of ____.?
a. ?trust vs. mistrust b. ?industry vs. inferiority c. ?initiative vs. guilt d. ?autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Jocelyn is interested in a rare form of phobia. She is particularly interested in the factors associated with the development of this phobia. The research method that would be most useful for her is
A. a case study. B. field research. C. an experiment. D. naturalistic observation.
Mr. Krieg wants his son to learn how to ice skate.Ian is 9 years old and has been afraid to do much beyond put on his skates. Which of the following might help Ian with his self-efficacy concerning ice skating?
a. Mr. Krieg should yell encouragement from the side of the rink. b. Someone should just push Ian out onto the ice. c. Mr. Krieg should find a friend of Ian's who can skate and bring that child along next time. d. Mr. Krieg should show Ian videos of professional hockey players.