According to an information-processing theorist, which of the following is an explanation for cognitive development?
a. As children develop, their strategy use becomes slower and less accurate.
b. As children develop, speed of processing slows down.
c. As children grow, more cognitive activities become automatic.
d. As children grow, the capacity of working memory decreases.
c
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Which statement about gender comparisons in sexual responses is correct?
a. Women and men are fairly similar in many aspects of the sexual response cycle. b. Women have much more subtle psychological reactions to orgasms than men do. c. Large gender differences are found in reactions to sexual excitation. d. Small gender differences are found in rates of masturbation.
Regarding defense mechanisms, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. People who overuse defense mechanisms become less adaptable. b. Defense mechanisms can provide time for a person to learn to cope in a more effective, problem-focused manner. c. Defense mechanisms keep us from being overwhelmed by immediate threats. d. Defense mechanisms prevent us from creating large blind spots in awareness.
Which of the following is NOT included (under the "Discussion" category) in the checklist of concerns for empirical research papers?
A) A discussion of the limitations of the research B) A discussion of the practical implications of the research C) A discussion of the theoretical implications of the research D) A discussion of the external validity of the research
Hue, saturation, and brightness are three separate aspects of our experience of ______
a. sensation c. color b. acuity d. night vision