Which of the following is the best example of an overextension?
a. using the word "house" to refer only to the family's house
b. hearing the unfamiliar word "shoe" and concluding that it refers to objects that are worn on feet
c. using the word "horsie" to refer to all four-legged creatures
d. saying "I goed" instead of "I went"
c
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An average 10-year-old would have
a. only a chronological age of 10. b. only a mental age of 10. c. both a chronological and mental age of 10. d. neither a chronological nor mental age of 10
Which of the following is not true of survey research?
a. It eliminates the problem of reactivity. b. It is a form of observational research. c. It provides descriptive data about a population based on a random sample. d. It can suggest hypotheses that can be tested under more controlled conditions.
According to Piaget, the constructivism of the child's thinking means that
a. the child builds understanding via active discovery. b. assimilation speeds learning, while accommodation retards learning. c. passive experience builds up knowledge quickly. d. circular reactions are round movement sequences.
How might social contagion be related to driving habits such as speeding, running yellow lights, or rapid lane switching? How could you accurately (and safely) measure whether your hypothesis is supported?
What will be an ideal response?