The system of rules that determine how our thoughts can be expressed is known as

a. grammar. c. fast mapping.
b. syntax. d. pragmatics.


a

Psychology

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Several of your classmates are volunteering at a nursing home for extra credit, and they tell you how much fun they are having helping with the "parties" and the weekly activities for the residents. Although you had planned to do the article assignment for extra credit, you change your mind and decide to volunteer at the nursing home. Your new attitude was formed because of

a. direct contact. b. an interaction with others. c. chance conditioning. d. group membership.

Psychology

Which of the following environmental factors has been found to be associated with reduced intelligence

a. Bilingual education b. Attending preschool c. Consumption of artificial sweetener d. Stressful family circumstances

Psychology

The most prevalent form of dementia is

a. psychogenic dementia. b. dementia praecox. c. Alzheimer's disease. d. Parkinson's disease. e. cerebral infarction.

Psychology

One of the problems with substance abuse and dependence is that people with these difficulties often continue using their drug of choice to avoid withdrawal symptoms, rather than specifically to achieve the high that the drug brings. This consequence of a

person's disorder is called a __________ cause, because it keeps the disorder going once it has started. a. predisposing b. premorbid c. perpetuating d. precipitating

Psychology