When minority children are placed in English-only classrooms,
they usually end up losing some proficiency in their native language and are at risk for being less than fully competent in both languages, a problem known as
a. algorithmic bilingualism.
b. the semantic differential.
c. subtractive bilingualism.
d. functional dyslexia.
ANSWER: c
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John has just developed the ability to convert a declarative sentence (e.g., "I like pizza") into both a question (e.g., "Do I like eating pizza?") and an imperative (e.g., "I must eat pizza!"). This would indicate that he now is aware of
a. overregulation. b. functional grammar. c. overextension. d. transformational grammar.
McGuyver is trapped in a room with seemingly no way out. While contemplating his escape, he thinks about how part of the bed in the room could be used to make a helicopter. This practical thought is best classified as a. problem-focused action
b. cognitive analysis. c. avoidant thinking. d. denial.
Early research found that Type A behavior was related to an increased likelihood of developing coronary disease. More recent research has
A. replicated this finding consistently. B. sometimes replicated this finding, but other times has not. C. found no evidence of health differences between Type As and Type Bs. D. found the risk of developing coronary disease in Type As to be even greater than originally estimated.
At birth, the human brain is set up to be
A) attracted to novelty. B) wary of change. C) attracted to familiarity. D) bored by repetition.