According to Piaget, what is problem solving in which several schemes are combined and
coordinated to reach a single goal?
a. Target-directed behavior
b. Means-end behavior
c. Center-directed behavior
d. Focused behavior
b. Means-end behavior
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Regarding how personality develops through the life span, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Newborn babies differ in temperament, which implies that this aspect of personality is hereditary. b. Most people continue to become more conscientious, agreeable, and emotionally stable as they mature. c. The stereotypes of the "grumpy old man" and "cranky old woman" are largely unfounded (untrue). d. Personality stabilizes around age 15 and continues to "harden" through age 35.
What do researchers believe to be the reason that alcohol lowers inhibitions?
a. Alcohol often produces feelings of elation, which increases doubts. b. When drunk, people may be unable to foresee the consequences of their behavior. c. Drinking may increase thoughts about moral beliefs. d. Society looks down on alcoholics.
Early intervention programs
A) serve economically at-risk children and their parents. B) are most effective during the preschool years. C) in the United States are plentiful enough to meet the needs of poor families. D) rarely improve the lives of poverty-stricken children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Congress agree that women should stay in the hospital no less than __________ hours after giving birth
a) 24 b) 48 c) 72 d) 96