Which of the following is NOT an argument against the idea language developed as an adaptation?
a. Children learn language incredibly quickly.
b. There are no fossil records to support the evolution of language.
c. It is not easy to see how a simple form of language could have an adaptive advantage.
d. The universal features of language might be a result of how our perceptual systems operate.
A
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Considering all that you know about toddler development, what do you think is actually happening? He is actually trying to say, "Go!" He likes to see how irritated he can make his parents. He has no idea of what the word "No" means. He says "No!" a lot because it reflects his budding sense of self.
Which of the following groups of adolescents reported the lowest incidence of suicide attempts?
A. Latino females B. Asian American males C. Native American/Alaska Native females D. African American males
According to behavior therapists, how can psychological disorders be treated most effectively?
A. Patients should consider and discuss their past experiences in explicit detail. B. Neurotransmitter irregularities should be rectified through drugs. C. Clients should learn new patterns to replace the faulty skills they have developed. D. Unconscious conflicts that produce anxiety should be brought to light.
According to research on the modesty norms across cultures, which of the following people is LEAST likely to brag?
A) James, an African-American man B) John, a Caucasian man C) Kelly, a Caucasian woman D) Hong-yi, an Asian woman