Dr. O'Mahen is conducting research on adolescents' peer relationships. Which of the following approaches is she most likely to use?
A) Biological B) Cognitive C) Psychiatric D) Social
Answer: D
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a. having a supportive and stimulating home environment b. minimizing his/her exposure to environmental allergens c. delaying vaccinations until after the child is two years of age d. making sure that the child spends at least three weeks in an incubator
Which of the following topics would be most relevant for a psychologist who favors the cognitive-functional approach to language?
a. What kind of cues do listeners pick up on when determining whether a speaker is very enthusiastic about an idea, rather than just mildly enthusiastic? b. What kinds of rules do people use when they want to determine the deep structure of an ambiguous sentence? c. What is the function of each of the language areas of the brain, with respect to reading a question and formulating an answer? d. When do listeners take a modular approach to language, and when do they integrate language with other cognitive processes (e.g., memory and problem solving)?
Darwin wrote that “the sight of a feather in a peacock’s tail makes me sick” because . . .
a. Peacock tail feathers are ugly b. He could not understand how tail feathers helped the peacock survive in the wild c. He was allergic to peacocks d. All of the above
Which of the following definitions best describes pragmatism?
a. using language and mental images as a basis for problem-solving on tangible concrete items b. coordinating sensory modalities with motor skills as a basis for an individual's perception of his or her world c. applying rigid logical thought to solve real-life situations that contain complexities and inconsistencies d. adapting logical thought to solve practical real-life situations that contain complexities and inconsistencies