In a study examining the diverse ingredients of expert performance, middle-aged adults performed more competently than younger adults in tasks involving __________
A) cognitive inhibition
B) physical dexterity
C) physical strength
D) organizational skills
Answer: D
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a. reversibility. b. reciprocity c. identity. d. metacognition.
Newborns will automatically turn their heads in the direction of a touch to the cheek. This has been referred to as the ____ reflex:
a. oral b. rooting c. sucking d. digestion
Which of the following would NOT be good advice for treating insomnia?
a. Exercise in the evening is helpful in going to sleep only if the exercise is very light. b. Eat a starchy snack, such as pretzels or cookies before going to bed. c. Read a book, watch TV, or play a video game while in bed. d. Use the paradoxical intention by trying to keep your eyes open in the dark and stay awake as long as possible.
Which of the following did Galton believe about individual differences??
a. ?They cannot be the result of evolution nor can they be inherited. b. ?They should be studied only if they involve positive attributes. c. ?If they are important, they should be measured. d. ?Their measurement is detrimental to society and should be avoided at all costs.