Which of these doesn't involve genetic abnormalities?
a. Cultural-familial retardation
b. Down syndrome
c. Fragile-X syndrome
d. Phenulketonuria
Answer: a.
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What is the term for Piaget's initial major stage of cognitive development, which can be divided further into six substages?
A. concrete operational B. preoperational C. sensorimotor D. formal operational
Researchers who have replicated Piaget's basic observations of the development of object permanence have typically done which of the following?
a. used only-small-scale studies b. used the same procedures as Piaget did c. used greater experimental control than Piaget did d. studied infants with a smaller age-range than Piaget did
Experienced survey researchers would probably tell you that surveys share certain characteristics. What are those characteristics? Explain each and give an example.
What will be an ideal response?
Regarding intellectual development, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. From an evolutionary perspective, a baby's mind is designed to soak up information. b. The ability to imitate aids rapid learning in infancy. c. Learned knowledge and skills are referred to as fluid intelligence, while rapid learning is called crystallized intelligence. d. By age 83, people tend to find it much harder to learn new skills, such as becoming fluent in a second language, and tend to rely much more on what they already know.