Which of the following is the best description of Piaget's "symbolic function"?
a) a child is able to understand that symbols on a page (letters or numbers) mean something
b) a child is able to use a mental symbol, a word, or object to stand for or represent something that is not physically present
c) a child is able to use organized, formal, logical mental processes
d) a child is able to use his/her imagination
b
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a. posttraumatic stress disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. agoraphobia d. generalized anxiety disorder
Kim married 2 years ago and just had her first baby. Research indicates that she will be MOST happy in her marriage:
A) working memory B) episodic memory C) retrieval versus recognition D) semantic memory
Controlled observation is sometimes referred to as
a. systematic observation. b. analogue behavioral observation. c. functional analysis. d. behavioral assessment.
The ParaGard IUD causes an increase in ____
a. hormone levels c. copper ions b. sperm motility d. sex drive