When describing his ideas on language acquisition, Harlan says, "I believe that humans have a natural biological predisposition toward language and that the environment that the child is raised in also impacts the development of language skills.". Given this description, Harlan appears to hold a(n) _____ perspective concerning the acquisition of language

a. nativist
b. interactionist
c. learning
d. psychodynamic


b

Psychology

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Research suggests that about ____ of people are exceptionally GOOD hypnotic subjects

a. 5% b. 15% c. 25% d. 50%

Psychology

In the United States, there are only two types of treatments for cancer: chemotherapy and radiation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Which of the following is NOT usually used to adjust one's arousal level?

a. going through a fixed routine before each game or event b. using satisficing c. using imagery d. using relaxation techniques

Psychology

Following a response with the termination of a negative reinforcer defines

(a) partial reinforcement (b) punishment (c) negative reinforcement (d) partial reinforcement (e) discrimination training

Psychology