Measures of working memory are related to a variety of skills in middle childhood, such as reading comprehension and __________.

A. knowledge of grammar
B. mathematical problem solving
C. paying attention in class
D. vocabulary knowledge


Answer: B

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A. Gabby is speaking softly, in a low pitch, in long sentences. B. Gabby is speaking loudly, in a monotone voice. C. Gabby is speaking in a higher voice, using short or simple words. D. Gabby is speaking in a higher voice, using long sentences.

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According to behavioral theory, how do children develop special attachments to their mothers?

a. The mother provides innate contact comfort to the infant. b. The infant is biologically programmed to emit behavior that triggers a protective response from adult females. c. The mother becomes a conditioned reinforcer because she is associated with the reinforcing act of being fed. d. Maternal attachment behavior is the result of reproductive fitness.

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What percent of women wash their hands after using the restroom if they believe no one else is in the restroom?

a. 10% b. 39% c. 54% d. 77%

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One advantage for researching animal personalities is . . .

a. Animals can be studied over their entire life span b. Animals can reveal the extent to which personality is related to molecular genetic information c. Animal research can shed light on evolutionary processes that influenced personality d. All of the above

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