Woodworth developed a thought experiment about infants, of exactly the same inherent capacities, being placed in separate environments to evolve as they would. He described how, over time, they would diverge in their behavioral and technological advances. This challenged racial prejudices about intelligence by pointing out that what were thought to be “differences in kind” were actually “differences __________.”
a. in genes
b. due to inheritance
c. in native abilities
d. in degree
Answer: d. in degree
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A) challenging. B) specific. C) an approach goal. D) performance oriented.
Cognitive behavior modification procedures do not work with children
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sechenov insisted that ____ causes all behavior.
a. thought b. external stimulation c. emotion d. spontaneity
William, Ellen, Marie, and Paul are all depressed and see different therapists with different orientations. William sees a behavioral therapist; Ellen, a psychoanalytic therapist; Marie, a cognitive behavior therapist; and Paul, a humanistic therapist. Based on the current evidence on outcomes of psychotherapeutic approaches, who is most likely to improve in therapy?
A. William B. Ellen C. No one, because all therapies are equally ineffective. D. Uncertain, because there are no major and consistent differences in superiority of any approach for treating major depressive disorder.