According to Vygotsky, children speak to themselves
A) for self-guidance.
B) because they are egocentric.
C) for the pleasure of hearing language.
D) because they are lonely.
A
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A study by Ochman examined the impact of children's books on subsequent behavior. According to this study,
a. the kind of books read by children had minimal impact on their behavior. b. children showed increased self-esteem when a model of their own gender had solved a problem in the book. c. children of both genders showed increased self-esteem when the model in the book was male. d. children of both genders showed increased self-esteem when the model in the book was female.
The best single measure of intelligence that is also the most stable is
a. information processing speed. b. quantitative ability. c. the ability to define words. d. concentration.
Brindel is a contemporary psychologist who has been examining the “nature versus nurture” question. Which of the following would she be most likely to conclude?
a. We are solely a product of our surroundings and environment. b. The mind is a result of interactions between inborn characteristics and everyday experiences. c. We are nothing more than the sum of our genes. d. Psychology should not concern itself with this question, as neither nature nor nurture can be studied in a scientific manner.
Find an example of a Freudian defense mechanism that Hank uses in this description. Explain it.
What will be an ideal response?