When ants are excavating dirt, they work much faster when there are other ants present than when they are excavating on their own. The improvement in performance that occurs in the presence of other ants is consistent with the concept of:
a. social interference
b. social facilitation
c. a self-serving bias
d. normative social influence
B
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a. Dr. Tsui says, "I'm excited about my new research project. I'll be studying how creativity helps people solve problems.". b. Dr. Lightman says, "I believe that early learning experiences have shaped my actions as an adult.". c. Dr. Melfi says, "I have a client who has a lot of unresolved unconscious conflicts with his mother. I think we'll be working together a long time.". d. Dr. Fraser says, "Looking back at my life at midlife, I recognize how my goals have given me a sense of meaning.". e. Dr. Reeves says, "I'm delivering my favorite lecture today – the role of heredity in language development.".
Who is most often cited as the founder of developmental psychology?
a. G. Stanley Hall b. Charles Darwin c. Sigmund Freud d. Jean Piaget
After several failed attempts at treating his major depressive episodes over the years, Patrick contemplates undergoing ECT. He discusses this with his doctor, who warns him that ECT can lead to ____, which can last for at least 6 months after the procedure is completed
a. ?insomnia b. ?memory loss c. ?increased anxiety d. ?aggressive behavior
The theory of assortative mating is based on the concept that "opposites attract."
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false