Human sentences may contain abstract ideas embedded in other ideas. That is, human sentences may involve a process called:
a) recursion.
b) semantics.
c) aphasia.
d) pragmatics.
ANS: A
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Emotional and social problem solving interventions such as the Incredible Years classroom curriculum
a. have all but been abandoned due to small benefits and the time taken away from classroom instruction. b. show a short-term benefit for emotional regulation but are ineffective after one year. c. have a positive effect on children’s social interactions 1 to 2 years later. d. tend to create arguments among children, the opposite of the effects intended.
Chad has been described as a Type B personality. He is most likely
a. impatient. c. competitive. b. easygoing. d. time conscious.
Regarding placebos, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. In a drug study, the participants in the experimental group get the placebo and those in the control group get the real drug
b. Doctors sometimes prescribe placebos, especially for complaints that seem to have no physical basis. c. If a placebo has any effect, it must be based on suggestion, rather than chemistry. d. Placebos have been shown to affect pain, anxiety, depression, alertness, tension, sexualarousal, and cravings for alcohol.
Before 6 weeks of age, infant smiles are reflexive and involuntary.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)