A child looks at rain and thunder and says that they are caused by adults. In the sensorimotor stage, this is termed artificialism.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Answer: False

Psychology

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the preferences that people show for physically attractive people?

a. Adults, children, and even babies seem to show such preferences across a variety of circumstances. b. People show such preferences across a variety of circumstances, but these preferences do not appear to emerge until late childhood. c. Both adults and children show such preferences when selecting friends, but adults are more even-handed (and do not show preferences for attractive people) when it comes to work-related activities. d. Both adults and children show such preferences across a variety of circumstances, but only if they are moderately attractive or highly attractive themselves.

Psychology

Which of the following is true about the change in relationships after retirement?

a) Relationships become smoother as there are fewer work-related stresses. b) Retired husbands typically desire more alone time. c) Women become more assertive and autonomous. d) Women typically desire greater companionship.

Psychology

Dr. Layton investigates the role of free radicals in aging. She hopes to find effective chemicals that will combat free radicals and slow the progression of age-related processes. For what class of chemicals is Dr. Layton searching?

A. antibiotics B. antigens C. antibodies D. antioxidants

Psychology

The earliest theory to explain human motivation was ____

a. ?drive theory b. ?arousal theory c. ?incentive theory d. ?instinct theory

Psychology