In Piaget's theory, the process of absorbing new information into existing cognitive structures is called:
a. operations.
b. accommodation.
c. conservation.
d. assimilation.
D
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a. the psychosocial theory of development b. Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of development c. the competence-environmental press theory of development d. Kohlberg's theory of moral development
"Nyah, nyah, nyah, nyah," Diane says to her younger sister Rhonda. "I have reached the formal-operational stage of thinking, so according to Piaget, I can now think ____ and you can't!" As ridiculous as this conversation is, if Diane is 13 and Rhonda is 9, what would the correct answer be?
a. logically b. hypothetically c. tangibly d. postformally
What is the goal of organizational behavior?
A. To maximize organizational profitability B. To understand and predict human behavior in organizations C. To understand how organizations behave D. To better understand the competition of your organization E. To change personalities in organizations
You are looking at a painting of a person whose eyes, eyebrows, and forehead seem to reveal anger, but the person's mouth is turned downward in a sad frown. Regarding this painting, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?
a. The person in the painting is exhibiting a facial blend. b. This is an impossible expression because a real person cannot display more than one emotion on his or her face. c. The facial expression is really one of anger; and you have just misinterpreted the expression. d. The facial expression is really one of sadness, and you have just misinterpreted the expression.