Children's brains appear to be especially primed to acquire language in a way that adult brains are not
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: True
Rationale: Most psychologists agree that there is a sensitive period for language—a time during childhood in which children's brains are primed to develop language skills. Children can absorb language almost effortlessly, but this ability seems to fade away starting around the seventh year.
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Which of the following students provides the best overview of explanations for nonverbal gender comparisons?
a. Alicia: "Because the gender differences are so small and inconsistent, they can be explained in terms of minor differences in the way boys and girls are reinforced for their verbal behavior.". b. Zacchary: "The gender differences can be explained in terms of both the social learning explanation and the power explanation.". c. Sarita: "Recent research demonstrates that the power explanation is much more appropriate than the social learning explanation.". d. Tommy: "The major gender differences can be explained in terms of the fact that men are larger than women, so they take up more space.".
The functioning of ____ appears disturbed in people with autism, which is one avenue that researchers are pursuing to help explain why these individuals seem to operate with little appreciation for what others might be thinking or feeling
a. ?T cells b. ?serotonin reuptake c. ?mirror neurons d. ?dopamine
The "burning house" research with visual neglect patients supports the idea that:
a. information not in consciousness may be processed and influence behavior b. no processing occurs for even very important information if it is in the "neglected" region c. automaticity develops with repeated exposure, even if presented in the "neglected" region d. if important enough, stimuli in the neglected field will reach consciousness
Unsuccessful resolution of the autonomy-versus-shame-and-doubt crisis is likely to result in a child who is _______.
a. compulsive b. callous c. fearful d. all of the above