What evidence suggests a cultural influence on children's choices of toys?
a. Children in wealthier countries have a wider variety of choices of toys.
b. Small children tend to prefer different toys than larger children
c. Television advertisements can make a toy popular for boys instead of girls.
d. In many cultures, boys prefer dolls and girls prefer toy trucks.
c
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According to the cognitive theory of stress, the most important determinant of stress is:
a) whether it is positive or negative in nature. b) the individual's health status. c) whether the person avoids or confronts the stressor. d) the individual's interpretation of the stressor.
After suffering a head injury in a car accident, Rachelle no longer understands the meaning of the saying "a rolling stone gathers no moss." It is likely that Rachelle suffered damage to __________
a) the occipital lobe of the brain. b) the right hemisphere of the brain. c) the left hemisphere of the brain. d) Broca's area.
Which of the following children is the most likely to have an adultlike grasp of death?
A) Max, age 6, who lives in Israel B) Minh, age 5, whose religion emphasizes reincarnation C) Ayanna, age 6, whose religion emphasizes an afterlife D) Finn, age 5, who lives in England
Which of the following reflects the findings of Ken Dychtwald in a survey of more than 3,000 baby boomers?
A) Most plan to retire in their 40s or 50s. B) Most are financially prepared for retirement. C) Baby Boomers have more anxiety about retirement than previous generations. D) Most plan to work into retirement, but to combine paid work with other pursuits.