Chomsky argues that an innate ____ allows us to create an endless number of sentences.

A. transformational rule
B. program of mental grammar
C. potential
D. predisposition


Answer: B

Psychology

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The belief that psychological phenomena are likely to vary considerably across cultures and should be viewed only in the context of a specific culture is in accordance with:

A) absolutism. B) evolutionary psychology. C) humanistic psychology. D) relativism.

Psychology

Tyshawn is high in agreeableness and therefore would show strong activation in his __________.

A. amygdala B. frontal lobe C. hippocampus D. brain stem

Psychology

The primary auditory cortex is located within the __________ cortical lobe.

A. occipital B. frontal C. temporal D. parietal

Psychology

What is Freud's term for the unconscious efforts by the ego to deny or distort reality for the purpose of protecting itself when conflict becomes too intense?

A. false cognitions B. coping techniques C. disordered thinking D. psychological defense mechanisms

Psychology