According to Piaget, a schema is a:
A) plan of action that an individual develops.
B) behavior carried out after reasoning has taken place.
C) mental structure an individual uses to deal with the environment.
D) balance between assimilation and accommodation.
Answer: C
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According to Melissa Hines and her colleagues (2015), which of the following is true of human female embryos and fetuses who have been exposed prenatally to higher-than-typical concentrations of male sex hormones?
A) They show a decreased likelihood of developing a lesbian sexual orientation. B) They are more likely to demonstrate possible changes in gender identity. C) They have heightened tendencies to display submissive behavior. D) They show decreased male-stereotyped play during childhood.
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A. were just as accurate as in an individual assessment. B. were often too low C. were often too high D. were significantly more accurate .
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