Ordinarily, when the mean wealth of a country increases, so does average satisfaction with life. Which country has been an exception to that rule in recent decades?
a. Mexico
b. China
c. Japan
d. United States
d
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Believers in the information-processing model of memory are likely to agree that __________.
A. the brain has nothing in common with a computer B. studying computers can give you useful insights into human information processing C. auditory information is retained in the sensory register for up to 2 seconds D. information flows from one memory system to the next
Many people perceive carjacking as more serious threats to their lives than failing to use seatbelts because carjackings are so much more memorable. This best illustrates the importance of
A) belief perseverance. B) the representativeness heuristic. C) confirmation bias. D) the availability heuristic. E) functional fixedness.
In the context of the assessment of newborns, which of the following is true of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale?
A. It takes about 60 minutes, and scores are based on a baby's average performance. B. It is used to identify strengths and vulnerabilities in the neurological functioning of newborns. C. It tests the blood collected via a heelstick from the newborn babies at the hospital. D. It is rarely useful in research applications as it does not predict the future development of a baby.
An infant is being weaned to drink out of a cup. She continues to suck the cup as if sucking on her mother's breast. This best illustrates:
A. accommodation B. assimilation C. preoperations D. conservation