Observing violent role models can influence some children to behave aggressively themselves. Which of the following psychological perspectives is this an example of?
a. behaviorist perspective
b. learning perspective
c. social-cognitive perspective
d. biological perspective
Answer: c
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In the context of studies of patients with schizophrenia, which of the following is an accurate statement of the expressed emotion construct?
a) It conveys the same inherent meaning across different cultures. b) It suggests that family and social interactions have no influence over the course of schizophrenia. c) It refers to family communication characterized by hostility, criticism, and emotional overinvolvement. d) It decreases the risk of relapse significantly for patients with schizophrenia.
As infants develop, ____________________ action replaces ____________________ responses to stimulation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Spitz' classic study of infants in an orphanage showed that institutionalized children who receive little or no social stimulation:
a. appeared depressed and lethargic. b. showed great interest in adults when given more stimulation. c. were profoundly retarded. d. all of these
Bob is an expert problem solver. What is one technique that he is likely to use to make his problem solving more effective?
a) He is likely to use algorithms exclusively and avoid heuristics. b) He is likely to use heuristics exclusively and avoid algorithms. c) He is likely to break the problem down into subgoals that make solving the problem more manageable. d) He is likely to look at the big picture of the problem rather than focusing on subgoals of the problem.