The synthesizing function of a theory refers to . . .
a. The ability of a theory to ignore unimportant variables
b. The ability of a theory to explain diverse facts
c. The ability of a theory to explain simple facts in complex ways
d. All of the above
b. The ability of a theory to explain diverse facts
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Emotional intelligence refers to which of the following?
a. Remembering the research results about emotion b. The decisions that people make when they feel intense emotions c. The total range of emotions that a person feels during the course of a day d. The ability to perceive and understand other people's emotions
David is a pharmacist, and has worked as such for nearly 30 years. He hopes that someday his son will take over his drugstore, and so from an early age he has been "grooming" young Daniel to follow in his footsteps. He has taught Daniel about how to dispense medications, has let Daniel watch as he prepares difficult prescriptions, and has encouraged his son to enjoy chemistry and biology in
school. In a very real way, Daniel has been serving as a young apprentice to his father for most of his life. Which theorist would be most attentive to this sociocultural influence on Daniel's life? a. Lev Vygotsky b. Erik Erikson c. Sigmund Freud d. B.F. Skinner
Mia and her doctor need to know as quickly as possible (hopefully within 24 hours) whether the child she has been carrying for only nine weeks possesses any genetic abnormalities. Which technique is Mia's doctor most likely to employ?
a. Chorionic villus sampling b. Ultrasound c. Amniocentesis d. Genetic counseling
Edwin is able to see normally in low-light conditions and demonstrates a normal ability to detect movements in his periphery. However, he has great difficulty recognizing different colors. He sees the world mostly in shades of gray. Which structure is either impaired or not present in Edwin's eyes??
a. ?fovea b. ?cornea c. ?rods d. ?cones