Which aspect of executive function was challenged when researchers asked children to sort cards first by color and then by shape?
a. Retaining and operating on information in short-term memory
b. Shifting between right and left hands
c. Shifting between mental states, rules, or tasks
d. Inhibition of responses or thoughts
Answer: C
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Which of the following individuals best embodies the most common type of pedophile?
A. Wilhelm, who is sadistic and enjoys causing pain B. Barrett, who is interpersonally unskilled and feels in control when dominating a weaker person C. Chuck, who is bisexual but cannot respond sexually to adult men or women D. Garry, who has low self-esteem and fantasizes about being dominated by others in sexual relationships
Anthony and Martina are the new parents of a new baby named Zoe and are wondering whether Zoe will attach to them. A developmental psychologist explains to them that if Zoe is a typical baby, she will a. attach to both Anthony and Martina
b. attach only to Martina. c. attach only to Anthony. d. not attach to either Anthony or Martina.
Intimacy and passion are to __________ as intimacy, passion and commitment are to __________
a. consummate love ; sexual arousal c. attachment; short-term love b. romantic love; consummate love d. long-term love; romantic love
Which area is a control processor that directs the flow of information and regulates cognitive activities such as attention, action, and problem solving?
A. sensory memory B. sensory regulator C. central executive D. reflex center