You show a child two tall and thin glasses filled with equal amounts of water. You pour the water from one glass into a short, wide glass and tell the child to take the glass with the most water in it. You are observing the child's capacity to
a. reason deductively. c. center on one aspect of the situation.
b. conserve. d. abstract.
B
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Sam is being taught to tense and release different muscle groups to defuse tension. He is undergoing
a. breathing retraining. b. cognitive therapy. c. relaxation training. d. somatic control exercises.
Regarding the profession of psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. To work as a clinical or counseling psychologist, you must have a license issued by astate examining board
b. Psychologists may choose whether or not to abide by the APA professional code. c. Unlicensed persons may continue to practice "therapy" as long as they do not call themselves psychologists. d. Psychologists are expected to use their knowledge to contribute to society with many doing volunteer work in the communities in which they live.
Which of the following statements correctly summarizes the relationship between colorblindness and sex?
a. No type of colorblindness is related to the sex of the individual b. Both red-green colorblindness and blue-yellow colorblindness are sex-linked conditions. c. Red-green colorblindness is a sex-linked condition, but blue-yellow colorblindness is not. d. Blue-yellow colorblindness is a sex-linked condition, but red-green colorblindness is not.
Which of the following is the primary developmental issue in adolescents 12 to 14 years of age?
a. curiosity about how the body works b. increased interest in sexual topics and curiosity about relationships with others, families, reproduction, and various sexual activity patterns c. shorter attention spans d. concern or confusion about the physical changes of puberty