Available evidence suggests that children with which
condition typically have a great deal of difficulty in developing theory of mind, which would allow them to understand jokes, figures of speech, and lying?
a. autistic spectrum disorders
b. specific learning disabilities
c. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
d. genius-level intelligence
ANSWER: a
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Lewis studies the influence of mass media on child development, whereas Dr. Murphy studies the influence of cultural attitudes upon the media. Therefore, Dr. Lewis studies the ________ and Dr. Murphy studies the ________
a. microsystem; mesosystem c. mesosystem; macrosystem b. mesosystem; exosystem d. exosystem; macrosystem
Which area of psychological research is most likely to study behaviors such as courting,
mating, and parenting? a. Cognitive psychology b. Personality psychology c. Comparative psychology d. Clinical psychology e. Developmental psychology
________ is the common name used today for the area that involves the study the physiology of behavior
a. Behavioral neuroscience b. Biopsychology c. Psychobiology d. Physiological psychology e. Biological pseudoscience