With respect to psychology's goals, apply is to control as observe is to:
A. analyze.
B. predict.
C. explain.
D. describe.
Answer: D. describe.
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Molly has just entered the stage of formal operational thought. Something she can do now that she could not do before is to
a. engage in trial-and-error problem-solving. b. mentally classify objects in her head. c. think symbolically. d. deal effectively with purely hypothetical situations.
Regarding the effects of nature and nurture in intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. Heritability estimates of intelligence range from 50 to 75 percent. b. Home environments emphasizing verbal interaction and reading can influence children's intellectualdevelopment
c. Twin and adoptee studies provide strong evidence for the influence of genetics on intelligence. d. Genetic and environmental factors interact in complex ways in shaping intelligence. e. Heredity influences intelligence in infancy and childhood, but not during adolescence and adulthood.
If you are right-handed, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Your right hand has more strength and dexterity than your left hand. b. You have more area on the left side of your brain devoted to controlling your right hand. c. You have more area on the right side of your brain devoted to controlling your right hand. d. You have a larger corpus callosum than if you were left-handed.
People can improve everyday motivation by increasing their belief that they can successfully carry out an activity or reach a goal, which involves developing
a. self-actualization. b. optimal arousal. c. self-confidence. d. a sense of power.