Baby Wesley cries at the sound of another infant crying. Some researchers believe that this response
A) is a form of simple imitation.
B) is an attempt to take an adult's attention from the other infant.
C) reflects an inborn capacity to react to the suffering of others.
D) is uncommon and probably signifies a cognitive abnormality.
C
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Which of the following students provides the best summary of the situated-cognition approach?
a. Pearlie: "People typically cannot solve a problem unless they picture themselves situated at the goal state." b. Laurie: "Visual imagery is especially helpful because it encourages problem solvers to vividly picture themselves in the situation." c. Vladimir: "Psychologists who study problem solving should emphasize how people can solve everyday problems in the real world, rather than in an artificial setting." d. Samuel: "Psychologists can understand problem solving better if they try playing the role of a research participant who is faced with a representative problem."
In a random sample:
a. every tenth person is asked to take part in the study b. everyone in the target population has an equal likelihood of being selected c. individuals who take part in a survey are all asked different sets of questions d. participants with strong opinions are excluded from the survey
If you explained to a group of test takers why they were being tested and the purpose of the test, you would be ensuring the test takers had the right to
a. self-determination. b. anonymity. c. privacy. d. confidentiality.
Jasmine noticed a few wart-like growths in her genital area but they just went away
She was relieved because she did not have to tell anyone and she could just forget about it. Why is this not a good idea? a) They may come back unless she gets treatment. b) Without antibiotic treatment she could become infertile. c) She is at greater risk of cervical cancer and should be diligent with regular exams. d) She will get cervical cancer eventually and should have a hysterectomy.