When formal operational thinkers are faced with a problem, such as figuring out what combination of clear liquids will produce a blue liquid, they will
a. haphazardly mix liquids to find the correct combination.
b. become confused and irritated.
c. systematically test hypotheses about different combinations of liquids.
d. concentrate on trying to pour the liquids without spilling them.
c
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Strategies designed to enhance memory through the use of either verbal cues or visual imagery to enrich encoding are termed
a. acronyms. b. mnemonic devices. c. methods of loci. d. serial-position identifiers.
As a proponent of the right to suicide, Deborah most likely believes that ____
a. people lacking the funds to receive good medical care have a right to end their lives b. suicide is a rational act c. anyone who wishes to end his or her life has a right to do so regardless of state of mind d. no one should be talked out of a decision to commit suicide
John is an undergraduate psychology major. He wishes to become a clinical psychologist. In order to reach this goal, John must
A. earn a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. B. earn a master’s degree in clinical psychology. C. earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology. D. complete 300 clinical internship hours while an undergraduate student.
Who was the psychoanalyst who suggested that during the preschool years, children face conflict related to initiative?
a) Sigmund Freud b) Erik Erikson c) Lev Vygotsky d) B.F. Skinner