Developmental psychologist Jean Piaget conducted rigorous observations of his own children as they grew up, and that is what formed the basis for his stage theory of cognitive development. From a research perspective, Piaget conducted a(n) __________
a. laboratory observation
b. experiment
c. correlational study
d. case study
Answer: D
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A) well-defined B) ill-defined C) logical D) mathematical
What did Watson and Lashley study collaboratively?
a. Migration of terns b. Conditioned fear c. Human intelligence d. Mental illness
Joseph tells his buddies at work a joke that makes fun of women. To his surprise, his friends scolded him. As a result, Joseph decides never again to tell a joke like that at work. Joseph’s experience is an example of what type of consequence?
a. ?positive reinforcement b. ?negative reinforcement c. ?negative punishment d. ?positive punishment
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A. psychological reactance. B. collective narcissism. C. impact bias. D. the fundamental attribution error.