Four-year-old Dorrit “reads” familiar signs, but does not yet understand the symbolic function of the elements of print. Dorrit’s parents expose her to books, calendars, magazines, lists, and signs. Dorrit’s active efforts to understand written
language through her informal experiences are called ________.
A) emergent literacy
B) phonological speech
C) private speech
D) interactive reading
Answer: A
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In ________, people are awake and aware of their thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following terms best describes an internal state that arouses and directs behavior toward specific objects or goals?
A. Desire B. Motive C. Need D. Press
A researcher prefers the laboratory observation method over the naturalistic observation method for a study. Which of the following is most likely the reason for this preference?
A. Laboratory observation eliminates the risk of observer bias, whereas naturalistic observation involves the risk of observer bias. B. Unlike laboratory observation, naturalistic observation subjects people to complex settings that may distort behavior. C. Unlike laboratory observation, naturalistic observation involves attempts to manipulate participants' behavior. D. Laboratory observation provides greater control than naturalistic observation does because all participants are observed under same conditions.