After being told the large round object on the desk is a “globe,” Miriam points to a picture of a globe on her mother’s laptop screensaver and says, “Globe.” Miriam’s ability to correctly identify the screensaver image after just learning the
word is referred to as __________.
a) fast-mapping
b) under extension
c) accelerated learning
d) over extension
Answer: a
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Comparing an individual's test score only with members of his/her own racial group is an example of a. tracking
b. within-group norming. c. norm monitoring. d. criterion monitoring.
Situations involving conflict trigger feelings of stress, because:
A. the situation is appraised as challenging B. only people with an external locus of control experience conflict C. one choice or goal must be given up D. they are usually accompanied by many major life changes
Describe the limitations of longitudinal studies
What will be an ideal response?
The study of learning is closely associated with the __________ approach in psychology.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).