In a series of studies using the violation-of-expectation method, Renée Baillargeon and her collaborators claimed to have found evidence for __________ in the first few months of life
A) assimilation
B) mental representation
C) object permanence
D) equilibrium
Answer: C
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According to the discussion of education in nonindustrialized countries,
a. when mothers are able to read, they typically have healthier children, who are also better educated. b. the literacy rate for women is uniformly low in all these countries. c. the wealthiest countries in the world have donated so much money that any gender difference in literacy should be eliminated by 2015. d. about 55% of the world's illiterate adults are female.
Four students: Alice, Betty, Cindy, and Deb were talking. Alice said "I want to see something for myself before I believe it.". Betty said I know something is causing me to be so upset, even though I don't know for sure exactly what it is.". Cindy said "I love science class because it's just like solving puzzles.". And Deb said " I like to read things in which every word counts. I like my reading
material to be accurate, but as short as possible.". Which of the four students' statements reflects the scientific value of curiosity? a. Alice's c. Cindy's b. Betty's d. Deb's
An unpleasant emotional state that results from a perceived threat is referred to as
A. stress. B. anxiety. C. apathy. D. anticipation.
According to the text, all things being equal, which of the following names would likely be rated as least attractive?
A) Kathy B) Jennifer C) Emily D) Ethel