In the "Johnny and Jimmy" study by McGraw, Johnny (who learned skating earlier than Jimmy) had difficulties skating when he was 3 years of age. McGraw credited this finding to
A. boredom on Johnny's part
B. attitudinal differences; Johnny had become reckless while Jimmy was cautious
C. Johnny's learning to ride the tricycle; the two tasks could not be maintained at the same time
D. inhibition
B
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a. antidepressant; Parkinson's disease b. antidepressant; tardive dyskinesia c. antipsychotic; Parkinson's disease d. antipsychotic; tardive dyskinesia
While at the dog park with his family, John heroically jumped into a fight between two dogs and saved the life of a stranger's pet. Afterwards, John's family praised his heroic action and asked him question after question about what had been going through his mind. According to Freud, John will likely have the most difficulty answering which of the following questions?
A. "Were you scared when you jumped in to help?" B. "Do you feel better now that the danger is over?" C. "What were you thinking when you were in the fight?" D. "Why did you think it was the right thing to do?"
Can observers accurately determine someone's personality based on that person's Facebook page?
What will be an ideal response?
Michael has the disorder that results from the presence of an extra X chromosome and produces underdeveloped genitals, extreme height, and enlarged breasts. He has __________
a) Klinefelter's syndrome b) Down syndrome c) Tay-Sachs disease d) Fragile X syndrome