On Monday, 20-month-old Raoul watched his older brother Carlos stir his applesauce with a spoon. On Thursday, without Carlos present, Raoul tried to use a spoon to stir his own applesauce. Raoul is using a(n) ________ to imitate Carlos's behavior.
A. reflexive scheme
B. primary circular reaction
C. secondary circular reaction
D. mental representation
Answer: D
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a. psychological b. physical c. spiritual d. social e. all of these
Effective grief counseling should
a. allow for individual differences b. help the survivor deactualize the loss c. suppress expression of strong feelings d. be conducted within a support group e. avoid negative feelings
How did Hull account for spontaneous recovery?
a. Relearning b. The temporary nature of reactive inhibition c. The development of drive d. Weakening of the S-R bond
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A. Her confidence will have no influence on her desire to continue problem-solving. B. She will become even more committed to addressing the problem. C. She may be reluctant to continue engaging in problem-solving around the issue. D. Her decreased confidence will make her more successful at implementing solutions.