When Sarah’s daddy pressed 3-day-old Sarah’s palm with his finger, she responded by tightly winding her small fist around his finger and grasping it. When he moved his finger higher, she held on tighter. Sarah is using her __________
a) instinct
b) critical period
c) imprinting
d) reflex
Answer: d
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A. first habits B. simple reflexes C. circular reaction D. restructuring
Tony, Silvio, Paulie, and Christopher were all in the convenience store when it was robbed. Who is likely to be the most reliable eyewitness?
a. Tony, who was the only one to notice that the thief was brandishing a gun b. Silvio, who was extremely frightened by the whole incident c. Paulie, who was drunk at the time of the crime d. Christopher, who is the same race as the thief
Calculate and report the observers' interobserver reliability.
Two observers observe a child in the classroom every 30 minutes to record whether he is behaving aggressively. They use two categories for their observations: yes (aggressive) or no (not aggressive). Using the data presented below, answer the following question.
The divorce rate in the United States is one of the lowest in the world
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false