The degree to which a developing structure or behavior is susceptible to experience is called
a) learning.
b) plasticity.
c) life experience.
d) intellectual functioning.
b
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Object permanence is a concept gained in infancy and refers to the infant
a. becoming self-aware and understanding that he or she can have thoughts. b. having the mental ability to change the shape or form of a substance, such as clay or water, and to perceive that its volume remains the same. c. realizing that objects continue to exist even when they are hidden from view. d. having a self-centered viewpoint of the world and being unable to see another person's viewpoint.
How could environmental factors, such as reinforcement and punishment, explain Mark’s career choice? What are some reinforcements that encourage this behavior? How is the focus of this explanation different than that of Jung’s theory in explaining Mark’s career choice?
What will be an ideal response?
Research on handedness demonstrates that
A) handedness is strongest for simple skills requiring little practice or training. B) the orientation of most fetuses—facing toward the right—probably causes right-handedness. C) right-handers are more likely than left-handers to develop outstanding verbal and mathematical talents. D) most left-handers have no developmental problems.
Which of the following is NOT a misconception about genetic influence on behavior?
A) If a disorder has a strong genetic influence, environmental factors are unimportant. B) Many genetic effects on psychological characteristics increase with age. C) Disorders that run in families are genetically based. D) Genetic research strategies are of no use for studying environmental influences.