Which of the following is a criticism of the information-processing perspective?
A. It fails to explain age-related changes in thinking.
B. It does not take into consideration maturation of the brain and nervous system.
C. Computer models cannot capture the complexity of the human mind.
D. There is little empirical support for this theory.
Answer: C
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a. require assistance with normal day-to-day activities b. misplace things but find them after searching c. be unaware of memory and cognitive difficulties d. experience drastic shifts in mood
For healthy development, children need a caregiving environment that balances their need for ____ with their need for ____
a. control; responsiveness b. ego-mastery; discipline c. ego-mastery; responsiveness d. control; discipline
Possible selves
a. make people attentive to goal-related information and mindful of the need to practice goal-related skills. b. block goal achievement. c. represent only future expectations. d. are fixed once someone sets a goal.
Many studies have found that social support is especially important as a buffer against depression when people are exposed to stress. Recent research by Kasen, Wickramaratne, Garneroff, & Weissmam (2012) showed that what specific kind of social support is particularly beneficial?
a. psychological support, such as help with problem solving b. emotional support, such as having a "shoulder to cry on" c. religious participation and neighborhood cohesion d. workplace participation and leadership style