The results of newer research involving the assessment of appearance-reality distinctions and
false beliefs would suggests that:
A) Piaget overestimated the abilities of preschoolers.
B) theory of mind shows major development between ages three and five.
C) preschoolers display little metacognitive awareness.
D) theory of mind is difficult to assess in preschoolers.
B
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In the Thom et al. (2000) study of the treatment of dental-phobic patients, if participants in the two experimental groups showed reduced anxiety from pretest to posttest, could the researchers conclude that the treatments were effective in reducing anxiety?
a. Yes. Reduction in anxiety for the experimental groups would prove the effectiveness of the treatment. b. No. There are many possible reasons why patients would show reduced anxiety, so the only way to know if the cause was the treatments would be to use a control group that did not get a treatment. c. Yes, but only if one of the groups had a greater reduction in anxiety than the other. d. No. To conclude that the treatments were effective, they would need to see if the effects last for many years afterwards.
According to Piaget, the best adjustment is characterized by:
a. reliance on assimilation, rather than on accommodation b. reliance on accommodation, rather than on assimilation c. a balance between assimilation and accommodation d. avoiding assimilation and accommodation in favor of association
Which of the following statements is true of the influence of religion on older adults?
A) Religious involvement is usually associated with less depression. B) Older adults who are actively involved in religious activities have less chances of achieving ego transcendence. C) Active religious involvement reduces the opportunities for social networking. D) Older African Americans who are regular churchgoers have the same longevity as those who do not attend church.
Delia is on track to earn her bachelor’s degree in one more semester; that achievement will position her for the next steps in her career. Which aspect of informing Delia’s career goals is this outcome related to?
a) life strategies for occupational success b) short-term specific goals that help make a dream a reality c) long-range general abilities and requirements d) current skills, interests, and experiences