When researchers conducted follow-up research, children who had greater ability to delay
gratification in preschool were found, in high school,
A) to be rated higher by parents on cognitive and social competence.
B) to have higher SAT scores.
C) to cope better with frustration.
D) all of the above
Answer: D
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Raul's parents make certain they thank Raul every time he clears the dishes from the table without being asked. Sadie's parents try to remember to thank Sadie every time she clears the table without being asked, but about half the time, they forget. Based on principles of operant conditioning, you should predict that
a. both children's table clearing will be equally resistant to extinction. b. Sadie's table clearing will be more resistant to extinction than Raul's. c. Raul's table clearing will be more resistant to extinction than Sadie's. d. Raul will develop stimulus generalization, and Sadie will develop stimulus discrimination.
The limbic system—the forebrain areas surrounding the thalamus—has been regarded as non-critical for emotion
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When adults draw with children and point out resemblances between drawings and objects, ________.
A. they stifle children's self-expression B. preschoolers' pictures become simpler so the adult can recognize items C. preschoolers' pictures become more comprehensible and detailed D. they interfere with the natural progression of childhood drawing
The evidence on fetal cocaine effects is:
a. clearcut proof that cocaine produces harm b. ambiguous because most cocaine users also drink c. ambiguous because drug abusers often have poor appetite and nutrition d. b and c