A child is presented with two identical balls of clay. As the child watches, one ball is rolled into a sausage, while the other remains untouched. The child is asked which has more clay, the sausage shape or the untouched ball of clay
This experiment most likely is testing which of the following concepts?
a. seriation
b. conservation
c. egocentrism
d. classification
b
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What is evaluated by the chi-square test for goodness of fit?
a. The relationship between two variables b. The mean differences between two or more treatments c. The shape or proportions for a population distribution d. None of the other options are evaluated by the chi-square test.
Dr. Applebaum says, "Contrary to popular belief, this substance actually functions to inhibit the central nervous system. At low doses, it appears to cause disinhibition because the inhibitory centers of the brain are those first depressed. At high doses, this drug can cause unconsciousness and even death." What drug is Dr. Applebaum referring to?
a. alcohol c. nicotine b. cocaine d. cannabis
Regarding shyness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Shy persons almost always blame themselves when a social encounter does not go well. b. Shy persons often lack social skills. c. Shy people show a great deal of private self-consciousness. d. Fears of rejection are more frequent or intense for shy persons.
How does the information-processing theory use the computer metaphor to describe human cognition?
What will be an ideal response?