Brianne is playing with one of her dolls pretending to be a nurse. Her parents praise her for being so helpful and nurturing. Which theory would say the parents praise might act as a reward, fostering feminine behavior on the part of Brianne?
a. attachment theory
b. schema theory
c. social learning theory
d. humanistic theory
C
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An independent-measures research study uses two samples, each with n = 15 participants. If the data produce a t statistic of t = 2.760, which of the following is the correct decision for a two-tailed hypothesis test?
a. Reject the null hypothesis with ? = .05 but fail to reject with ? = .01 b. Reject the null hypothesis with either ? = .05 or ? = .01 c. Fail to reject the null hypothesis with either ? = .05 or ? = .01 d. Cannot answer without additional information
Which task are split-brain patients likely to perform better than other people?
a. tying their shoes b. unfamiliar tasks c. completing an intelligence test d. using both hands simultaneously to draw separate shapes
The _____ is involved in regulating posture.
A) hypothalamus B) striatum C) pituitary gland D) medulla
Adam, a student, is attending a lecture on the topic of semantics. He is able to concentrate on the lecture and is also able to type a message to his friend on his smartphone without looking at the phone. In the context of the levels of awareness, Adam's state of consciousness best illustrates the concept of
A. altered awareness. B. controlled processes. C. automatic processes. D. executive function.