The minimum intensity needed for a person to detect a stimulus 50 percent of the time is called the __________ threshold.
A. absolute
B. minimum sensory
C. difference
D. just noticeable detection
Answer: A
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a. psychotic parents b. death, serious injury, or sexual violation c. depression, anxiety, or stress d. inconsistent primary care-givers
Dr. Hahn believes that language is etched into the structure of the brain. Dr. Hahn endorses the __________ perspective of language development
A) dynamic systems B) nativist C) behaviorist D) interactionist
Attributions are __________________.
A) innate personality traits B) genetic predispositions to behave a certain way C) explanations that account for one's own behaviors and/or the behaviors of others. D) physical qualities people have such as attractiveness
Which cause of death for children ages one through nine has nearly tripled since 1960?
a) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) b) Child abuse, malnutrition, and neglect c) Homicides d) Automobile accidents, fires, and drowning