Which maternal characteristic is most strongly associated with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
a. Low levels of intelligence (i.e., mental retardation)
b. Consumption of alcohol
c. Higher maternal age
d. Exposure to lead or mercury
c
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Which of the following tends to be true of satisficers? a. They consider many possibilities before making a decision
b. They often regret their decisions and wonder whether another one would have been better. c. They choose fairly quickly but generally feel pleased with their choices. d. They consistently choose the least expensive of the choices available.
Violent pretend play is associated with
a. lower levels of empathy and increased antisocial behavior later on. b. high levels of creativity. c. having an imaginary playmate. d. poor language skills.
Trisha, age 25, is wondering what the best age would be for her to begin a family. If the only consideration is physical (in other words, factors such as emotional readiness are not an issue), her doctor is most likely to respond by saying,
a. "Now would be a perfect time." b. "You better get working on it, because you only have a few good years left." c. "It would have been best to start your family sooner." d. "You would do well to wait until you are in your 30s."
How do behaviorists explain Pavlov's classical conditioning results?
a. The dog has learned that the meat powder is contingent upon presentation of the bell. b. The dog has made a mental representation of the bell and meat powder. c. The dog has learned the association between paired stimuli. d. The dog has come to expect that the meat powder will come in the presence of the bell.