When children understand that the amount of water in a tall, thin glass may be equal to the amount of water in a short, wide glass, they are demonstrating
A) representational thought. B) conservation.
C) intuitive thought. D) trial-and-error learning.
B
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Sam and Charles are discussing the definition of reliability. Which of the following statements accurately illustrates reliability?
A. An IQ test is effective in predicting the academic performance of both males and females. B. Scores on an IQ test are not affected by mood. C. Scores on two different intelligence tests are highly correlated. D. When an IQ test is administered to the same person repeatedly, the results do not differ.
The context of justification refers to that aspect of the scientific process whereby . . .
a. A scientist applies for a research grant b. A scientist derives a novel hypothesis from a theory c. A scientist produces a new theory to account for existing data d. None of the above
Baby Alfie is irritable, loud, and negative most of the time. He doesn't like it when new people pick him up, and he has irregular sleeping, eating, and waking schedules. What temperament does Alfie exhibit?
A. active B. slow-to-warm-up C. difficult D. easy
In the context of love, what is characterized by a lot of passion but no intimacy or commitment?
A. Attachment B. Passionate love C. Companionate love D. Lust