According to Piaget, which of the following is characterized by the highest level of cognitive development?
A. the sensorimotor stage
B. the concrete operational stage
C. the preoperational stage
D. the formal operations stage
Answer: D
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In a documentary on TV, you hear of juvenile delinquents who have a hard time managing their anger. A psychologist has taught these troubled youths to think of how other people feel when they lose their temper so that they can reduce their anger episodes. This application of psychology illustrates which goal?
A. to explain behavior B. to predict behavior C. to control behavior D. to influence behavior
Ethical standards in human research allow researchers to balance interests in acquiring new information with concern about
a. applied science. c. public approval. b. unimpeded progress. d. dignity and human welfare.
What have researchers found using PET scans to study the brains of cocaine addicts who were offered a snort?
a) The brain's reward circuit lit up. b) The inhibitory centers of the brain seem to be inoperative. c) Brain centers responsible for memory shut down completely. d) The brain areas responsible for judgment are functioning at low levels.
Repeated use of a(n) _____________ can have significant adverse consequences such as nausea, elevated blood pressure, and increased heart rate.
a. antipsychotic b. depressant c. stimulant d. hallucinogen