Rajeev, a photographer, discovers that he remembers most of the techniques he learnt during his photography training. However, he cannot remember the computer programming skills that he learnt in college. In the context of cognitive development, the differences in Rajeev's abilities illustrate the principle of _____
A) multidirectionality
B) transitivity
C) interindividual variability
D) plasticity
A
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All of the following are criticisms of Kelly's theory except that:
a. it omits motivation and emotion. b. it is based on an unrepresentative sample. c. the concept of the unconscious lacks empirical support. d. the rational image of human nature does not coincide with reality.
Define positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement, as well as providing an example for each.
What will be an ideal response?
The distinction between functional and presenting somatization is that
a. functional designates major dysfunction, presenting does not. b. functional is not part of another mental disorder and presenting is. c. they acknowledge severity from lesser to greater. d. one is organic and the other is psychological.
Which factor is least representative of someone with a disease-resistant personality?
a. ?inability to adapt to changing conditions b. ?perception of stressful events as challenging opportunities c. ?strong involvement in personal values and goals d. ?belief in ability to deal with problems