What similarities and differences did Plumert and colleagues (2004; 2011) find when they compared children and adults crossing the "street" on a bicycle in a virtual environment?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Children were as good as adults at perceiving when the gaps between vehicles were large enough for them to cross the street safely.
2. However, children did not move out into the street as quickly once they perceived it was safe to do so, leading to a higher rate of collisions with cars.
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The rate of adolescent suicide has tripled in the last 30 years.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Describe the role of the basal ganglia in memory function.
What will be an ideal response?
The field of _____ deals with the human problems associated with inherited disorders
a) behavioral genetics b) developmental counseling c) biopsychology d) genetic counseling
Which of the following is socially acceptable in many cultures?
A. male promiscuity B. female infidelity C. male nurturing attitude D. female polyamory