According to the article Reach for the Sky about peoples' estimations of their own physical ability, an evolutionary interpretation of cognitive immaturity suggests that:
(a) it is a deficit until about age 10, when it becomes an advantage
(b) there is no such thing, kids are cognitively similar to adults when they are born
(c) it can be an adaptation with advantages for small children
(d) it is the major reason why children do not survive through childhood
C
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The results of adoption studies have suggested that:
A. the environment has no effect on intelligence B. lower-class children adopted by higher-class families were more likely to drop out of school C. genetic factors, rather than environmental factors, contribute more to intelligence D. intelligence can be improved by improving environmental factors
When Juan completes his assigned chapter reading in his psychology textbook, he skims back over the chapter, reads over his notes, and checks his memory by quizzing himself on the terms, all of which are part of the review step in the SQ4R method
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement best describes infants' visual acuity?
a. Acuity is innate, and the neonate's vision is as sharp and clear as adults'. b. Acuity is blurry at birth, gradually improving to adult levels by age 12. c. Acuity is blurry at birth, improving to adult levels around six months. d. It is presently impossible to assess acuity in infants.
Erection of the penis is first possible during:
A) adolescence. B) early childhood. C) infancy. D) later childhood.