________ is a specific time during development when a given event, or its absence, has the greatest impact.
A. A behavioral cusp
B. A nonnormative period
C. The zone of proximal development
D. A critical period
Answer: D
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retention. Which technique is Herman using? a. Savings method b. Mnemonics technique c. Long-term potentiation d. Massed practice e. Free recall technique
Why did Ebbinghaus consider it important to use nonsense syllables in his memory experiments?
a. He did not think that CVCs would be difficult to learn. b. He wanted to reduce the likelihood that linguistic associations could be formed among the stimuli. c. He wanted to minimize savings in learning stimulus lists for the second time. d. He was studying retroactive interference.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that any contested fact that increases the penalty for a crime (except for a prior conviction) must be determined by the judge, not the jury
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ms. Chin always complains about daylight saving time because the phase advance in the spring is hard for her.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)