Pediatricians are now screening 12-month-old children to see if they have developed object

permanence. If they have not developed object permanence by this age, it could be an indicator
of which developmental disability?

a. Autism
b. Mental retardation
c. Cerebral palsy
d. Spina bifida


b. Mental retardation

Psychology

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German parents tend to encourage _____ in their children while Japanese parents encourage _____

a. dependence; independence b. independence; dependence c. violence; passivity d. passivity; violence

Psychology

What research topic would lend itself best to naturalistic observation?

a. ?comparing smokers and nonsmokers on judgments of self-esteem b. ?describing play among children in a kindergarten class c. ?determining gender attitudes for all Chicagoans d. ?understanding the life of someone with a rare brain disorder

Psychology

In response to stress, the adrenal glands produce two hormones that act on the muscle, heart, and lungs to prepare the body for “fight or flight.” These two hormones are ______.

a. melatonin and thyroxine b. leukotrienes and prostacyclin c. leptin and renin d. epinephrine and norepinephrine

Psychology

Which of these is an example of a method of pseudoscience used to uphold the views of European and European-American superiority?

A. craniometry B. astrology C. numerology D. reflexology

Psychology