Scarr and Weinberg (1976) offered evidence for a(n) _____ basis of intelligence. They showed that black and interracial children adopted by white families scored above the IQ and school achievement means for whites
a) ethnic
b) instinctive
c) genetic
d) environmental
d
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At first Alexandro's letters were just scribbles. Then he started lining up marks from left to right. When Alexandro learned to copy some letters, he put them down in random sequence. Finally, Alexandro started spelling out familiar words. This process is called __________.
A. literacy B. letter knowledge C. phonological awareness D. oral language skills
According to the discussion of the "false memory controversy,"
a. we have extensive evidence that people repress painful memories and later recover them. b. in some cases, therapists have suggested that unpleasant events may have occurred during childhood, and people may mistakenly believe that they actually occurred. c. researchers have constructed a checklist to determine whether an individual is telling the truth about an early life event; this checklist has high validity. d. the research shows that people seldom make errors; when they say they experienced an event, it is almost certain that they did so.
What psychological factor common to older adults contributes to malnutrition?
A. bereavement B. employment C. social inclusion D. stress
Following an argument with Sulky, her former best friend, Snobby, age 10, won't speak with Sulky at all. Snobby's behavior exemplifies
a. overt hostility. b. Oedipal morality. c. relational aggression. d. negative reinforcement.