Gopnik argued that most experts today, regardless of their theoretical orientation, believe that cognitive development consists of
a. changes in a single domain-general mechanism.
b. changes in a series of domain-specific mechanisms.
c. changes applied simultaneously to all domains.
d. changes that occur repeatedly in the same domains.
B
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The progression from experimentation to addiction to a particular substance is influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT:
a. the drug itself. b. various characteristics of the individual. c. age of the individual. d. sexual orientation of the individual.
Imagine that you have volunteered to participate in some psychology research. The researcher tells you to look at several words briefly, and then count backwards for about half a minute before recalling those words. The researcher is probably measuring
a. sensory memory. b. long-term memory. c. short-term memory. d. semantic memory
Devon has been hypnotized. She is least likely to
A. initiate actions independently of the hypnotist's instructions. B. experience posthypnotic amnesia. C. follow requests made of her by the hypnotist. D. ignore everything except the hypnotist's voice and the things the hypnotist points out.
For both boys and girls, persistently high physical or relational aggression
A) predicts later externalizing problems but not internalizing problems. B) predicts involvement in aggressive sports like hockey and rugby. C) is associated with peer admiration and respect. D) predicts later internalizing and externalizing difficulties and social skills deficits.