Which of the following is a definition of functional fixedness?
a. An inability to use an object in new ways
b. A tendency to verify and confirm existing beliefs
c. The inability to remember the source of a memory
d. Attitude change that occurs over time
a. An inability to use an object in new ways
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Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding the developmental course of sleep-wake cycle in early childhood?
a. A typical child spends nearly half of their first three years sleeping. b. A child's quality of sleep directly affects their mood, attention and social relationships. c. A child's ability to sleep can have a positive or negative impact on the parent-child relationship. d. A child who doesn't sleep well in the first three years is at risk for disorders such as autism.
According to the chapter Mad About Youabout sex differences in jealousy,
the evolutionary task of a woman is to (a) keep her mate from having a sexual affair (b) keep her mate from becoming emotionally involved with his mother (c) make sure her mate is constantly sexually satisfied (d) maintain her mate's investment and support for her and her children
Which of the following provides an illustration of how the use of norms to change behavior can backfire and produce a "boomerang effect"?
a. Jerry finds out that everyone in his building is conserving water by installing a low-flow shower head, so he decides that he doesn't need to worry about conserving, and he begins taking even longer showers than usual. b. Elaine notices that the new, attractive guy at the office brings a reusable cup instead of bottled water, so she goes out of her way to show off her reusable cup whenever he is in the vicinity in order to win his affection. c. Kramer finds out that he is using more electricity than most people in the neighborhood, so he cuts down on his usage by shutting off his computer, lights, and hot tub every time he leaves his apartment. d. George finds out that all of his neighbors are stealing cable television, so he decides that he will get an illegal cable hookup as well.
During the time when Lars was learning to talk, his parents spoke to him a great deal, and Lars and his parentsoften took turns in their interactions. One of the parents was often in the same room with Lars. When Nick waslearning to talk, his parents were mostly silent, waiting for him to say things. Usually they were in a different roomand shouted commands such as "Play with your stacker." What would you predict the relationship between Larsand Nick's IQ would be at 3 years of age?
A. There would be no difference in IQ. B. Nick would have a higher IQ. C. Lars would have a higher verbal IQ. D. Lars would have a higher verbal IQ, and Nick would have a higher nonverbal IQ.