A major strength of the natural, or quasi-, experiment is that it permits
A) study of relationships between variables.
B) inferences about cause-and-effect relationships.
C) generalization of experimental findings to the real world.
D) study of many real-world conditions that cannot be experimentally manipulated.
D
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Tom displays very odd behavior. He wears a heavy parka and mittens during the summer and lectures from the steps of City Hall about upcoming invasions by men from outer space. Tom MOST likely has a psychological disorder since his behavior meets the criterion of
a. deviance. b. maladaptive behavior. c. personal distress. d. cognitive confusion.
Which of the following statements is considered an implication for human development based on Vygotsky's theory?
a. In all cultures, children will approach problem solving in the same way. b. Social interaction and culture shape an individual's cognitive development. c. It is better to spend time with people who are a little less skilled than you in order to build self-esteem. d. The direction of cognitive growth is largely determined by genetic factors.
Latisha dropped her bags on the floor of her dorm room and introduced herself to her new roommate, Denise. They got along easily, and after talking for some time Denise left to go to the library. Latisha marveled at their very different lives. Whereas Denise's parents are doctors, Latisha's mother works two jobs to pay the bills. Latisha considers herself very lucky to have won a scholarship to college. She worries about leaving her mother alone with her younger siblings-there's so much work to do and the little ones need a lot of supervision if they are to stay out of trouble in the neighborhood. Latisha worries that her little brothers will grow up too quickly and make dangerous decisions like joining one of the many neighborhood gangs. She realizes that she is very fortunate to be able
to leave her poor community but worries that her absence will harm her family. At the same time, Latisha is delighted to have the opportunity to learn new things, to study with bright students and professors, and to prepare for a career as a doctor. As a pre-med major, Latisha has a very busy semester ahead and she hopes that she won't disappoint those who have given her such grand opportunities.Consider Latisha's achievement motivation. Given what you know, what type of mindset and achievement orientation would you expect of Latisha? Why? What will be an ideal response?
The long bundle of neurons that carries messages to and from the body to the brain and is responsible for very fast, lifesaving reflexes is called the __________
a) spinal cord. b) brain. c) reflexes. d) interneurons.