According to information-processing theories, cognitive development DOES occur as children go through the process of
What will be an ideal response?
-Becoming increasingly efficient at executing basic mental activities
-Expanding the amount they can process at one time
-Acquiring new strategies
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Ronald has set up a series of challenging physical goals in progression over the spring break. A likely effect of his activities will be
a. a boring spring break. b. posttraumatic growth. c. a positive effect from the stress of stimulation and challenge. d. a positive effect of stress due to psychological preparation for coming stress.
What implication can be drawn from the work of Elizabeth Loftus concerning people's memory for slides depicting a car wreck?
a) We are very accurate in encoding speed. b) Our high confidence in our memories is reflected in the accuracy of our recall. c) Careful questioning can help us recall information we thought we had forgotten. d) Questions that are inconsistent with what we have seen can alter our memories.
Several types of psychotherapeutic interventions have been studied for treating the depression that often accompanies HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Which ones were found to be the most helpful?
a. behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies b. behavioral and interpersonal therapies c. interpersonal therapy and supportive therapy, plus antidepressant medication d. behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, plus antidepressant medication
In the study by Englund, Luckner, and Whaley regarding parental expectations of academic success, what were the general findings?
A. Parental expectations of academic success were related to the level of education obtained by the child. B. Parental expectations of academic success were more strongly related to the child's perceived academic competence than to high school GPA. C. Parental expectations of academic success were not related to level of education obtained by the child. D. Parental expectations of academic success were related to income level as an adult.