Which of the following research topics would a developmental psychologist most likely be interested in?
A. How people respond to a memory task when in a group versus as an individual
B. How infants and young adults perform on a memory task
C. How personality differences influence puzzle solving ability
D. How animals can learn to solve mazes
Answer: B
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a) overlearning b) the method of loci c) massed practice d) consolidation
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
At a recent parent council meeting at your daughter's high school, a group of parents proposed that the school store should sell low-priced condoms to slow down the increasing number of teenage pregnancies in the school
These parents suggested that many students do not use contraceptives because they are too expensive or they don't know how to obtain them. These parents also said that parents can't stop teens from having sex so the teens might as well have contraceptives readily available to them. What can you tell the parent council about programs that are effective in delaying sexual intercourse and increasing the use of contraceptives by teens? What will be an ideal response?