The theories of Lev Vygotsky emphasized the role played by _____ in cognitive development.
A) genetic predisposition
B) mental representation
C) social interaction
D) concrete objects
C) social interaction
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Anya, age 4, is asked to draw a picture of a person. She will probably
A) draw a circular shape with lines attached, and add features such as eyes, nose, mouth, and hair. B) make a realistically detailed image with primitive drawing techniques. C) draw a large head with facial features but no body. D) use depth cues, such as overlapping objects, in the background.
Why are rates of cigarette smoking lower among adolescents in the United States and Canada as compared to Europeans?
a. Adolescents in the U.S. and Canada are more intelligent than European adolescents. b. It is not illegal to sell tobacco products to European adolescents. c. The United States and Canadian governments have waged large-scale public health campaigns against smoking. d. Parents in the United States and Canada are less likely to smoke.
Which of the following was identified using a daily experiential sampling method?
A. Affect intensity B. Neuroticism C. Explanatory style D. Type A personality
While anticipating the gender reveal of their fourth child, parents Moutabir and Samara learn they will be having a fourth daughter. Wishing for a son, Moutabir expresses frustration at Samara’s inability to “give me a son.” How might you respond
to Moutabir’s disappointment? a) Remind Samara that her eggs carry the X chromosome. Therefore, she is not responsible for the sex of her children. b) Remind Moutabir that sperm carry the XX chromosome. Therefore, he is not responsible for the sex of his children. c) Remind Moutabir that sperm carry either an X or Y chromosome. Therefore, his sperm determines the sex of his children. d) Remind Samara that her eggs carry both the X and Y chromosomes. Therefore, her eggs determine the sex of her children.