Which theory best explains perceptual development?
a. Nativist
b. Empiricist
c. Interaction between inborn and experiential factors
d. Operant conditioning
c. Interaction between inborn and experiential factors
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Spencer developed synthetic philosophy, which was an attempt to ____.?
a. ?bring together the works of Darwin and Wundt to form a new school of psychology b. ?ban the use of animal experimentation in psychology c. ?use evolutionary theory as a way to understand any process that undergoes change and development d. ?argue that consciousness had no use since it did not aid survival. therefore, psychology should give up the study of consciousness e. ?introduce the idea that evolution should be guided by governmental programs to "synthetically" direct evolution in a particular direction
Odors trigger firing of receptor neurons in the olfactory membrane high in each nostril
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Based on existing research, which of the following is TRUE of adult children of divorce?
a. They are at less risk of divorce than those whose parents did not divorce. b. They are less reluctant to enter marriage than those whose parents did not divorce because they feel they have learned from their parents' mistakes. c. The majority (90%) reported no change in their relationship with one or both parents. d. They are as affected emotionally by parental divorce as young children.
Your good friend tells you that she is going to breast-feed for as long as she can, no matter how hard it is when she returns to work because "she knows that breast-fed babies are smarter."
She says that she would feel guilty if she stopped before her baby turned one because she would be "disadvantaging her child." How could you explain the research in such a way that she would feel better about her decision if she chose to stop breast-feeding after a couple of months? What will be an ideal response?