Which of the following is a reason for an individual to test his or her construct against reality?

a. To determine the number of inappropriate constructs that can be applied to a situation
b. To confirm his or her construct
c. To develop a theory based on each construct
d. To address his or her fears using constructs


ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Like scientists, individuals constantly test hypothesis against reality. We base our behavior on our constructs, and we evaluate the effects.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Motor development programs to enhance early development are categorized as "no programming" and "programming." In the "no programming" motor program, it is suggested that

A. infants should be given assistance by the adult in rolling from back to front B. infants should be left on their backs until they are capable of changing position C. infants should not be held except when necessary D. infants should wear hard-soled shoes in early months to assist with walking movements

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Skills that a person can perform with assistance, but which they cannot quite perform on their own lie within the

zone of proximal development. area of demarcation. realm of operational thinking. range of potential performance.

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Which of the following "equations" is the most accurate?

a. gender schema theory + elements of cognition = social learning theory b. gender schema theory + androgyny = transsexualism c. androgyny + social learning theory = elements of cognition d. social learning theory + elements of cognition = gender schema theory.

Psychology