Which statement best summarizes gender differences in skills and abilities?
A. The sexes are more alike than they are different.
B. The sexes are more different than they are alike.
C. Sex differences have gotten more pronounced during the past 50 years.
D. Sex differences have completely disappeared compared to 100 years ago.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. "Edward Thorndike was the first to use the term operant behaviour. " 2. "B. F. Skinner was diametrically opposed to the consequence-based conceptualization of learning studied by Thorndike. " 3. "John Watson's approach to the study of learning focused on reinforcement and punishment. " 4. "Both reinforcers and punishers increase the future likelihood of behaviour. " 5. "Skinner defined reinforcers and punishers based on whether or not most people would find them enjoyable. "
The most important characteristic of the preoperational stage of development is
A. language development B. exploration C. the ability to mentally modify, organize, or reverse thought processes D. the ability to consider ideas not based on reality
Yolanda has learned how to solve math problems by rote, which means she
A) seldom makes errors on new problems. B) understands why certain strategies are essential for solid mastery of basic math. C) often invents successful strategies to solve new problems. D) cannot apply the procedure to new problems.