Habituation means
a. the more exposed we are to a stimulus, the less sensitive we become to it.
b. punishment inhibits aggressive behavior.
c. viewing violence primes aggressive behavior.
d. viewing violence increases arousal.
a
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Relative to other causes of death, unintentional injuries ______ in rank across the adult lifespan.
A. decrease B. decrease, then increase C. increase D. remain constant
Rikki normally breastfeeds her baby Chloe; however, during the workday Rikki's mother watches Chloe, and the baby must be fed with a bottle. Rikki has noticed that Chloe's approach to being bottle fed is somewhat different than when she is being breastfed. What would Piaget say this is an example of?
A. coordination of secondary circular reactions of the sensorimotor stage B. simple reflexes of the sensorimotor stage C. mental representations of the beginning of thought D. first habits and primary circular reactions of the sensorimotor stage
Which of the following statements is considered an assumption of psychosocial theory?
a. At every stage of life, individuals may contribute to their own development. b. The direction of growth follows a genetically guided course that is impervious to cultural influences. c. Development is shaped largely through experiences in the first six years of life. d. The combination of differences among cultures and individual differences make it impossible to speak of patterns of development.
In 1946, the APA published a new journal as the voice of a new, unified psychology. What was this journal?
a. American Psychologist b. Journal of Clinical Psychology c. Journal of Applied Psychology d. Journal of American Psychology