The notion that accumulated experience is associated with wisdom was investigated by
Smith and Baltes (1990). In their research, they found that of 240 German respondents
a. only 11 scored in the "wise" category and those meeting the criteria for wisdom
were not necessarily older.
b. nearly 89 percent scored in the "wise" category and those meeting the criteria for
wisdom were indeed older.
c. about half scored in the "wise" category and those meeting the criteria for wisdom
were not necessarily older.
d. about half scored in the "wise" category and those meeting the criteria for wisdom
were indeed older.
a
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a. The government can withhold funding if tests or practices are objectionable. b. Tests measuring educational achievement are given to school districts at no cost by the federal government. c. The government often imposes heavy fines when school systems and others misuse tests. d. Because test development is so expensive, tests are typically only developed when requested by the federal government.
When studying different types of families researchers might consider all EXCEPT which of the following characteristics?
a. hierarchy b. activities, rituals c. type d. history
How does the brain control human behavior?
a. Specific brain regions control specific behaviors. b. Simple behaviors are controlled by specific brain regions; complex behaviors are controlled by the interaction of multiple brain regions. c. It has intricate and overlapping patterns of activity that involve networks made up of many different connected structures. d. Conscious behaviors are controlled by specific brain regions; subconscious behaviors are controlled by the interaction of multiple brain regions.
A relatively permanent change in behavior, or potential behavior, that results from experience is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word