In terms of word learning, what is fast mapping?
a. A process in which the child quickly attaches a new word to its appropriate content
b. A process by which children learn active words faster than passive words
c. The tendency for young children to associate words with particular characteristics of objects
d. The belief that novel terms refer to unfamiliar objects
a
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Why did Masters and Johnson assume that finding research participants for their study would be nearly impossible?
A. They were unsure of exactly what they wanted to study. B. The sexual nature of their study would make people too embarrassed to volunteer. C. There was no way to legally advertise for participants due to censorship laws. D. Their research was conducted with extreme secrecy.
In Erik Erikson's theory of lifespan development, an individual reaches the mature stage when he or she is about ________ years old
a. 55 b. 65 c. 75 d. 85
Low intensity, incomplete responses indicating that energy is beginning to accumulate in an instinctive behavior system is typical of which type of behavior?
a. fixed action patterns b. intention movements c. prepared behaviors d. appetitive behaviors
In the human brain, about how many neurons use serotonin as their primary neurotransmitter?
a. 200,000 b. 1 million c. 200 million d. 1 billion