The degree to which a developing structure or behavior is modifiable due to experience is called __________
a) plasticity
b) recovery
c) pliability
d) practicality
Answer: a
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a. we believe that random-looking outcomes are more likely than orderly-looking outcomes. b. we take sample size into account when we make decisions. c. we take base rates into account when we make decisions. d. we are underconfident when we make decisions in a laboratory setting.
Research regarding the success of treating paraphilic disorders with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that a. treatment is generally not successful
b. treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions. c. the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point. d. treatment is generally effective.
People who talk about suicide are ____
a. ?unlikely to attempt suicide b. ?more likely to try it than the general population c. ?most often men; women do not talk about suicide in advance d. ?more likely to actually kill themselves than are people who attempt suicide but don't talk about it
The unique characteristics that distinguish a person from other members of a larger group are called developmental markers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false