According to the text, why did Carr develop and propose the adaptive act?
a. To counter the structuralists’ single-minded obsession against mentalism
b. To counter the behaviorists’ single-minded obsession against mentalism
c. To maintain introspection as the foremost research method of psychology
d. To maintain introspection as a significant research method in psychology
B
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a. It is too similar to the SVIB. b. It lacks predictive validity. c. The individuals in the criterion groups were older than the individuals who typically take the test. d. It is based on the assumption that an individual's interest in their late teens or early twenties will be stable.
In the large-scale evaluation of Sesame Street during its first season, what research method was applied?
a. Before-after skills/knowledge testing b. Surveys of teachers c. Surveys of parents d. Children's interviews on their satisfaction with the show
Glucocorticoids are produced in the
hypothalamus. pituitary gland. cortex of the brain. outer layers of the adrenal glands.
Cigarette smoking during pregnancy:
a. has no long-term adverse effects. b. is not toxic to the developing fetus since the placenta protects it from harm. c. is associated with low-birth weight and increased risk of stillbirth and infant mortality. d. is only a problem if the woman smokes; secondhand smoke holds no risk for the developing fetus.