People tend to stereotype because they are lazy thinkers and adopt mental shortcuts wherever possible. What is the other name for this term?

A. adaptive categorization
B. minimal group paradigm
C. cognitive misers
D. kernel of truth theory


Answer: C

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A. stillbirth B. infant mortality C. compromised mortality D. sudden infant death syndrome

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Bob is a normally developing 18-month-old. According to Piaget, Bob is most likely in the ____ period of cognitive development

a. formal operational b. sensorimotor c. concrete operational d. preoperational

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which question or statement is more likely to elicit accurate, detailed information from a child witness?

A) “Your sister answered ‘yes’ to this question, and I want to see if you agree with her.” B) “He touched you there, didn’t he?” C) “Is this the bad man who came into your room?” D) “Tell me what happened.”

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