Psychology became a science in 1879 when psychologists began to
a. avoid deductive thinking.
b. understand the relationship between humans and animals.
c. use machines to record the behaviors of organisms.
d. make observations, perform experiments, and seek information.
D
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Dr. Flynn studies children's thought processes. She asks research questions regarding the size of a child's short-term memory and how many programs the child can run simultaneously. Dr. Flynn's research is representative of which type of theoretical orientation?
a. Biological b. Cognitive developmental c. Behavioral d. Information processing
Webster has just been informed that he is suffering from a visual problem that is destroying retinal cells responsible for central vision and that he will soon find reading nearly impossible. This diagnosis indicates that Webster has
a. age-related macular degeneration. b. glaucoma. c. retinitis pigmentosa. d. cataracts.
"Cross-sex toys" are those that
a. induce the child to doubt his or her own gender identity. b. are especially sought by gender-intensified teenagers. c. are stereotypically appropriate for the other gender. d. help the child resolve the Oedipus/Electra complex.
When our responses are differentially controlled by our instincts, they are considered to be under stimulus control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false