Which of the following statements is supported by research on colic?
A) Colic is usually a sign of central nervous system damage.
B) Infants with colic tend to have persistent low-pitched cries.
C) Colic usually subsides between 3 and 6 weeks.
D) Newborns who react especially strongly to unpleasant stimuli are at risk for colic.
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is most likely to be emphasized by the psychoanalytic perspective as a cause of mood disorders?
a. ?lack of positive reinforcement from parents b. ?feelings of abandonment or rejection in childhood c. ?a ruminative coping style that was modeled by parents d. ?an accumulation of stress from interpersonal and social events
While waiting at the end of a long line, Roger notices that he can't determine the hair color or facial features of the people at the front of the line, but he can do so with people near him. Roger would perceive people at the front of the line to be farther away due to what depth perception cue?
A. Interposition B. Texture gradient C. Eye convergence D. Retinal disparity
Each time the thought of stickiness occurred to Charles, his anxiety level went up. He showered repeatedly, and as a result, the anxiety decreased. A behavioral psychologist analyzing this sequence of behaviors would describe it as an example of
a) extinction. b) punishment. c) positive reinforcement. d) negative reinforcement.