A theory that predicts children will develop abstract reasoning by age 12 is more ________ than a theory that predicts the development of abstract reasoning by ages 12 to 20.

A. general
B. precise
C. hypothetical
D. parsimonious


B. precise

Psychology

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In addition to intelligence, the definition of an intellectual disability now includes the notion of:

A. temperament B. creative abilities C. literacy D. adaptive skills

Psychology

Which of the following statements is true regarding co-sleeping?

While co-sleeping is beneficial for parents, it has been shown that infants tend to be sleep-deprived when co-sleeping. Co-sleeping may be beneficial to infants, but parents tend to be sleep-deprived when co-sleeping. Most research demonstrates that parents and infants benefit from co-sleeping. Co-sleeping tends to be detrimental to both parents and infants.

Psychology

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) __________

A) is usually a lifelong disorder B) does not respond to drug treatment C) is most effectively treated by medication alone D) has little to no impact on the affected child’s family

Psychology

A consistently observed relationship between two or more classes of empirical events defines a:?

a. ?scientific theory b. ?scientific law c. ?scientific problem d. ?rational deduction

Psychology