Even if age is positively correlated with speed of cognitive processing, we cannot conclude that age "caused" this increase because
a. response speed is not usually affected by age.
b. age normally causes a decrease in cognitive speed.
c. only experimental studies can demonstrate cause and effect relationships.
d. only correlational studies can demonstrate cause and effect relationships.
ANSWER: c
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a. working class b. underclass c. middle class d. working poor
According to Pugh, how is consumption linked to belonging and care? What does this imply for future relationships—not just the relationship between parents and their children?
What will be an ideal response?
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A) an aggregate
B) an oligarchy
C) an aristocracy
D) a coalition