Psychologists stopped relying on the method of analytic introspection as their primary research tool because:
a. they wanted to study mental processes rather than observable behavior.
b. results were inconsistent across labs.
c. laboratory research was replaced by field research.
d. the technique did not provide useful information for therapists.
b
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Thalidomide was a popular drug in the 1960s given to
a. treat insomnia and nausea. b. delay childbirth with premature labor. c. enhance the delivery of nutrients to the fetus. d. promote protein retention by the mother during pregnancy.
Which of the following statements regarding language development is most strongly supported by the evidence?
a. Although genes are important in many aspects of behavior, scientists do not believe they play a role in language. b. Many areas of the brain appear to be responsible for producing language. c. Chomsky showed that the language acquisition device depends on formal training in the rules of grammar. d. Evidence shows that language is a function of cultural processes, not underlying biological mechanisms. e. Scientists recently discovered a language center in the brain that is largely responsible for the use of language.
The ability to reflect consciously and deliberately on one’s own cognitive processes is known as
a. hypothetico-deductive reasoning. b. metacognitive understanding. c. formal operational thinking. d. reasoning about true premises.
How does group work facilitate learning?
A. Students must listen to everyone in their group. B. Grades are determined by group cooperation. C. Multiple perspectives must be considered. D. Group work fosters friendships.