Compared with Piaget’s theory, neo-Piagetian approaches better account for __________
A) the abrupt mastery of logical concepts in middle childhood
B) the similar timing of the mastery of abstract thinking across cultures
C) the discontinuous restructuring of children’s thinking
D) unevenness in cognitive development
Answer: D
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A) The Id B) The creative self C) The Ego D) The Superego
Selective deprivation of NREM sleep produces complaints of
A. lack of concentration. B. inability to retain information. C. joint and muscle pain. D. depression.
What is the distinction between natural selection and evolution?
A. Evolution occurs only on populations, natural selection occurs only on individuals. B. Only natural selection results in the development of new species. C. Natural selection is a process by which evolution can occur. D. Evolution is just one example of many kinds of natural selection.
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A. She sat next to an extremely conscientious coworker for the past five years. B. The initial personality test provided an incorrect assessment of her personality. C. This difference is to be expected because personality traits are continually changing. D. She sat near very disorganized, unproductive coworkers for the past five years.