When you enter a darkened room
(e.g., a movie theater), you will find it hard to see at first, but shortly afterward you will be able to see much better. This phenomenon is referred to as:
a) color adaptation.
b) cone adaptation.
c) dark adaptation.
d) light adaptation.
ANS: c
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What is the major contribution of a developmental psychopathology perspective on children's problems?
a. Developmental psychopathology offers greater focus on genetic factors. b. Developmental psychopathology suggests ways that biological processes account for these types of problems. c. Developmental psychopathology provides norms across the lifespan that can be used to determine whether a behavior is abnormal. d. Developmental psychopathology highlights the importance of environmental differences across different socioeconomic groups.
A reliability coefficient of .60 suggests that
a. 64% of the variance on the test is error. b. 40% of the variance on the test is error. c. 78% of the variance on the test is error. d. the test can be used for clinical purposes but not for research.
The Flynn effect states that racial differences in IQ scores are likely due to genetic differences
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Suneal is an eight-year-old boy with autism whose parents have just been informed that their son will be placed in a regular classroom and provided with whatever special support he needs. Suneal's parents should
a. insist on a special education classroom, since research suggests this is best for children with autism b. consider changing schools, because it is obvious that Jake's school knows nothing about the needs of autistic children with autism. c. be relieved that Jake's autism must be very mild, since the school would not place a child with significant autistic deficits in a regular classroom. d. be pleased, since research suggests that regular classroom placement is best for children with autism.