Why is it difficult to determine the exact information capacity of short-term memory?
a. The capacity of short-term memory is proportional to brain volume.
b. We can trade accuracy for greater capacity
c. Short-term memory decays in less than a second.
d. Short-term memory can hold a nearly infinite amount of information.
b
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a. relationship b. dominance c. cooperation d. serenity
Which statement about the impact of divorce on child development is true?
a. In response to divorce, most custodial mothers become more sensitive and responsive to their children's needs. b. Children who display negative behaviors as the result of the divorce tend to exhibit such behaviors only in the home and show few negative effects in the school setting. c. Adolescents whose parents divorce are less likely to perceive relationships with their noncustodial fathers as close and caring. d. Adults from divorced families are less likely than those from intact families to divorce.
________ children engage in low rates of interaction with their peers and are often described as shy by peers.
A. Neglected B. Unpopular C. Maladjusted D. Rejected
According to Erikson, if children win praise for the productive activities valued by society,
such as hard work, reading, and math, they will develop a sense of a. initiative. b. autonomy. c. generativity. d. industry.