"I falled down and I hurted myself" is typical of a child when they first are learning grammar. This is an example of

overregularization.
egocentrism.
conservation.
scaffolding.


overregularization.

Psychology

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While having a gene for Parkinson's disease guarantees that Parkinson's disease will develop, this is not the only factor that can lead to Parkinson's disease. In other words, the presence of the gene is a __________, but not a __________.

A. risk factor; sufficient cause B. sufficient cause; necessary cause C. necessary cause; risk factor D. contributory cause; sufficient cause

Psychology

In general, in which of the following situations are women more likely to offer help than men?

a. In close relationships b. Toward strangers c. In emergency situations d. In public (when onlookers are present)

Psychology

All but which of the following serve as buffers against stress?

a. self-efficacy b. social support c. hardiness d. optimism e. external locus of control

Psychology

Intrinsic motivation influences us to engage in behaviors that:

A. obtain rewards or incentives important for survival B. are personally rewarding C. satisfy biological needs D. are instinctual fixed action patterns

Psychology