The advantage of being born with the ability to categorize sounds phonetically is that it

a. prevents children from making phonetic errors in speaking.
b. biologically prepares a child to speak all human languages.
c. ensures that people speak the same language.
d. allows for ease of second language acquisition in later adulthood.


b

Psychology

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In the definition of psychology presented in your text, the term behavior refers to:

a. mental processes b. observable actions or responses c. thinking d. behaviors performed only by human beings

Psychology

Response translation refers to the process by which:

A) cross-cultural researchers convert survey questions from one language to another B) survey participants convert their thoughts or feelings into observable behavior (e.g., helping behavior) C) survey participants convert their thoughts, feelings, or behavior into responses on a categorical or numerical rating scale D) participants convert their temperaments into desires

Psychology

During the embryonic stage, the ectoderm develops into ______________

a. the nervous system c. the respiratory system b. the digestive system d. the reproductive system

Psychology

________ is classified as a ________ and was one of the first psychoactive substances used by humans

a. Nicotine; depressant b. Barbiturate; stimulant c. Morphine; antipsychotic d. Heroin; stimulant e. Alcohol; depressant

Psychology