If a researcher tries to understand the complex human nervous system using the simple nervous system of a sea slug, this would be considered a(n) __________ .

A. rationalization
B. simplification
C. generalization
D. reduction


Answer: D

Psychology

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A. meta-analysis B. significance test C. replication D. longitudinal study

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While she does not scream when her parents attempt to cuddle with her, Inga does tend to look away and demonstrate some discomfort with this activity. With regard to temperament, Inga is best classified as

a. easy. b. difficult. c. slow-to-warm-up. d. secure.

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Which of the following is true concerning a token economy?

a. desirable behavior can be immediately reinforced b. tokens are not easy to dispense and accumulate c. a token economy is easy to implement in terms of time and effort d. A and C

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Infants' repetition of certain syllables at the age of about 6 or 7 months is called

cooing. holophrasing. gurgling. babbling.

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