Which statement accurately summarizes the research findings of the impact of listening or watching educational media on the developing infant brain?
a) Infants exposed to music such as Mozart show marked increases in cognitive development.
b) Most studies find educational media products have no effect on infants’ cognitive development.
c) Infants who watch educational DVD’s showed significant increases in social interaction.
d) Most studies find educational DVDs drastically improve infants’ cognitive development.
Answer: b
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Marty watches his older brother act non-aggressively after being provoked. According to social learning theory, Marty is subsequently likely to
a. act less aggressively and experience stronger restraints against aggression. b. refrain from acting aggressively because he believes that he will be punished for aggressing. c. experience catharsis and displace his aggression onto safer, more acceptable targets. d. find more socially acceptable outlets for his impulses, such as rough sports.
Although Hannah knows that praise strengthens desirable behavior in children, she is not sure what specific strategies she should use. Which of the following guidelines should Hannah follow?
a. Reward the outcome, not the effort. b. Show a serious expression when giving praise to underscore the importance of the behavior. c. Combine physical contact with verbal praise. d. Give general praise for all accomplishments to build overall self-esteem. e. Repeat praise regularly.
The physical and psychological consequences to stress are called:
a. distress b. strains c. stressors d. eustress