When Bob and Shirley were separated, they each gave their son Billy great Christmas presents, with the result that he developed strong positive feelings for both of them. They then resolved their differences and moved back in together. They now give Billy one present from the two of them. The _________ theory predicts that Billy's positive feelings for each will now be weaker. This is known as
the _________ effect.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Rescorla-Wagner; overexpectation
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b. Cognitive content (thinking) is more negative in anxious patients than in those with depression. c. A core symptom of anxiety is the inability to experience pleasure. d. Anxiety is often preceded by an episode of major depression.
Which of the following is known to cause intellectual disability?
a. Abuse by the mother of alcohol during pregnancy
b. Conditions of deprivation or neglect
c. Postnatal accidents involving the head
d. A genetic disorder such as PKU
e. All of these answers are correct
Within any given country, which of the following sets most of the norms and standards, and holds most of the positions of political, economic, intellectual, and media power?
a. majority culture b. minority culture c. ethnic populace d. subcultural groups
Three-year-old Junko has physically developed in a normal fashion. Which of the following activities should she be expected to accomplish?
A) pedal a tricycle B) balance on 1 foot for several seconds C) hop 8 to 10 times on 1 foot D) walk a short distance on a balance beam alternating feet