Piaget argued that infants are most likely to classify an object according to its ___
a. color
b. size
c. function
d. essence
C
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Many educators believe that positive reinforcement can be more effective than punishment because
a. positive reinforcement make children feel special. b. punishment can diminish the possibility of undesirable behavior. c. punishment does not direct children to what they should be doing. d. punishment is considered to be a form of abuse.
Which of the following was not identified as a potential function of dominance hierarchies?
a. To make social relationships among group members more predictable b. To help stimulate the physical development of the members of the group c. To allow groups to more easily meet their objectives d. To control aggression among group members
Which of the following statements about laboratory studies and field studies is the most accurate?
a. Laboratory studies are always better because of their ability to control extraneous variables. The only time a field study should be used is if it is unethical to use a laboratory setting. b. Some research questions can be explored in both a field study and a laboratory study to enhance confidence in the results that are obtained. c. Laboratory studies and field studies each have certain advantages and disadvantages, which is why each research question can be explored in only one of the two types of settings. d. Field studies are always better than laboratory settings because they give a more accurate assessment of people's behaviors. The only time a laboratory setting should be used is if a research question cannot be explored with a field study.
Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes human language?
A) equilibration B) semanticity C) accommodation D) assimilation