Justin is shown a picture and describes how it makes him feel. Then he is asked how the picture would make his mother feel. Justin gives the same response as his own. Justin's lack of differentiation shows he has not yet developed

A) appearance–reality distinction.
B) theory of mind.
C) processing capacity.
D) attention.


B) theory of mind. Five-year-olds, for example, believe that two people looking at the same picture will have the same thoughts about that picture.

Psychology

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In the absence of other etiological factors for alcohol use disorder, being raised by an alcoholic parent

a. still significantly increases the chance of developing the disorder. b. does not appear to be a critical consideration in the development of the disorder. c. increases the risk of alcohol dependence, but decreases the risk of abuse. d. reduces the risk of alcohol related problems but increases the risk of drug related problems.

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What is an example of intersensory redundancy?

a. Noticing the shirt your mother is wearing while listening to a portable CD player b. Observing your mother while listening to her talk c. Brushing your mother's hair while you talk to her d. Listening to several voices at the same time

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Gerald has difficulty falling off to sleep. Harley can fall off to sleep easily but often wakes up early. Dale typically sleeps for 10 hours. All three are tired and not rested upon rising. Who seems to be experiencing insomnia?

a. Gerald b. Harley c. Dale d. All three suffer from insomnia.

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Testosterone levels are __________.

A. lower in males than in females B. higher in males than in females C. only present in males D. not linked to behavior

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