What is the term for a theory that language acquisition follows the basic laws of reinforcement and conditioning?
a) nativist approach
b) learning theory approach
c) universal grammar
d) infant-directed speech
b
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If you were to discuss hormone-replacement therapy with a well-informed gynecologist, which of the following statements would you be most likely to hear?
a. "In general, health-care professionals do not recommend hormone-replacement therapy.". b. "Health-care professionals are undecided about this topic, because no large-scale study has yet been conducted.". c. "If a woman has a family history of heart problems, she should take hormone-replacement therapy; otherwise, she should not take this risk.". d. "Hormone-replacement therapy helps to prevent breast cancer, but it increases the risk of hip fractures.".
Is the case of Alex, the little Romanian boy, typical of adopted Romanian children in the United States?
A. Yes-nearly all of the Romanian adoptees initially show serious developmental problems. B. No-Alex does not show any serious developmental problems, which is unlike other Romanian adoptees. C. Yes-the Romanian government took steps to make sure the orphans received warm and safe interactions with others. Alex has no serious developmental problems like most Romanian adoptees. D. No-most Romanian adoptees show serious developmental problems, but Alex for unknown reasons does not have problems.
Diana Woodruff-Pak found that people who condition slowly are more likely to develop ___________
a. autism b. anxiety disorders c. dementia d. prejudices
Josh started smoking pot on a regular basis when he was 13 and continued to do so into his late twenties
Now he is 40. Which of the following is most likely according to research? a) After ten years clean, there is no sign he ever used pot. b) He is unable to feel normal pleasures. c) He has episodes of mania and depression. d) He is 40 years old, but his brain has aged more rapidly.