The rules for using language effectively within a social context are called

a. phonology. c. syntax.
b. semantics. d. pragmatics.


D

Psychology

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In "programming" motor development programs, it is suggested that

A. parents take an active role in moving the baby or the baby's limbs during an activity B. infants should be left on their backs until they are capable of changing position C. hard-soled shoes should be discouraged D. toys should be placed near the child to stimulate activity but not handed to the child

Psychology

Scarr and McCartney's theory that a person's genotype influences the environments that he or she encounters and the type of experiences that he or she has is called the

a. evolutionary theory. c. environment influences genotype theory. b. genotype influences environment theory. d. theory of cognition and environment.

Psychology

Eysenck calls the application of learning principles to the treatment of disordered behavior:

a. instinct therapy b. cognitive therapy c. stimulus therapy d. behavior therapy

Psychology

Which of the following findings is most likely to be statistically significant?

a) correlation = .30; sample size = 350 b) correlation = .30; sample size = 200 c) correlation = -.25; sample size = 200 d) Can't tell from the available information

Psychology