Hector believes that words are for talking about people’s feelings and needs. His vocabulary consists of many social formulas and pronouns. Hector uses __________
A) infant-directed speech
B) telegraphic speech
C) a referential style
D) an expressive style
Answer: D
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a. lung cancer c. liver cancer b. pancreatic cancer d. espophageal cancer
Imagine that you conducted a single-sample t test with 15 participants. For a one-tailed test, the tcv at a = 0.05 would be
a. ±1.761. b. ±1.753. c. ±2.179. d. ±2.201.
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a. controls attention so that language can be imitated. b. serves as an imaginary playmate, especially for boys. c. provides positive reinforcement when words are heard. d. biologically prepares the brain to process language.
Gary, who is extremely active and impulsive, is difficult for his parents to control. His parents, in turn, are emotionally negative and tend to use harsh, inconsistent discipline. As a result of this pattern of interaction, Gary is likely to ________
A) be more responsive to his siblings’ caregiving needs B) show less aggression with age C) see hostile intent where it does not exist D) prefer forceful discipline from his parents