Emma is 7-months-old. She shakes a rattle so it will make a noise she likes. This is an example of:
a. simple reflex. c. secondary circular reaction.
b. primary circular reaction. d. tertiary circular reaction.
C
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In Western societies, the beginning of middle childhood is usually marked by
a. a child's entry into preschool. b. a child's entry into first grade. c. the development of mixed-sex friendship groups. d. a well-defined sense of self-concept.
Mariposa is lying in her crib, and is making elongated single vowel sounds, like "ahhhhhhh" and "oooooooh.". If she has only recently begun to make these sounds, how old would you guess that Mariposa is?
a. two weeks b. two months c. six months d. eight months
In the textbook case of Arthur, who was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder after talking about his secret plans both to save the world's starving children and to break into a foreign embassy, his parents had no power to have him involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital because he was
A. diagnosed incorrectly. B. not considered dangerous to himself or others. C. no longer covered by their health insurance. D. an adult.
Regarding group racial differences in IQ scores, the authors of your textbook would agree with which statement?
A) There are strong genetically based differences between ethnic and racial groups in the area of IQ test performance. B) Although differences between ethnic and racial groups on standardized IQ tests may be demonstrated, the more likely factor in this difference is environmental. C) The issue should not be studied because of its disruptive nature to society. D) The cultural differences between races completely accounts for the differences in IQ scores.