The "master gland" is a term that refers to the
a. thalamus.
b. hypothalamus.
c. pituitary gland.
d. adrenal gland.
e. thyroid gland.
c. pituitary gland.
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Paco, age 4, has been given six different toys, and his mother is working with him to learn to count using the toys. According to research conducted by developmental psychologist Rochel Gelman, which behavior would Paco exhibit?
A. show his mother that each toy is assigned the same number as other similar toys B. count the toys when they are not visible to him C. show that even though he gets the "names" of the numbers wrong, he would do so consistently D. count the number of toys flawlessly and with precision
Critical thinking about research in the psychology of women requires
a. trying to make certain that the research has the maximum possible number of confounding variables. b. being confident that the results are consistent with your own personal experiences. c. considering alternative interpretations. d. making sure that the results of the research match the researchers' original hypotheses.
Franco is enjoying a fine lunch in his high chair. He picks up a handful of spaghetti and stuffs it in his mouth. Next, he picks up two handfuls and shoves them in his ears. The next handful goes in his hair, and the one after that is casually thrown on the floor. As his motivation appears to be simply the novelty of each of these acts, Franco's behavior would best be categorized as a
a. secondary circular reaction. b. primary circular reaction. c. tertiary circular reaction. d. beginning of thought.
Explain X-linked inheritance and how it affects both males and females
What will be an ideal response?