Jean Piaget is noted for his theory of ________ development
a. language
b. perceptual
c. cognitive
d. motor
Answer: c
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Cognitive science is a term that ____.?
a. ?was adopted by the cognitive psychologists to unify seemingly dissimilar fields b. ?was adopted to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of its domains of study c. ?distinguishes cognitive research in the natural sciences from cognitive research in psychology d. ?distinguishes cognitive psychology from such areas as linguistics, anthropology, and philosophy, which also use the term cognitive in their contemporary writings e. ?was adopted by the cognitive psychologists to unify seemingly dissimilar fields and was adopted to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of its domains of study
Which of the following individuals illustrates a person who is closer to the peak of their reaction range?
a. Samir was born with a potential IQ of 145 (gifted IQ), was raised in an educationally enriching environment, and is a highly motivated learner. Correct. Reaction range proposes that genetics establish limits, whereas one's environment places them on that scale. This means that Samir was born with a potential of an IQ of 145 and he is living within an environment that allows him to reach his fullest potential. b. Joseppi, who was born with a potential IQ of 145 (gifted IQ), was raised in an educationally deprived environment and is an unmotivated learner. Incorrect. Joseppi has the genetic potential; however, his environment is limiting. c. Susan was born with the potential IQ of 80 (below average IQ), was raised in an educationally deprived environment and is an unmotivated learner. d. Iman, who was born with the potential IQ of 80 (below average IQ), was raised in an educationally enriching environment and is an unmotivated learner who makes little progress.
Language functions in the brain are typically centered in:
A) the right hemisphere B) the left frontal area C) the occipital lobe D) the cerebellum E) the left hemisphere
What type of test would you design if you wanted to determine whether individuals could demonstrate specific skills according to a predetermined standard?
A. norm-referenced B. criterion-referenced C. objective D. subjective