Which term refers to an infant's ability to interpret others' facial and vocal emotional expressions?

A. nonverbal encoding
B. nonverbal decoding
C. social smiling
D. communication detachment


Answer: B

Psychology

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Michael's psychologist believes that Michael's depression is due to internal conflicts and struggles he is experiencing over the relationship he had as a child with his hypercritical but overprotective mother. Michael's psychologist emphasizes which theory of personality?

a. humanistic theory b. psychodynamic theory c. behaviorist theory d. social learning

Psychology

In a study on honesty, when people were overpaid for a task and believed that the money would be coming out of the pocket of the person doing the study, what percent kept the extra money?

a. six percent b. 17 percent c. 33 percent d. 50 percent

Psychology

An adult brain contains about 171 _______________ cells

a. thousand b. million c. billion d. trillion

Psychology

Which of the following contributes most positively to adolescent development?

a. authoritative parenting, as adolescents need support and guidance b. permissive parenting, as it fosters independence c. authoritarian parenting, as adolescents need to know their parents are still in control d. indulgent parenting, as adolescents need to know they are of great importance

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