Which statement about the perceptual narrowing effect is true?
A) Babies are not sensitive to speech sounds, but they become so over time.
B) Human babies cannot discriminate individual faces of humans or monkeys.
C) Six-month-olds can detect rhythmic changes in both Western and non-Western melodies.
D) After exposure to Western music, 12-month-olds become aware of changes in non-Western rhythms.
Answer: C
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People who are exposed repeatedly to unpleasant events over which they have no control may develop a passive resignation to the event. This condition is called
a. learned helplessness. b. reaction formation. c. passive aggressiveness. d. avoidance-avoidance.
When details from an event fit our ______________ for the situation, they tend to be easier to recall, although it may be more difficult to recognize or report the specifics
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Martina's upstairs neighbors play their stereo loudly. Martina hates loud music and has found that if she bangs on the ceiling with a broom, they turn the volume down. Now, as soon as the loud music starts, Martina bangs on the ceiling and it is muted. This is an example of
A. positive reinforcement. B. shaping. C. escape conditioning. D. avoidance conditioning.
In Ivey and Ivey’s developmental counseling and therapy approach, how are pathological behaviors conceptualized?
A. indications of personal weakness B. logical responses to life events C. problems in the family system D. representations of cultural conflicts