According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, assimilation
A) occurs when an infant incorporates new information into an existing mental scheme.
B) occurs when an infant adjusts a mental scheme to allow for new information.
C) is another name for a mental scheme.
D) all of the above
A) occurs when an infant incorporates new information into an existing mental scheme.
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In Freud's theory, what happens during the latent period of psychosexual development?
a. Pleasure equally from all parts of the body b. Pleasure from the child's own genitals c. Interest in others' genitals d. Suppression of sexual interest
Concerning stability over time,
a. IQ scores become increasingly unstable as one matures. b. IQ is strongly stable from preschool age and later. c. IQ is more stable for girls than for boys. d. IQ is more stable for some individuals than for others.
Each of the following is true of "gifted" people EXCEPT ______
a. most gifted people display special abilities in only a few areas b. most gifted people have poor social skills or are emotionally maladjusted c. children who are exceptionally gifted sometimes experience difficulty "fitting in" with their peers d. the causes of giftedness are largely unknown
Social Psychology in Action Video 3: Phineas GageClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 70 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:In the video, a particular region/structure of the brain was identified as playing a role in particular behaviors. Go online, and search for another example of a clinical case that has revealed the functioning of a specific region/structure. Identify the region/structure, and describe what was found in the case study you located.
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