In a study by Bowers and colleagues (1990), participants were shown three words and were asked to generate a fourth word consistent with the series. These researchers found that participants:
A) could not distinguish series that were solvable from those that were not above chance levels.
B) exhibited a strong bias to report that series were solvable.
C) exhibited a strong bias to report that series were unsolvable.
D) could classify series as solvable or unsolvable, even if they could not solve them.
D) could classify series as solvable or unsolvable, even if they could not solve them.
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Which of the following physiological states negatively influences judgments of self-efficacy?
a. high anxiety b. enhanced anticipation c. high excitement d. optimism
When compared with mothers, how do fathers interact with their infants, once they are about a
month old and older? a. Fathers tend to look at the infant's less b. Fathers take on more of a caregiver role than a playmate role c. Fathers smile more at infants d. Fathers are more physical and playful
Dr. Kuther's Chalk Talk Part 4: Socioemotional DevelopmentClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 346 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:Lianna, who is training for her first job after graduate school, is struggling to pay her bills. She keeps wondering how she will handle loan payments on top of her rent, car payment, insurance, and so on. One night, she tells herself, "This is only temporary. I will get a bonus after 3 months and my benefits will cover my medical, vision, and dental care. I can do this." Lianna is ______.
A. engaging in wishful thinking B. integrating positive with negative feelings C. demonstrating avoidant problem-solving D. using an emotion driven problem-solving style
Think about your own developmental experiences to this point. Which human development theory or theories do you most agree with, and why? Which theory or theories do you find less appealing, and why? Provide several examples from your own development to explain why you selected one theory (or several theories) over the others.
What will be an ideal response?