Describe two problems with the assumptions of phrenology.
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Phrenology assumed that the size of a portion of the brain corresponded to its relative
power. This is incorrect. (2) Phrenology assumed that different mental faculties were completely
independent. We now know that faculties interact in many ways.
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a. hearing sounds b. locating objects in space c. remembering past events d. speaking
____ refers to the ability to recognize that an object remains the same size although it appears to be larger or smaller as it moves closer or further away
a. Stereopsis b. Visual acuity c. Retinal stability d. Size constancy
Which of the following are common games for toddlers?
A) stacking and toppling blocks B) listening to nursery rhymes C) crawling D) waving their hands
In an experiment to study the effects of study skills training on academic achievement, the motivation and intelligence of the students in the study would be considered dependent variables
a. True b. False