Miranda says "more apple." This two-word utterance is an example of
A) an underextension.
B) babbling.
C) telegraphic speech.
D) a referential style.
C
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A feminist psychologist who emphasizes the differences perspective on gender is likely to
a. emphasize constructionist explanations. b. point out the importance of stereotypes in shaping gender-related behavior. c. point out that social forces are responsible for the current gender differences. d. emphasize the importance of positive personality attributes that are typically associated with women, rather than men.
What is a disadvantage of heuristic devices when compared with algorithms in problem solving?
a. Correct solutions may not be revealed. b. Alternative solutions are generated at a slower rate. c. There are too many solutions to consider. d. They are less efficient than using algorithms.
Research into the effects of "physical punishment" (e.g., spanking a child) has found that such discipline is associated with more behavioral problems in children
Reading these findings, you might be tempted to tell your parents, "See, I told you that if you spanked me you would regret it!" Unfortunately for you, your parents are both psychologists, and they are familiar with which of the six principles of scientific thinking? A) Correlation vs. causation B) Falsifiability C) Replicability D) Occam's Razor
Which of the following statements is true about infectious diseases in developing countries?
A) Illnesses such as measles and chicken pox typically do not appear until age 3. B) Most developmental impairments and death due to diarrhea can be prevented with nearly cost-free oral rehydration therapy (ORT). C) Since 1990, public health workers have taught about 10 percent of the families in the developing world how to administer ORT. D) The majority of children in the world's poorest countries—such as Chad, Morocco, Somalia, and Togo—receive ORT.