Kira, age 14, uses hypothetico-deductive reasoning. When faced with a problem, she ________
A) fails to notice variables that are not obvious
B) starts with reality and proceeds to possibility
C) cannot think of alternatives when her predictions about the outcome are not confirmed
D) starts with a hypothesis from which she deduces logical, testable inferences
Answer: D
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Methadone is often freely given to addicts as part of a program meant to reduce the negative consequences of addiction without requiring drug abstinence. This program is referred to as a
a. "cold turkey" approach. b. scheduled gradual reduction program. c. harm reduction strategy. d. deinstitutionalization program.
Felix has always been attracted to his best friend's girlfriend Rita. Unconsciously he knows that it would be wrong to flirt with her and risk alienating his friend, and so Felix regularly treats her badly. When Felix demonstrates the opposite of his internal impulses, Felix is likely employing what defense mechanism?
A. Reaction formation B. Displacement C. Sublimation D. Repression
Applying Piaget's theory to educational settings would involve:
a. looking at the child's ability to repress his aggressive tendencies. b. gearing instruction to the child's developmental level. c. assisting children in completing problems in workbooks. d. realizing that children of all ages process information similarly.