When caring for very young children, the most effective way to reduce misbehavior is
A) using consistent punishment.
B) telling the children what not to do.
C) spanking them when they do misbehave.
D) making sure there are lots of positive things for them to do.
D) making sure there are lots of positive things for them to do. Children misbehave less when parents spend time teaching positive skills, provide children with engaging toys and learning materials, and take children on interesting trips.
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A. Using fetal tissues B. In-vitro fertilization C. Human chorionic gonadotropin transplants D. Induced pluripotent stem cells
A cognitive psychologist who studied the perceptual and cognitive errors of children in order to gain insight into the nature and development of the human mind was:
A) Jean Piaget. B) Frederic Bartlett. C) Kurt Lewin. D) Max Wertheimer.
_____ has been shown to boost aspects of memory and motor skills by increasing the number of synapses and even promoting the development of new neurons in the hippocampus.
A) Reading B) Physical exercise C) Active listening D) Meditation
Which of the following is NOT a taste receptor on the tongue?
a. sweet b. sour c. vegetable d. umami