How have researchers tested memory in nonverbal infants?
What will be an ideal response?
They have used a method that involves tying a string on the baby's foot that is connected to a mobile in a crib. The baby learns that by kicking, the brightly colored mobile moves. They bring the baby back to the crib and see if the baby starts to kick. By about 6 months, they remembered for about 3 weeks.
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A universal psychological process is one that is considered to be true for some people of some cultures
a) True b) False
A book that had a major negative impact on the growth of cognitive psychology was
a. James' Principles of Psychology. c. Watson's Behaviorism. b. Kohler's The Mentality of Apes. d. Bartlett's Remembering.
Alicia is using a drug that produces its stimulating effects by slowing down and blocking the reuptake process of neurotransmitters in the brain. What happens when the reuptake process is slowed down?
a) There is an increase of neurotransmitter molecules in the synapse b) There is a decrease of neurotransmitter molecules in the synapse. c) Fewer neurotransmitters are released into the synapse. d) There are more receptors available for the neurotransmitter molecules.
People suffering from which of the following seem to generate their own misery,
regardless of what is happening around them and feel that they must be on guard against future threats that could happen at any time? a. trauma- and stressor-related disorders b. adjustment disorders c. anxiety disorders d. all of these