Reuben makes it a point to be home in time for dinner with Shirley each night, so they can spend some time together at the end of their long days. As they eat together, Reuben also takes the opportunity to check his work emails on his telephone, reply to
friends on Facebook, and tweet his random thoughts. How would Reuben’s interaction style with Shirley be characterized?
a) undifferentiated
b) constructive responding
c) absent presence
d) defensive pessimism
Answer: c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Michael was born with cataracts in both eyes. What can you tell his parents about the possibility of recovery as it relates to sensitive periods in brain development?
A) Michael should not have corrective surgery until adulthood, as earlier surgery may permanently damage his eyes. B) The longer cataract surgery is postponed beyond infancy, the less complete the recovery in visual skills. C) Corrective surgery should be postponed until early childhood so that Michael can fully recover his visual skills. D) There is only a slight chance that corrective surgery can repair Michael’s severe impairment.
Improvement in recall over the preschool years is strongly associated with
A) mastery of conservation. B) understanding of false belief. C) language development. D) advanced perspective-taking skills.
Your roommate has come to you asking for your advice with her romantic partner. Based on the research by Rusbult (1987) regarding behavior in a troubled relationship. What would you recommend if she wants her relationship to persist?
What will be an ideal response?