Sometimes a behavioral event can occur at the same time as a cognitive process, even though the behavior isn't needed for the cognitive process. For example, many people look toward the ceiling when thinking about a complex problem, even though "thinking" would likely continue if they didn't look up. This describes a(n)
a. epiphenomenon.
b. inner scribe.
c. convergent behavior.
d. propositional behavior.
a
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Most developmentalists today are strongly committed to one of the theories described in this chapter
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following groups of adolescents consistently scores highest on measures of self-esteem in the U.S.?
a. Caucasians c. Native Americans b. Asian-Americans d. African Americans
If you have a study in which 30 participants are randomly assigned to one of the three groups, the dfwithin = ______.
A. 27 B. 30 C. 3 D. 2
Adolescent emotionality is often attributed to "raging hormones," and most scholars view the emotional changes of adolescence as due to ____ more than to ____
a. social and emotional factors; behavioral consequences b. behavioral consequences; social and emotional factors c. cognitive and environmental factors; biological changes d. biological changes; cognitive and emotional factors