The process in which a person understands an experience in terms of her or his current stage of cognitive development or way of thinking is
A) stagnation. B) assimilation.
C) accommodation. D) schemation.
B
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a. This requires visual-motor coordination b. This requires an absent involuntary mechanism. c. Infants cannot see the objects. d. Infants do not find the environment interesting enough to motivate actions.
With regard to self-concept, which of the following is most consistent with an individual who possesses a high degree of autonomy?
a. an individual with a single dimensional self who lacks an appreciation or knowledge of who they really are b. an individual who is less concerned with other's assessments of them than when they were younger and who is more inclined to assess him- or herself according to self-defined standards c. an individual who sees him- or herself as being able to handle a variety of roles and responsibilities effectively d. an individual who is aware and accepting of having a mix of good and bad characteristics, but overall feels more positive
Josef has had a very demanding day. Though his work is not physically challenging, it tends to mentally drain him. What type of sleep will Josef probably require more of?
a. N1 (NREM Stage 1) b. N2 (NREM Stage 2) c. N3 (NREM Stage 3) d. REM sleep
Proponents of the death penalty might use social psychological data to assert that it could become an effective deterrent if
A) criminals were made aware of the death penalty. B) it were more selectively applied. C) it were more broadly applied. D) law enforcement can work more efficiently and swiftly. E) the criminal justice system becomes more "colour blind."