Which of the following terms defines the ability to link new words to real world referents?
A) Constructive thinking
B) Concrete linguistics
C) Referential abstracting
D) Fast-mapping
D
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Regarding caffeine, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Caffeine causes its effects by mimicking the action of specific neurotransmitters. b. The effects of caffeine become apparent with doses as small as 50 milligrams. c. Physically, caffeine causes sweating, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hand tremors. d. Caffeine suppresses drowsiness and increases alertness, especially when combined with sugar.
Language probably first developed in humans as a result of ____
a. adult men communicating while hunting. c. mothers expressing ideas to their children. b. family groups expressing their emotions. d. children playing purposelessly.
Pylyshyn's propositional theory of knowledge emphasizes
a. the sensory qualities of a word. c. the descriptive qualities of a word. b. the sensory qualities of an image. d. the descriptive qualities of an image.
In Western cultures, paternal __________
A) warmth contributes little to children’s long-term favorable development B) play sensitivity predicts a resistant father–child attachment in adolescence C) warmth and secure attachment are associated with higher academic achievement D) warmth promotes a short-term, but not a long-term, reduction in behavior problems