One criticism of Piaget’s cognitive development theory is the culmination of thinking with the formal operational stage. Instead it has been proposed that flexible thinking, not based only on pure logic, emerges during early adulthood. This thinking
reflects the fact that reasons behind events in the real world are subtle and is referred to as __________ thinking.
a) postlogic
b) inductive
c) postformal
d) postductive
Answer: c
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The problem of _____ can often be identified by using a _____
a. causality; point-biserial correlation b. directionality; phi coefficient c. third variables; partial correlation d. restrictive range; point-biserial correlation
Brandon likes Brianna, but Brandon doesn't like Autumn. The relationship among these three individuals would be balanced if
a. Brianna likes Autumn. b. Brianna doesn't like Autumn. c. Autumn likes Brandon. d. Autumn likes Brianna.
Which statement does not support Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences??
a. ?Modern intelligence tests have both verbal and performance scales. b. ?Many people with average scores on intelligence tests have exceptional ability in specific areas. c. ?Biology provides raw capacities that culture and environment enable differently in each individual. d. ?Different intelligences normally interact but can function independently of one another.
An experimental study is conducted examining the relationship between drinking caffeine and reaction time. Participants given caffeine by the experimenters in different amounts, and then are assessed on various tests of reaction time. In this study, the amount of caffeine that a participant drinks is the ____.
a. control variable b. dependent variable c. random variable d. independent variable