The mechanism by which cultural tools, such as abacuses, influence cognitive development is ___.

a. internalization
b. intersubjectivity
c. collaboration
d. joint construction


a. internalization

Psychology

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__________ of adults occurs when children copy adults' actions that are irrelevant to the task at hand.

A. Underimitating B. Fast mapping C. Overimitating D. Inattentiveness to the behavior

Psychology

Ted taught his cat to turn in a circle every time he waved his hand in a circular motion. After the response Ted would pet the cat and give it a treat. From Skinner's perspective the treat would be considered a

a. bribe. c. reinforcer. b. stimulus. d. control.

Psychology

The threats and opportunities that other people provide to you are called

A) attunements. B) affordances. C) social comparisons. D) expectations.

Psychology

Which of the following is a disadvantage of psychotherapy?

A. It is ineffective at treating severe mental disorders. B. It takes time. C. It is significantly more expensive than all other forms of treatment. D. It is generally less effective than talking out your problems with a friend or family member.

Psychology