Max, a German, reports experiencing schadenfreude. He is experiencing a
A. feeling of pleasure over another person's difficulties.
B. feeling of reluctance to yield to unreasonable demands made by one's parents.
C. mood of vulnerable heartache colored by frustration.
D. mood of depression over his inability to reach his ideal weight.
Answer: A
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Studies of people who immigrated to the United States at different ages or began using sign language at different ages indicate that __________.
A. there is a sensitive period for language in the first decade of life B. there is a sensitive period for language in the first five years of life C. language is easier to learn at younger ages but there is not a definitive cut-off age for the learning of a language D. there is more evidence of a sensitive period early in life for vocabulary than there is for grammar
Maladaptive changes that occur when a person stops using a drug are the defining criteria of
a. tolerance. b. withdrawal. c. intoxication. d. abuse.
A mother cheetah occasionally brings home a live antelope to her cubs, and they eventually figure out how to kill it. The cubs learned through
a. physical guidance. b. coaching. c. verbal instructions. d. opportunity teaching.
Age 5 Randy's teacher is showing him how to use a pair of children's scissors. Randy wants to show his independence and ability to use the scissors without assistance, and says to his teacher, "Let me." Erikson might say that Randy is demonstrating what stage of development?
A. An individualistic orientation B. Psychosocial perception C. Initiative-versus-guilt D. Self-control