Ed knows what a horse is but has never seen nor heard of a camel. When Ed sees his first camel, he says horsey.. Ed's reaction is best explained by the process of
a. overextension.
b. babbling.
c. underextension.
d. infant-directed speech.
Question 2The term _______________ used by psychologists to mean feeling sad or down is a prominent symptom of depression.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 3Which type of task is best suited to assessing fluid intelligence?
a. A trivial contest
b. A timed maze completion
c. A test of cultural norms
d. A vocabulary test
Question 4When a word is used too broadly, ____ is taking place.
a. scaffolding
b. babbling
c. equilibration
d. overextension
Question 5The notes that you studied prior to this exam are a good example of an environmental resource that is referred to as a(n) _______________ aid.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 6Fluid intelligence consists of abilities that
a. allow for more flexible and adaptive thinking.
b. are acquired throughout the life span.
c. are considered primary mental abilities but not secondary mental abilities.
d. include verbal skills but not inductive or abstract thinking.
Question 7While visiting her grandma, Winona becomes somewhat restless. In an attempt to comfort Winona, her grandmother says, Why don't you play with the doll in my bedroom? Winona goes to get the doll but returns crying and says, That's not doll. Doll has red hair and sleeps in my room.. Winona's behavior is best explained by
a. the cardinality principle.
b. the primary circular reaction effect.
c. telegraphic speech.
d. underextension.
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