A person with a strong disposition toward critical thinking has the consistent internal motivation to engage problems and make decisions by using his or her critical thinking skills. Operationally this means three things: The person consistently values critical thinking, believes that using critical thinking skills offers the greatest promise for reaching good judgments, and intends to approach problems and decisions by applying critical thinking skills as best as he or she can. This combination of values, beliefs, and intentions forms the habits of mind that dispose the person toward critical thinking.
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According to positive psychology, optimism can have positive effects on which of the following?
A) one's physical health B) one's immune system C) both a and b D) none of the above
A) Stress,in any form,is damaging to children's cognitive and social development. B) Even low to moderate forms of stress interfere with children's day-to-day functioning. C) High levels of stress activate hormones that are necessary in helping young children to cope. D) Some stress,but not too much,aids cognition.
Stimulus overload refers to a condition in which the nervous system becomes overwhelmed to the point that one cannot simultaneously respond to everything in the environment.
Which of the following statements about antidepressants taken by children and adolescents is true?
A) they are known to be very effective B) they are not very effective C) their effects are clearly understood D) their effects are not clearly understood