The labels "easy," "difficult," and "slow-to-warm-up" are used to refer to differences in an infant's

A) genome.
B) fitness.
C) temperament.
D) adaptability.

Why do we refer to the characteristics of children's thinking between the ages of 7 and 12 as "concrete?"

A) Because they are unable to change the ways in which they think
B) Because their thinking has to do with tangible objects, not abstract concepts
C) Because they refuse to listen to parents and teachers
D) Because they believe that theirs is the only point of view of the world.

The retina is to the eye as the ________ is to the ear.

A) auditory nerve
B) cochlea
C) auditory canal
D) eardrum

Aleksis has recently begun to bully and hurt his younger brother. If this behavior continues,it is likely that Aleksis will

A) experience a substantial loss of self-esteem.
B) develop an increasing dislike for his brother.
C) lose his inhibitions.
D) develop a great sense of admiration and respect for his brother.

Which individual would you predict would be most likely to have a high-status occupation such as being a doctor or lawyer

A)  Nicolas, who has an IQ of 90
B)  Maureen, who has an IQ of 105 
C)  Pierre, who has an IQ of 115
D)  Beryl, who has an IQ of 135

In explaining behaviour,what is social learning theorist Walter Mischel most interested in

A)  unconscious forces 
B)  personality traits 
C)  instincts 
D)  the situation

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, when Jose complies with instructions to look angry, it is most likely that ________.

A) he will be amused to be simulating anger
B) he will be pleased that he does it so well
C) his positive feelings will decrease
D) his reaction will depend on his age

According to Piaget,the preoperational stage is to the concrete operational stage as ________ is to ________.

A) assimilation;accommodation
B) object permanence;stranger anxiety
C) egocentrism;conservation
D) responsive parenting;temperament

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that Carl Rogers believes is necessary in client-centred therapy to encourage client growth?

A) empathy
B) genuineness
C) directedness
D) unconditional positive regard