Marsha points to a picture in a book and her baby follows her finger to the picture. What is taking place here?
What will be an ideal response?
The infant is showing the capacity for joint attention. The infant has learned that whatever her mother is pointing to must be interesting, so she is following her finger to the interesting sight.
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Define the concept of personality. Why is it important that psychologists study personality?
What will be an ideal response?
According to Walker and her colleagues, what role does stress play in the development of schizophrenia?
a) Schizophrenics experience more stress than non-schizophrenics. b) Schizophrenics experience less stress than non-schizophrenics. c) Schizophrenics are more vulnerable to stress than non-schizophrenics. d) Schizophrenics are more likely to suffer from anxiety disorders than non-schizophrenics.