According to Binet's reasoning, what is the mental age of an 8-year-old child who scores as

Suppose a friend of yours is afraid of snakes. On the basis of the research discussed in the textbook, if you had to counsel your friend as to the most effective strategy for eliminating his fear, you should suggest

a. participant modeling. b. symbolic modeling. c. desensitization. d. psychoanalysis.

Which of the following statements about the role of fathers in traditional cultures is true?

a) Paternal involvement in daily child care is quite rare in traditional cultures. b) In Latin America, the father traditionally provides for the family and has unquestioned authority over his children, and this role does not coexist with warm, affectionate relations with his children. c) Paternal involvement in daily child care is common in traditional cultures. d) Many cultures in Africa have a tradition of polygyny, meaning that women often have more than one husband.