If you had a condition in which you could not detect a person's tone or nonverbal cues, it would be difficult to assess the context of language. For example, if someone said, "Gee, you're so smart!" in a sarcastic tone, you may misperceive their verbal slight as a compliment. This occurs because you would be relying on ____ processing of language

Compared to its use in the middle of the last century, today electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is

a. used far less frequently. b. used far more frequently. c. never used because of its severe side effects. d. only used to treat schizophrenia.

Imagine that your friend's baby discovers that a toy bear he has had for a long time squeaks when it is bumped against the wall. The baby then squeezes the toy, steps on it, and shakes it, to see if doing so will produce the squeaking sound. You would recognize this as an example of:

a. a primary circular reaction b. a secondary circular reaction c. a tertiary circular reaction d. egocentric play