A psychologist is trying to explain the relation among birth order, family size, and intelligence. Which word is most likely to be used in his explanation?

Your friend wants to debate the scientific status of psychology with you. Having read

Simonton's analysis, you place a bet with your friend. Which of the following is your best bet? a. Biology is equally as scientific as chemistry, and both have higher publication rates than psychology. b. Psychology and sociology are most similar when comparing how many times lecturers say "uh," "er," and "um." c. Physics and psychology are more similar than are chemistry and biology. d. The highest scientific status belongs to chemistry, and the lowest to psychology, when comparing lecture fluency. e. Psychology and biology are the most similar when comparing how many theories, laws, and publications each has.

Kayla was talking to her 12-month old daughter, and was talking in a very high-pitched, exaggerated voice. Experts refer to this sort of communication as __________

a. babbling b. infant-oriented speech c. motherese d. cooing