Immediately following the powerful earthquake in San Luis Obispo, California on July 2, 2003, I felt "jumpy" whenever an airplane flew over my house to land at the nearby airport. This change is probably a result of

a. instinct

Rule of thumb strategies that allow us to solve problems and make judgments efficiently are called:

a. semantics. b. heuristics. c. prototypes. d. algorithms. e. fixations.

Why is it so important that children learn a sense of industry or competence?

It allows them to stand up to their parents and gain a sense of autonomy. It assures them a place high in the peer group. It provides structure and discipline in their lives. It provides a crucial defense against emotional problems.