According to cognitive theory, infants use their early relationships to develop a set of assumptions that become a frame of reference that may be used later in life. Such a set of assumptions is called a

Piaget's primary approach to investigating the origins of knowledge involved

a. debate. c. experiments with children. b. introspection. d. discussion with other scientists.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding our ability to detect deception (lying) in others?

A) Most people perform quite well when attempting to detect lying by strangers, but may become less accurate if they focus on nonverbal behavior. B) People are not very accurate when attempting to detect lying by intimates, but may become more accurate if they suspect the intimates of lying beforehand. C) The polygraph has proved to be a highly effective method for detecting lying, especially when the suspect does not believe in its effectiveness. D) People are not able to mask the cues that reveal deception.