Prepared learning is considered to be on a continuum. At one end, an instinctive
behavior pattern is compatible with the task to be learned. At the other is incompatibility.
Lever pressing in pigeons to obtain food is
(a) at the compatible end (b) about the middle of the continuum
(c) at the incompatible end (d) not on the continuum
C
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Compared to his Caucasian-American agemates, Leonard, an African-American fourth grader, is more likely to have
A) low self-esteem. B) a weaker sense of ethnic pride. C) higher self-esteem and a stronger sense of ethnic pride. D) lower self-esteem, but a stronger sense of ethnic pride.
Brianne is 3 months old and her parents are very inconsistent in attending to Brianne's needs. Sometimes they are very attentive, feeding her promptly when she cries and comforting her when she appears upset. Other times they are less attentive, and Brianne can cry for quite some time before they take care of her. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Brianne will develop:
a. a general sense of mistrust b. a sense of inferiority c. role confusion d. a sense of despair