A major distinction between Vygotsky's theory of development and Piaget's theory is that Vygotsky's theory focused more directly on
A) social interaction's contribution to cognitive growth.
B) cognitive assessment through standardized tasks.
C) different stages of language development.
D) the universality and invariance of cognitive development.
A) social interaction's contribution to cognitive growth. Vygotsky's theory served as the foundation for several more recent views of cognitive development. These views emphasize the important influence of social interaction and the larger cultural context on cognitive development.
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Which of the following is a criticism of the Implicit Associations Test (IAT)?
a. The IAT may measure only familiarity with a stereo-type, not actual prejudice. b. The IAT actually measures explicit prejudice, not implicit prejudice. c. The IAT is not reliable when subjects are retested. d. Subjects can change their responses to make themselves appear less prejudiced.
Bill has been diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia. Almost every day he stares blankly ahead at the TV. Bill is exhibiting
a) flat affect. b) hypoemotionality. c) hyperemotionality. d) inappropriate affect.