An Introductory Psychology Student Expresses an Interest in Growth and Change

question 266

Multiple Choice

An introductory psychology student expresses an interest in growth and change during childhood and adolescence. Which upper-level psychology course should she consider taking next semester?

• A)biological psychology
• B)developmental psychology
• C)learning
• D)cognitive psychology

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Definitions:

Stock Issues

represents fundamental areas of concern or points of debate in argumentation and debate, often needing to be addressed to effectively support a position.

Cognitive Biases

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.

Overconfidence

The state of being more confident than is warranted by the situation, often leading to taking undue risks.

Validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound; the extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and corresponds accurately to the real world.