Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) One way to reduce costs is to increase productivity.
• B) Increased productivity can lead to higher manufacturing costs.
• C) Increased productivity is a concern for nations throughout the world.
• D) Productivity is expected to improve as more economic activity is transferred to the Internet.
• E) Productivity growth enables American business firms to compete more effectively with other nations in a competitive world.

Understand the methodologies used in developmental psychology research to study infant cognition, including the violation-of-expectations technique.

Recognize the debates and current thinking regarding innate cognitive capabilities versus learned behaviors in infancy.

Know the impact of perceptual and motor development on infants' cognitive abilities and error making, including perseveration.

Understand the dynamic systems approach to explaining conceptual development in infants.

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Definitions:

Alameda County Study

A landmark research project examining how social and lifestyle factors influence health and mortality over time.

Social Support

The perception and actuality that one is cared for, has assistance available from other people, and is part of a supportive social network.

Social Isolation

The absence of specific role relationships.

External Locus

An individual's belief that their life events are largely controlled by external forces or fate rather than their own efforts.