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Elroy decided not to cheat on the exam because he would fail the class if he was caught and he'd get punished by his parents. What stage of moral development does this exemplify?

During Piaget's proposed ________ stage of development, children understand events and analogies logically, and they can perform simple mathematical operations. At the same time they lack the ability to think abstractly.

Why is it so hard for people to stop smoking?

What is the role of skepticism in scientific research?

The ________ effect occurs when a person's expectations or beliefs influence or determine their experience in a given situation.

An example of a normal SUV value for FDG in normal lung tissue is _______ and ________ in normal liver tissue. 

The basic unit of spoken sound in a language is a(n) ________ while the smallest unit of meaning in a language is a(n) ________.

According to labeling theory, which scenario best demonstrates how deviance is socially constructed?

Tammy has a positive view of challenges: She views them as tasks to be mastered. She develops a deep interest in and a strong commitment to becoming a good teacher. When she doesn't pass her first teaching praxis, she quickly recovers and works to overcome the setback. Albert Bandura would say Tammy has ________.

A city installs bike lanes, which reduces traffic accidents and increases commuter options. A functionalist would MOST likely emphasize: