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Which psychologist's theory of language acquisition emphasizes universal grammar and maintains that humans have a built-in readiness to learn language?
Which psychologist's theory of language acquisition emphasizes universal grammar and maintains that humans have a built-in readiness to learn language?
- Noam Chomsky (correct)
- Daniel Goleman
- Wolfgang Köhler
- Hermann Ebbinghaus
Who demonstrated that learning is more effective when spaced out over time, and that forgetting happens most rapidly right after learning occurs?
Who demonstrated that learning is more effective when spaced out over time, and that forgetting happens most rapidly right after learning occurs?
- Francis Galton
- Hermann Ebbinghaus (correct)
- Howard Gardner
- Alfred Binet
Which psychologist is known for their work on the concept of emotional intelligence?
Which psychologist is known for their work on the concept of emotional intelligence?
- Elizabeth Loftus
- Noam Chomsky
- Wolfgang Köhler
- Daniel Goleman (correct)
Who founded the field of psychometrics and developed the idea of nature versus nurture?
Who founded the field of psychometrics and developed the idea of nature versus nurture?
Which psychologist conducted research on chimpanzees, demonstrating the use of insight to solve problems?
Which psychologist conducted research on chimpanzees, demonstrating the use of insight to solve problems?
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences to expand upon traditional conceptions of intelligence?
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences to expand upon traditional conceptions of intelligence?
What is the primary limitation of human short-term memory according to Miller?
What is the primary limitation of human short-term memory according to Miller?
Which psychologist's theory of intelligence emphasizes the role of culture in cognitive development?
Which psychologist's theory of intelligence emphasizes the role of culture in cognitive development?
Who developed the concept of IQ and created early IQ tests?
Who developed the concept of IQ and created early IQ tests?
Which psychologist's theory of intelligence proposes that there are seven separate mental abilities?
Which psychologist's theory of intelligence proposes that there are seven separate mental abilities?
Who developed modern IQ tests with subscores for different mental abilities?
Who developed modern IQ tests with subscores for different mental abilities?
