Developmental Psychology

China and ____ are two countries that emphasize academic skills during preschool.

China and ____ are two countries that emphasize academic skills during preschool.

China and ____ are two countries that emphasize academic skills during preschool.
a.   the United States
b.   Japan
c.   Germany
d.   Great Britain

Kellman   1309   5 Replies

randis_oddy

The religious sensibilities of Scandinavia tended towards :

The religious sensibilities of Scandinavia tended towards :

The religious sensibilities of Scandinavia tended towards
 
  A) Catholicism
  B) Calvinism
  C) Anglicanism
  D) Orthodoxy
  E) Lutheranism

ankahukuk   155   3 Replies

Celestial

Long-term, continuous exposure to stressors typically results in:

Long-term, continuous exposure to stressors typically results in:

Long-term, continuous exposure to stressors typically results in:
A) failure of the sympathetic nervous system.
B) a reduction in disease due to a constant secretion of white blood cells.
C) a lowering of the heart rate and blood press

Ike_Saul   333   4 Replies

luciano

Your best friend responds to the question, “How was your test?” with a softly spoken, “Fine.” Knowi

Your best friend responds to the question, “How was your test?” with a softly spoken, “Fine.” Knowi

Your best friend responds to the question, “How was your test?” with a softly spoken, “Fine.”  Knowing that your friend had a rough week at home and at work, you interpret fine differently.  This is an example of ___________ associated with

Tranquility   376   5 Replies

Sheeba

Research on recognition memory has shown that

Research on recognition memory has shown that

Research on recognition memory has shown that

a. habituation rate is positively correlated with intelligence.
b. habituation rate is negatively correlated with language skills.
c. recognition memory is first used at five years of

DrunkDinosaur   346   2 Replies

edubois111684

Lance's doctor told him 15 years ago that if he did not change his lifestyle, the drinking, ...

Lance's doctor told him 15 years ago that if he did not change his lifestyle, the drinking, ...

[html]Lance's doctor told him 15 years ago that if he did not change his lifestyle, the drinking, smoking, and drug abuse were going to kill him. Lance didn't heed the warning, claiming that if he died no one would miss him anyway, and now he has die

tamara   549   4 Replies

Ridgeer

Ainsley, a three-year-old child, is given a rubber ball that has been painted to look like an orange

Ainsley, a three-year-old child, is given a rubber ball that has been painted to look like an orange

Ainsley, a three-year-old child, is given a rubber ball that has been painted to look like an orange. When Ainsely is asked what the object looks like, she is most likely to say “___.” When she is asked what it is really, she is most likely to say, “

Caileigh89   627   6 Replies

iHome

As Greta grows older, her parents gradually increase her involvement in family decisions, such as ...

As Greta grows older, her parents gradually increase her involvement in family decisions, such as ...

[html]As Greta grows older, her parents gradually increase her involvement in family decisions, such as where to go on vacation and how to spend the weekends together. Her parents are developing Greta's:

▸ scaffolding behaviors

▸ power-assertive so

f'leece   405   3 Replies

Daulet

Which of the following developmental tasks is a task of a 25-year-old man?

Which of the following developmental tasks is a task of a 25-year-old man?

Which of the following developmental tasks is a task of a 25-year-old man?
A) accepting social responsibility
B) accepting the passage of time
C) consolidating work identity
D) developing a capacity for intimacy with a partner

Ike_Saul   1569   7 Replies

luciano

Galen has always perceived himself as open-minded. This is an example of ________ self-esteem.

Galen has always perceived himself as open-minded. This is an example of ________ self-esteem.

Galen has always perceived himself as open-minded. This is an example of ________ self-esteem.
a.   state
b.   trait
c.   stable
d.   personal

Tranquility   1346   6 Replies

Sheeba

College students who __________ show large cognitive gains.

College students who __________ show large cognitive gains.

College students who __________ show large cognitive gains.
A) engage in campus academics but avoid involvement in extracurricular campus life
B) focus on classroom learning rather than civic engagement in their chosen field
C) connec

Augusto   839   8 Replies

HxC-Crow

John tells his son and daughter that he wishes he had never had children. This is an example of:

John tells his son and daughter that he wishes he had never had children. This is an example of:

John tells his son and daughter that he wishes he had never had children. This is an example of:
A) psychological maltreatment.
B) abstract modeling.
C) dissonance.
D) child abuse.

Ike_Saul   353   4 Replies

luciano

Stats on men to women ratio of suicide over the age of 85

Stats on men to women ratio of suicide over the age of 85

Statistics indicate that, among those age 85 and older, for every 100 women who commit suicide, about ____ men commit suicide.



a.
200

b.
100

c.
1,000

d.
400

Anonymous   93   1 Reply

TheMoffattMan

Eighteen-month-old Frank has lipstick on his nose from where his grandmother kissed him. While ...

Eighteen-month-old Frank has lipstick on his nose from where his grandmother kissed him. While ...

Eighteen-month-old Frank has lipstick on his nose from where his grandmother kissed him. While looking in the mirror, Frank seems embarrassed and points to his own nose, demonstrating:
A) that he has self-awareness.
B) his developing unders

Ike_Saul   454   4 Replies

luciano

Suppose that an experiment involves having neonates listen to tape recordings of their own mothers ...

Suppose that an experiment involves having neonates listen to tape recordings of their own mothers ...

[html]Suppose that an experiment involves having neonates listen to tape recordings of their own mothers reading a story to them while they are sucking on a pacifier. At one point, the mother's voice is changed to the voice of a stranger. Researchers

kokokoal   304   2 Replies

Anonymous

Darren was a few minutes late coming home and noticed a mean look on his wife’s face when he came in

Darren was a few minutes late coming home and noticed a mean look on his wife’s face when he came in

Darren was a few minutes late coming home and noticed a mean look on his wife’s face when he came in. If he was unsure of why she looked cross and relied on perception checking, the first step he should take is __________________.
e.   describe w

Tranquility   1148   7 Replies

Sheeba

According to the text, in African American and Native American families, about ___percent of ...

According to the text, in African American and Native American families, about ___percent of ...

According to the text, in African American and Native American families, about ___percent of grandparents are their grandchildren's primary caregivers.

▸ 10%

▸ 25%

▸ 33%

▸ 50%

Tyalis   425   2 Replies

Anonymous

If a child were compared to an adult, the adult's work would correspond with the child's:

If a child were compared to an adult, the adult's work would correspond with the child's:

If a child were compared to an adult, the adult's work would correspond with the child's:

▸ caregivers

▸ temper tantrums

▸ play

▸ sleep

ineedscihelp   189   4 Replies

Butterflyxo98

Liz is 36 weeks pregnant. A rise in her baby’s heart rate is probably followed within five seconds ...

Liz is 36 weeks pregnant. A rise in her baby’s heart rate is probably followed within five seconds ...

Liz is 36 weeks pregnant. A rise in her baby’s heart rate is probably followed within five seconds by __________.
A) a burst of motor activity
B) a period of sleep
C) a rise in Liz’s heart rate
D) a drop in Liz’s body temperature

YO_zhik   746   5 Replies

narangi

Describe the Media Practice Model of the uses and gratifications theory in terms

Describe the Media Practice Model of the uses and gratifications theory in terms

Describe the Media Practice Model of the uses and gratifications theory in terms of adolescents' active uses of media, noting three categories of active uses. Provide an example.

mauri   459   1 Reply

bolbol

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the American base at Pearl Harbor while:

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the American base at Pearl Harbor while:

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the American base at Pearl Harbor while:
 
  a. it also struck at British and American positions throughout the Pacific.
  b. German submarines pounded American ships.
  c.

ankahukuk   120   2 Replies

Anonymous

Studies have shown that adolescents adapt better psychologically, and do better in school, if their ...

Studies have shown that adolescents adapt better psychologically, and do better in school, if their ...

Studies have shown that adolescents adapt better psychologically, and do better in school, if their parents
a. adopt a hands-off attitude.
b. monitor schoolwork, activity schedule, and whereabouts.
c. take away privileges for the slig

Nabati   271   3 Replies

WILDE

Experimenters have tested young children’s theory of mind using various “location change” tasks. For

Experimenters have tested young children’s theory of mind using various “location change” tasks. For

Experimenters have tested young children’s theory of mind using various “location change” tasks. For example, consider the following story: Conan is playing with a top. He gets hungry, so he sets the top on the bookshelf and goes to find a snack. Whi

Caileigh89   298   5 Replies

iHome

Moving from elementary to junior high school is difficult because

Moving from elementary to junior high school is difficult because

Moving from elementary to junior high school is difficult because 
A) most students in the new school already know their reputation from before. 
B) it coincides with other stressful transitions such as puberty. 
C) t

Dhavide   345   5 Replies

goulash

Reviews of psychological interventions for problem drinking show :

Reviews of psychological interventions for problem drinking show :

Reviews of psychological interventions for problem drinking show
 
  A) brief interventions and techniques oriented toward changing motivation are most effective.
  B) psychotherapeutic programs overall are less effect

ab_tasha   768   3 Replies

xballa

Malcolm is hospitalized due to alcohol intoxication and extreme hallucinations.

Malcolm is hospitalized due to alcohol intoxication and extreme hallucinations.

Malcolm is hospitalized due to alcohol intoxication and extreme hallucinations. Upon sobering, he appears extremely depressed and expresses suicidal ideation. He also reveals that he experiences time periods of depression combined with hallucinations

Spetrone93   447   1 Reply

bolbol

Jess notices that his four-year-old son's curiosity is starting to blossom, as he constantly asks ...

Jess notices that his four-year-old son's curiosity is starting to blossom, as he constantly asks ...

Jess notices that his four-year-old son's curiosity is starting to blossom, as he constantly asks questions to gain knowledge about his world. Jess's son is exhibiting:
A) hypothetical thought.
B) formal operational thought.

Ike_Saul   894   10 Replies

luciano

Problem solving

Problem solving

Greg is guessing and looking for a pattern in the math problem the teacher gave the class. What stage of the problem-solving process is Greg at?

Anonymous   139   1 Reply

dedricgard

Which of the following would most likely be the dominant emotion for young people in moratorium status?

Which of the following would most likely be the dominant emotion for young people in moratorium status?

Which of the following would most likely be the dominant emotion for young people in moratorium status?

▸ anxiety and confusion

▸ anger and hostility toward others

▸ loneliness and a sense of despair

▸ contentment and peace

Jeremysex   465   4 Replies

KKRules

If Greg is 10 years old, and if he answers the same number of intelligence test questions correctly ...

If Greg is 10 years old, and if he answers the same number of intelligence test questions correctly ...

[html]If Greg is 10 years old, and if he answers the same number of intelligence test questions correctly as the average 9-year-old, his computed IQ would be:

▸ 111

▸ 100

▸ 90

▸ An answer cannot be determined because not enough information is giv

Brah_   201   2 Replies

Anonymous

Which of Gardner's eight intelligences is essential for a successful navigator?

Which of Gardner's eight intelligences is essential for a successful navigator?

Which of Gardner's eight intelligences is essential for a successful navigator?
A) Body-kinesthetic             B) Interpersonal
C) Linguistic                D) Spatial

Dolce   821   5 Replies

Anonymous

Adolescents who frequently engage in bullying

Adolescents who frequently engage in bullying

Adolescents who frequently engage in bullying 
A) are generally disliked. 
B) think of themselves as attractive and popular. 
C) may themselves be victims of bullying . 
D) All of the above.

Dhavide   295   4 Replies

Trot Bat

Adolescents are more open to new styles, trends, and ideas because

Adolescents are more open to new styles, trends, and ideas because

Adolescents are more open to new styles, trends, and ideas because 
A) they have fewer set habits. 
B) their new cognitive abilities allow them to imagine different approaches. 
C) they are eager to construct identiti

Dhavide   303   4 Replies

Anonymous

After Amy's dog died, she pretended that it was still alive and called out for it by name and ...

After Amy's dog died, she pretended that it was still alive and called out for it by name and ...

After Amy's dog died, she pretended that it was still alive and called out for it by name and pretended to play with it outside. What defense mechanism is Amy using?

▸ denial

▸ displacement

▸ regression

▸ identification

shafism   275   3 Replies

Anonymous

In the 1780s, Georgia, unlike many other states, had not __________.

In the 1780s, Georgia, unlike many other states, had not __________.

In the 1780s, Georgia, unlike many other states, had not __________.
 
  A) established a state legislature
  B) ratified the federal constitution
  C) ratified a state constitution
  D) relinquished

Rodas   710   4 Replies

Anonymous

Dr. Driscoll conducts a test to determine whether empathy is best explained by nature or nurture. S

Dr. Driscoll conducts a test to determine whether empathy is best explained by nature or nurture. S

Dr. Driscoll conducts a test to determine whether empathy is best explained by nature or nurture.  She compares empathic responding by monozygotic twins, dizygotic twins, and twins of both types reared apart, and their siblings (adoptive and bio

Yummi   1121   5 Replies

LeeWilliams

Rami is trying to decide whether to go to the movies with friends or stay home and watch TV with his

Rami is trying to decide whether to go to the movies with friends or stay home and watch TV with his

Rami is trying to decide whether to go to the movies with friends or stay home and watch TV with his family. This illustrates Moshman’s idea of:
A) thinking.      B) reasoning.      C) consolidating.   D) inference.

Dolce   590   5 Replies

Euroboi

Two-year-old Asha says, “We saw two deers.” Asha is demonstrating __________.

Two-year-old Asha says, “We saw two deers.” Asha is demonstrating __________.

Two-year-old Asha says, “We saw two deers.” Asha is demonstrating __________.
A) overextension
B) underextension
C) overregularization
D) underregularization

Maxsis   380   4 Replies

la_sikaria_ls

John's pediatrician is asking his mother about when she first noticed his sleeping problems in an ...

John's pediatrician is asking his mother about when she first noticed his sleeping problems in an ...

John's pediatrician is asking his mother about when she first noticed his sleeping problems in an effort to determine if was related to his most recent ear infection. The pediatrician is attempting to determine what factors are maintaining John's sle

rdmulle07   629   3 Replies

Taylor Schmitcke

Dr. Rosalind Chiu has spent 5 years in northern Ontario studying children raised in either ...

Dr. Rosalind Chiu has spent 5 years in northern Ontario studying children raised in either ...

Dr. Rosalind Chiu has spent 5 years in northern Ontario studying children raised in either Anglophone or Francophone families to investigate differences in child-rearing practices. Dr. Chiu's work is an example of ________ research.   

ceekay27   333   4 Replies

Valconeye