Dr. Know and Dr. No are discussing the merits of psychosocial theory while drinking latts. Dr. Know asserts that the basic concepts of psychosocial theory are not well developed or defined. Dr. No concurs and feels that the theory is further hampered because its concepts are based on its European American male context. As a student of human development, how would you characterize these comments?
a. Both comments are inaccurate and hinder the advancement of the theory.
b. Both comments are accurate portrayals of the weaknesses associated with the theory. c. Dr. Know's comment is accurate Dr. No's is inaccurate.
d. Dr. No's comment is accurate Dr. Know's comment is inaccurate.
Question 2Advanced locomotor skills may
a. increase dependence on caregivers.
b. decrease caregiver's safety concerns for the child.
c. increase conflicts with caregivers.
d. decrease new struggles of willfulness between child and caregiver.
Question 3Parental loss or parental rejection increases an adolescent's vulnerability to
a. egocentrism. b. depression.
c. early onset of puberty.
d. romantic ideas about family formation.
Question 4Longitudinal research using psychosocial theory as a framework has found
a. general support for many of the psychosocial concepts.
b. lack of support for many of the psychosocial concepts.
c. that individuals do not preview themes prior to entering a life stage. d. mixed results focusing on developmental tasks.
Question 5Children gain which of the following skills as their locomotor skills develop?
a. New ways of remaining close to the object of attachment
b. New ways for investigating the environment
c. New strategies for coping with stressful situations
d. All of these
Question 6Which of the following is least likely to cause depression in early adolescence?
a. Experiences of loss or failure
b. Parental loss or rejection
c. Hormonal changes
d. Peer acceptance
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