What physiological event has been associated with the acquisition of Piaget's formal operation stage of thinking?
a. A spurt in brain development
b. Menopause
c. Increased levels of androgens
d. Spermarche
Question 2What is the evolutionary-based explanation for sibling rivalry?
a. Competition for limited parental resources
b. Natural sexual tension between close relatives
c. A kinship-violence gene
d. There is none, as evolutionary theorists reject the notion of sibling rivalry
Question 3Many early studies suggested that childhood _____ was the driving force behind the development of creativity.
a. vaccinations
b. nutrition
c. adversity
d. peer-friendship
Question 4Sibling rivalry is typically characterized by
a. resentment and jealousy.
b. love and limits.
c. forgiving and empathy.
d. violence and psychosis.
Question 5Which of the following is true of creative children?
a. They engage in more fantasy or pretend play than other children.
b. They tend to be less open to new experiences.
c. They do not have unhappy or lonely childhood experiences.
d. Their creativity can be predicted by high IQ scores.
Question 6Paul and Mary have a toddler, Peter, and are expecting a new baby. What is the best advice for assisting Paul and Mary in helping Peter to adjust?
a. Make sure he knows he is their favorite.
b. Let him have special privileges such as staying up late and eating whatever he wants.
c. Encourage him to help take care of the new baby after it's born.
d. Send him to stay with his grandparents for a few weeks while they get settled with the new baby.
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