Child development, psychology of aging, theories of development, etc.
How does the scientific observation of events differ from everyday observation?
The field of human development is considered to be __________ because investigators often are interested in the practical implications of their research.
Which of these is an important assumption of the lifespan perspective on development?
A) Development refers to a process of steadily improving and expanding abilities.
B) Individual development becomes increasingly plastic with age.
a)find that she is simply unable to grasp the complex, abstract math and science concepts.
b)find added support from professors interested in breaking down barriers to women in STEM fields.
Bridget has a friend that is of a race different from her own. She decides not to play with her anymore because her parents are prejudiced and Bridget desperately wants their approval. Bridget is in what stage of moral development?
How much information can be stored in long-term memory?
a. A million chunks can be stored.
b. It depends upon how well-rehearsed the information is.
c. There is no known limit.
The economic recession of 2007 to 2009 __________.
Explain 3 different ways a DRO interval can be increased.
What will be an ideal response?
TaylorMae is an eight-year-old who is fearful, clings, and tries to avoid many everyday activities. A medical diagnosis would most likely lead to treatment for which of the following middle childhood health problems?
Occasional drug experimenters are __________.
What is an NAEYC initiative that has professionalized the field of early childhood?
Among U.S. adults age 40 and older, 85 percent of women and 76 percent of men __________.
MayLee and John are playing a card game. They are engaged in cooperative play.
According to Piaget's substages of sensorimotor development, which of the following behaviours would most accurately reflect the ability of a child who is 8 to 12 months old.
A. one must determine appropriate responses using a different format.
It is apparent that two-year-old Hoshi has strong attachments to both his mother and his father. You might expect that if Hoshi falls off the swing and cuts his knee, he will turn to ________.
According to the text, which of the following is least likely to occur in a classroom where strong positive peer relationships are present?
A) a primary circular reaction.