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Question 31

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Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

A) sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational
B) sensorimotor, concrete operational, preoperational, formal operational
C) preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational, sensorimotor
D) concrete operational, formal operational, sensorimotor, preoperational

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Question 32

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Recent research on prosocial behavior has found that

A) children do not engage in prosocial behavior.
B) children are inherently selfish.
C) parenting style has little effect on children's prosocial behavior.
D) empathic parenting is related to more prosocial behavior in children.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Linda has decided to pursue law because everyone in her family is a lawyer.This is an example of

Parents who use the _____ parenting style give strict rules to their children with little discussion of the reasons for the rules.

_____ are differences between individuals that stem not necessarily from their ages but from the historical period and society in which they were born and developed.

Some researchers disagree with the notion that the labels "easy," "difficult," and "slow-to-warm-up" are the best way to conceptualize temperament.These psychologists argue that _____ are the core dimensions of temperament.

In the course of prenatal development, by the end of the _____ period, the heart begins to beat, the arms and legs become more differentiated, the face starts to form, and the intestinal tract appears in human beings.

Assimilation allows the person to enjoy a feeling of meaning because

Which of the following is most closely associated with the nurture side of the nature versus nurture debate?

Which of the following statements is true of Piaget's preoperational stage?

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the first stage of cognitive development that lasts from birth to about two years of age is the _____ stage.

Cooper's father is a corporate executive who works long hours.He travels several days throughout the month and spends very little time with Cooper.He has never been to any of Cooper's soccer games or met any of his friends.Cooper's father believes that his career is more important than raising his son.As such, he does not get involved in Cooper's life.Psychologists would describe Cooper's father's style of parenting as

What did Harry Harlow demonstrate in his classic study of attachment amongst baby monkeys?

Which of the following statements is true of Carol Gilligan's care perspective?

Your friend Cecily just got married.Given the high rate of divorce in the U.S., Cecily is interested in doing everything she can to make her marriage a success.Knowing that you are a psychology student, she turns to you for advice.Discuss the results of John Gottman's research with Cecily and describe the four principles that are characteristic of a successful marriage.

Schaie's longitudinal study of intellectual abilities showed that _____ is the period when most people reach their peak for many intellectual skills.

The term _____ refers to an individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding.

Most adults reach their peak physical development during their

According to Erikson's theory of socioemotional development, the first 18 months of life are devoted to mastering which developmental task?

_____ refers to a person's ability to recover from or adapt to difficult times.