Which of the following is not a principle of evolutionary developmental psychology?
a. Children are very flexible in adapting to new contexts.
b. Development is constrained by both genetic and environmental factors.
c. Many aspects of childhood serve as preparations for adulthood
d. Natural selection works only in early stages of development.
D
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The term diagnostic labeling effects refers to:
a. an improvement in symptoms simply because a proper diagnosis has been made b. the fact labeling may increase the likelihood a person will act in an abnormal way c. an increase in availability of government research funds once proper labels are applied d. the usefulness of labels in guiding therapists toward proper medical treatments of patients
Regarding reference groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. A reference group is a type of membership group. b. A reference group involves consistent face-to-face contact with members. c. A reference group can cause people to shift their attitudes about particular ideas or topics. d. A reference group represents a standard for social comparison.
Authoritarians who think they are superior to everyone who is different, not just other ethnic groups, have been described as possessing a(n) __________ orientation
a. socially altruistic b. superordinate c. multicultural d. social dominance
Nikki's doctor prescribes a depressant to help her relax and get some sleep at night. Her doctor has most likely prescribed a(n)
A. barbiturate B. hallucinogen. C. steroid. D. amphetamine.