Critics of Freud's theory argue that it is not useful in:
a. predicting behaviors of specific individuals
b. explaining behavior
c. treating anxiety disorders
d. improving the parenting of children
A
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How do the theories of cognitive development proposed by Gisela Labouvie-Vief and Jean Piaget compare?
A. Labouvie-Vief argued for complete cognitive development at the formal operations stage, whereas Piaget believed a period of postformal thought was necessary. B. Labouvie-Vief proposed a stage of postformal thought, whereas Piaget thought cognitive development was complete at the stage of formal operations. C. Both Labouvie-Vief and Piaget concluded that postformal thought represented the completion of cognitive development. D. Labouvie-Vief emphasized the importance of concrete operational thought, whereas Piaget emphasized the importance of postformal thought.
Jill does not produce ova of her own. An ovum is harvested from another woman, is fertilized in vitro, and placed into Jill's uterus where it becomes implanted and develops prenatally. Which fertility method does this best represent?
a. Artificial insemination b. IVF c. Donor IVF d. Surrogate mother
While adolescents of lower socioeconomic status work mainly to supplement the family income, most middle-class adolescents use the majority of their incomes for
a. personal purchases such as iPads and sports gear. b. college education. c. family expenses. d. the purchase of illicit drugs.
Research has indicated that in marriages that fail, couples deal with marital conflict by:
A. venting their anger and frustration B. confronting disagreements in an open way C. being straightforward about their problems D. criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling