All of the following statements about maltreatment are supported by research except
a. the effects of child maltreatment are so severe that they can rarely be buffered by the presence of a nonabusive caregiver
b. toddlers who are physically abused are more likely to be more aggressive and to have less empathy toward others' emotions than toddlers who are not physically abused
c. prolonged maltreatment is linked to higher levels of stress hormones than briefer exposure to abuse and neglect
d. the quality of the infant-caregiver attachment relationship tends to be poor and jeopardizes other relationships in which maltreated children participate
A
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Morgan has become self-reflective about her thoughts and now thinks about ideas such as "democracy" and "honor," as well as makes projections regarding the future. Morgan is most likely in which cognitive stage?
a. formal operational
b. concrete operational
c. preoperational
d. preconventional
Karina and James are people-watching on the campus green. They observe a woman approach a man and touch him on the arm to say hello. According to the research by Abbey (1982), James is more likely than Karina to interpret the woman's behavior as a/an
A) gesture of friendliness. B) signal of sexual interest. C) attempt to get his attention. D) gesture of dominance.
The somatic nervous system functions are completely voluntary.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Compared with past generations, children today spend less time ________.
A. engaged in informal outdoor play B. participating in adult-organized sports C. watching television D. playing video games