The nature-nurture controversy debates whether development is continuous or a series of stages.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Rationale: Correct. The nature-nurture controversy debates the extent to which human behavior is the result of nature (heredity) and of nurture (environmental influences). See 1-3: Controversies in DevelopmentControversies in Development
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a. lower b. higher c. less creative d. more creative
Jerry is feeling sad. His roommate Bob has just learned of the facial feedback hypothesis. To help Jerry feel better, he tells Jerry to:
A) open a thesaurus and slowly pronounce words that are synonyms of happiness. B) apply a cold compress to his face for 30 minutes. C) hold a pencil in his pursed mouth for a few minutes. D) force a smile every few minutes.
Psychology is distinct from psychiatry in that it
a. requires significantly less graduate training. b. is concerned with all behavior, not just abnormality and mental illness. c. is based on counseling therapy rather than medication. d. is less concerned with scientific method than the latter disciplines. e. is not considered to be a scientific field.
In many cultures left-handedness is ____
a. only appropriate for males b. acceptable for childhood but not adulthood c. regarded with acceptance and equality d. regarded with fear and contempt