Five-year-old Amanda is walking through the grocery store with her mother, and Amanda accidentally knocks over a display. Her mother is furious with her, calls Amanda names, and tells Amanda she is clumsy and stupid for causing a mess

This is an example of

a) cycle of violence hypothesis.
b) child abuse.
c) psychological maltreatment.
d) authoritarian parenting style.


c

Psychology

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a. A male who identifies himself as masculine b. A female who identifies herself as feminine c. A male who identifies himself as a "sissy" d. A female who identifies herself as a "tomboy"

Psychology

The Müllerian system will develop into the a. uterus, fallopian tubes, and upper portion of the vagina. b. seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and the prostate

c. penis and scrotum. d. labia, clitoris, and outer portion of the vagina.

Psychology

Alfred Binet's insight regarding a method of measuring achievement had an international impact in the twentieth century. What was the original purpose of his test and how did he quantify (measure) achievement?

What scoring system did later researchers base on Binet's method, and how was it originally calculated? What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Not having a good reason to behave in a particular way is known as ______.

A. other justification B. rationalization trap C. mental trap D. insufficient justification

Psychology