Which is the best statement of the principle of natural selection?
a. Over time, the environment naturally selects some traits over others.
b. Genetic variations become more common over time if they affect traits that are adaptive in a particular environment.
c. A species constantly improves as parents pass along their best traits to their offspring.
b
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The average age of coming out for LGB adolescents has _____ in recent decades
a. remained the same b. declined c. increased d. sharply increased
According to Kohut, childhood narcissism ______
a. is normal and sets the stage for healthy development when combined with parental empathy b. is normal and sets the stage for healthy development when confronted with strict discipline from parents c. is pathological and must be dealt with early and forcefully d. is pathological if it involves the belief that "the world revolves around me"
According to Mahler, the process of separation-individuation optimally begins at
a) birth. b) four months. c) two years. d) puberty.
Which of the following factors is most likely to predict high status for older adults in a culture?
A. Older adults retire early, and the authority shifts to younger adults. B. Age-related role changes involve reduced responsibility. C. Older individuals control key family/community resources. D. Nuclear families are the most common family arrangement in a culture.