Describe different cultural conceptions of death.

What will be an ideal response?


- Reaction to death is diverse.
- Christian and Jewish youth view death from a "scientific" point of view, whereas Sunni Muslim and Druze children view death in spiritual terms.
- Native Americans see death as a continuation of life. Lakota parents believe that when people die they move to the spirit land called Wanagi Makoce inhabited by people and animals.
- Children of Northern Ireland and Israel understand the finality of death at an earlier age than U.S. and British children.

Psychology

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During the middle childhood years, children in immigrant families __________.

A. often have significant learning problems B. often do quite well in the United States C. are less fluent in communication skills D. typically suffer from depression

Psychology

Grandpa Gus had not been on a bicycle for years. As he took off on one, he yelled and said, "I guess once you learn, you never forget.". To ride the bike, Grandpa is using:

a. semantic memory b. episodic memory c. elaborative memory d. procedural memory

Psychology

An example of stage-three behavior is

thumb-sucking and self-soothing. searching for a teddy bear hidden under a blanket. trying to dress like Mommy or Daddy. looking for a smile and smiling back.

Psychology

One common form of oversimplification is argument by anecdote. Anecdotes are often a source of stereotyping as well. Explain how an anecdote might be a source of stereotyping

Illustrate your explanation with an example that could show how a stereotype could develop. What will be an ideal response?

Psychology