Janet is learning to ride a tricycle. Her father offers support when she finds it difficult to pedal. Which of the following cognitive development techniques is used by Janet's father?
A. Fast mapping
B. Scaffolding
C. Contrast assumption
D. Rehearsal
Answer: B
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Which theory of aging proposes that people need to maintain their desired level of involvement in society in order to maximize their sense of well-being and self-esteem?
A. disengagement theory B. activity theory C. continuity theory D. compensational theory
One advantage of Maslow's hierarchy is that it:
a. has a strong empirical database to support it b. establishes a priority for taking care of various needs c. explains differences among people d. is universally accepted
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the influence of hormones on human sexual desire?
A) Teenage girls' increased sex drives are associated with increased hormone levels. B) The sex drive of a man who has dysfunctional testes can be increased with hormones. C) Adult women's sex drives are not influenced by the administration of hormones. D) Teenage males' increased sex drives are related to increases in testosterone at puberty.
When students studied others who were worse off than themselves, they felt greater satisfaction with their own lives. This is an example of the principle of
A) relative deprivation. B) adaptation level. C) behavioral contrast. D) opponent processes.