Built-in or instinctive behaviors are known by ethologists as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
fixed action patterns
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Which of the following accurately reflects Vygotsky's view of the education system of his day?
He felt that children were incapable of memorizing facts at such a young age. He felt that the rote memorization of facts impeded children's ability to apply their acquired knowledge. He felt that the teachers of the time were inadequately educated. He felt that too much was required of school-age children and that this led to a sense of shame and guilt.
One longitudinal study depicted in this chapter that assessed aggressive behavior over a 22-year time period found that
A) children who were aggressive at age 8 were more likely to be convicted of criminal offenses later in life. B) children who were aggressive at age 5 were more likely to be involved in domestic violence later in life. C) children who were aggressive at age 10 were more likely to be watch violent television shows and movies later in life. D) children who were aggressive at age 3 are likely to have a genetic component to their aggression.
After death, __________ enzymes __________ brain tissue.
A. microbial; fix B. microbial; harden C. autolytic; dissolve D. autolytic; preserve
During puberty, major physical changes are stimulated by the ______.
A. hippocampus B. ovaries C. gonads D. pituitary gland