The ___________ theory of development states that development takes place in unique stages occurring at specific times or ages.

a. many courses
b. continuous
c. discontinuous
d. nature


c. discontinuous

The discontinuous theory of development states that development takes place in unique stages occurring at specific times or ages.

Psychology

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A Z score of 0 would correspond to approximately what percentile?

a. 0 b. 1 c. 16 d. 50

Psychology

When one-year-old Terrace is in new surroundings, he will explore freely if his mother watches him. If she leaves the room he begins to cry, but when she returns he smiles and stops fussing. Terrace would be considered a(n) ____ infant.

A. securely attached B. insecurely attached C. unattached D. disturbed

Psychology

During a direct observation, which of the following techniques can limit the chance that some traits will be overlooked or that some traits will be exaggerated?

a. situational tests b. projective tests c. unstructured interviews d. rating scales

Psychology

Which of the following is true regarding cognitive obstacles?

A) Cognitive obstacles are often self-imposed. B) Cognitive obstacles can be overcome by using a mental set. C) Cognitive obstacles are always caused by the parameters of the problem itself. D) Cognitive obstacles can be overcome by using functional fixedness.

Psychology