The argument that development is influenced either by nature or by nurture
A) was cast aside as a major controversy as it became clear that neither side could completely
explain human behavior.
B) is still a major point of contention and controversy within the field of child development
in the 21st century.
C) was clearly resolved in the 1950s by researchers who argued that humans are totally
determined by their experiences.
D) is of no theoretical or practical interest to individuals who study child development today.
A
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a. excitement b. plateau c. orgasm d. resolution
Margaret participates in a brain imaging study and learns that she has a highly active fight-flight freeze system (FFFS). Given this, how is she likely to respond when a driver runs a red light and almost hits her in a crosswalk?
A. She will be unbothered by the occurrence and continue walking. B. She will be furious but inhibit her behavior so as not to cause a scene. C. She will be fine in the moment but later become afraid of being hit by a car. D. She will have an intense reaction and yell loudly at the driver.
In the "Johnny Rocco" studies conducted by Schachter (1951), he found that when a confederate stubbornly deviated from the opinion of the rest of the group, the confederate then was more likely to
a. be voted as the leader. b. be suspected of playing the role of a confederate in the study. c. be voted out of the group. d. experience a large amount of cognitive dissonance.
Some people argue that aggression is innate rather than learned. Describe research evidence that genetics are not the whole story behind animal aggression
What will be an ideal response?