After a long and trying day filled with tantrums and arguments from his toddler, a young father threw up his hands in despair and said, "Now I know what they mean by the terrible twos!" The most probable reason for this phenomenon is that ______
a. parents get worn out by the time they have spent two years with their children
b. the child is insecure
c. the child is making the transition from the preoperational to the concrete
operational stage
d. it is often difficult for children of this age to find a balance between dependence
and autonomy
d
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Early sexuality researchers from the 19th century concentrated on the healthy and positive aspects of sexuality
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Using human factors methods to design computers and software is referred to as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The authoritative parent demands
a. obedience as a virtue for its own sake. c. reasonable, mature behavior. b. compliance as a sign of respect. d. unconditional love.
An example of ________ is when an adult claims to have an imaginary companion who tells him what to do
a. unpredictability b. maladaptiveness c. observer discomfort d. irrationality e. distress