According to the principle of guided participation, cognitive growth results from
a. biological maturation
b. interactions with a more skilled individual.
c. independent learning.
d. application of operant conditioning principles.
b
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Research studies have found that generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is most common among a. young adult males
b. teenaged girls. c. adults over 45 years old. d. the elderly.
As part of an assignment, Bill's class was asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire on prejudice. Which research method was Bill's professor using?
a. field experiment b. survey c. naturalistic observation d. laboratory experiment
Because identical twins share the same genetic information, they have been the focus of many
studies. Research on identical twins can provide insight into which of the following developmental issue? a. Continuity versus Discontinuity b. Active versus Passive c. Stages versus Stability d. Nature versus Nurture
Martina recently learned she is pregnant, and at her first visit with her doctor, she says, "I usually have wine with dinner, and so I was drinking before I found out I was pregnant. Is my child at risk of brain damage?" Of the following, the most accurate response from the doctor is that:
A. when a pregnant woman abuses alcohol, she increases the risk that the child will have an intellectual disability. B. when a pregnant woman drinks any alcohol, even in moderation, she increases the risk the child will have heart disease but not brain damage. C. when a pregnant woman abuses alcohol, she increases the risk the child will be born with physical but not intellectual disabilities. D. when a pregnant woman drinks any alcohol, even in moderation, she increases the risk that either she or the baby will have a stroke during childbirth.