You are visiting your sister, who has 4-year-old twins. They ask whether they can have some milk, and you are pouring it for them. You choose one glass that is tall and thin and one that is short and wide. After you pour the milk, your niece is unhappy because you gave "more" milk to your nephew. You actually gave each of them the same amount, but your niece and nephew lack the mental ability to

What manner of death for children ages 1 through 9 has nearly tripled since 1960?

A. sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) B. child abuse, malnutrition, and neglect C. homicides D. automobile accidents, fires, and drowning

Frank believes his good grade on the psychology exam was due to pure luck. Frank is demonstrating what Julian Rotter called an external locus of control

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

In 2005 the United States Supreme Court outlawed the practice of using capital punishment (the death penalty) for juvenile offenders. What was the basis of this ruling?

a. The recognition that using the death penalty on juveniles presented a clear risk of unnecessary pain, which would violate the constitutional prohibition on "cruel and unusual punishment." b. The recognition that juveniles have a biological deficiency in their ability to use good judgment. c. The recognition that putting juveniles to death would be more of a punishment for their families than for the juveniles themselves. d. The recognition that juveniles are psychologically incapable of being responsible for their own actions.

Erikson suggested that a proper balance between trust and mistrust can result in the acquisition of hope.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)