Which is a common challenge to Piaget's theory?
a. It failed to distinguish between competence and performance.
b. It overestimated young minds.
c. It placed too much emphasis on explaining development rather than describing development.
d. It overemphasized the role of social influence on cognitive development.
a
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a. quitting is better for men who are 60 or above b. quitting is good regardless of age. c. quitting is only effective for young men d. quitting is most effective if men stop drinking alcoholic drinks as well
Why are falls such a serious hazard for older adults?
A. because falls typically involve damage to the brain resulting in an acceleration of cognitive decline B. because the natural loss of bone and high prevalence of osteoporosis increase the risk of bone fractures, especially hip fractures C. because rehabilitation centers do not have enough space for the high numbers of elderly experiencing falls, resulting in longer recovery times D. because falls exacerbate the negative effects of other diseases such as diabetes or arthritis
Discuss four problem areas regarding jury deliberations
What will be an ideal response?
According to research by Victoria Molfese and her colleagues, _________ was the single most important predictor of scores on IQ tests among children age 3 to 8
a. parent IQ c. the quality of schools b. the home environment d. the children's IQ scores at age 2