Most contemporary developmental psychologists agree with Piaget that cognitive development involves a series of stages
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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According to theories regarding self-perception of emotions, what would be the likely effect of sitting at your desk slumped over in the chair with a bowed head?
a. You would make other people frown in response. b. You would feel proud. c. You would buffer your self-esteem against potential future threats. d. You would feel dejected.
Paivio's dual coding theory depends on which of the following assumptions?
a. A visual code (image) is independent of a verbal code. b. A visual code decays more slowly than a verbal code. c. A visual code is less affected by interference than a verbal code. d. All of these
Children have few fears until middle childhood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dan and Steven are considering getting their 4-year-old son a computer. Which statement can you share with them to best help them understand the value of computers in early childhood?
A) Computers have no educational benefits until children are old enough to read fluently. B) The use of word-processing programs in early childhood inhibits writing skills because the programs revise errors. C) Young children who use computers to draw or write produce much less elaborate pictures and text. D) Computer literacy and math programs expand children’s general knowledge.