Which theory did the text identify as today's most influential theory of parent-child and other close relationships?
a. Social learning theory
b. Humanistic theory
c. Attachment theory
d. Cognitive developmental
c
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Your cousin Benito, age 30, has worked at five different companies since the age of 18, when he started working
His mother expresses to you that she is worried he will not be hired when he applies for his next job because other applicants his age will probably have stayed with one company longer than Benito has. Based on what you know from your developmental psychology course, what can you tell your aunt about Benito's five jobs in the past twelve years? a. Benito will probably not get hired when he applies for his next job since other applicants his age most likely have stayed with one or two jobs between the ages of 18 and 30. b. Benito is changing jobs so frequently because he constantly shows up late to work, due to poor sleep hygiene, and is unlikely to be hired at his next job. c. Benito has likely settled on his permanent career after working for five employers, and probably has no plans to apply elsewhere. d. Benito will likely be in good company with other applicants his age when he applies for his next job since the average American holds eight different jobs between the ages of 18 and 30.
Which of the following most likely makes use of heuristics?
A. a chemical equation for the synthesis of sulfuric acid B. a recipe for making cookies on the back of a box of cornflakes C. a computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department store D. an article by a Nobel Prize winner titled "How to Succeed in Science"
Which of the following is the best description of Piaget's symbolic function?
a) The child is able to understand that symbols on a page (letters or numbers) mean something. b) The child is able to use a mental symbol, a word, or an object to stand for or represent something that is not physically present. c) The child is able to use organized, formal, logical mental processes. d) The child is able to use his/her imagination.