The debate among theorists about the relative importance of biological predispositions and environmental influences is known as the _____ in development
a. nature/nurture issue
b. continuity/discontinuity issue
c. active/passive theme
d. holistic approach
A
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Which conclusion is least consistent with the original formulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis? a. The need to aggress in response to frustration can be reduced if the frustrated individual behaves in anaggressive but relatively harmless way toward an object that is not related to the source of the frustration
b. The need to aggress in response to frustration is taught directly by reinforcement, important models, and themedia, and can be "unlearned" if the reinforcements and models change. c. The need to aggress in response to frustration is a psychological drive that resembles the physiological drive ofseeking food in response to hunger. d. The need to aggress in response to frustration can lead to nonviolent acts of aggression such as spreadingrumors about someone or telling hostile jokes.
Which piece of advice would be LEAST effective for a parent trying to foster moral development in a toddler?
a. Discuss the toddler's behavior openly with them. b. Express your feelings. c. Do not evaluate a child's actions in terms of good or bad. d. Establish a positive and cooperative relationship with the child.
Research designed to show that low self-esteem is the root cause of such social problems as drug use, dropping out of school, and criminal activity has repeatedly found that . . .
a. Low self-esteem is the main cause of these social problems b. Programs that increase self-esteem help to eliminate these social problems c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
In a national survey, approximately how many people who sought mental health care say that their lives improved as a result of the treatment?
a. three out of 10 b. five out of 10 c. seven out of 10 d. nine out of 10