Benton looks at his mother’s earrings for an extended period of time before eventually reaching out to touch the sparkling objects. This illustrates the growth pattern in Benton according to which developmental principle?
a) cerebral
b) cephalocaudal
c) proximodistal
d) lateralization
Answer: b
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Elliott's authoritarian parents have set a curfew of midnight for him on weekend nights. When Elliott comes home at 12:30 a.m. (after curfew) and explains he was late because of car trouble, his parents most likely will
A. punish Elliott without discussion. B. accept Elliott's explanation and decide not to punish him. C. explain to Elliott that he made a mistake and needs to be punished. D. just shrug and tell each other that "kids will be kids."
What term is used to describe a temporary period of sadness, without any related symptoms?
a. depressed mood b. depressive syndrome c. major depressive disorder d. pseudo-depression
James and David are both on a weight-loss program. James often works out right before bed and averages about 8.5 hours of sleep and David prefers to work out right away in the morning after about 5.5 hours of sleep. Who is likely to lose more body weight and body fat?
A. James will lose the same amount of body weight, but less fat, because he chooses to work out at night. B. Luis will lose more body weight and body fat because he chooses to jump- start his system in the morning by working out then. C. They will likely lose the same amount of weight and body fat. D. David will lose the same amount of body weight but less body fat due to lack of proper sleep.
An information-processing approach that builds on Piaget's research is known as _______ theory because it considers cognition as made up of different types of individual skills
a) behavioral b) operant c) classical d) neo-Piagetian