Although Kendra, a 16-year-old, occasionally shows signs of ______________, it may be more an indication of her attempt to develop an identity, and to psychologically separate from her family, than a sign of general cognitive immaturity
A) reflective thinking
B) adolescent egocentrism
C) combinatorial logic
D) abstract thought
B) adolescent egocentrism Recent studies have called into question the idea that adolescent egocentrism stems from an inability to consider other people's perspective, but may instead reflect the development of a stable sense of self during adolescence.
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How long does the first step in new drug development--initial synthesis and preclinical trials--typically take?
a. 1 - 3 months b. 6 months - 1 year c. 1 - 3 years d. 5 - 10 years
What do all indigenous healing therapies have in common?
a. Treatment of the problem through the use of an indigenous ritual b. An emphasis on forces internal to the person suffering from the mental disorder c. The assumption that people are immune to spiritual forces d. A greater influence of punishment rather than that of reinforcement e. The fact that each works most effectively when combined with psychoanalysis
Match the term with the appropriate definition or description.
A. Cognitive restructuring B. Milieu therapy C. Allele D. Id E. Attachment style F. Phenotype G. Token economy H. Neurotransmitter I. Epigenesis J. Personality trait
Which of the following factors may account for the higher rate of conduct disturbances in boys than in girls?
A. Girls tend to be more passive and receptive to disciplinary efforts. B. Parents are more likely to physically punish boys severely than girls. C. Parents are more likely to be concerned about their daughters than their sons. D. Boys are less responsive to punishment and other forms of discipline.