Two human development theorists are having a debate. One believes that developmental changes occur gradually and the other believes that changes occur in major leaps that dramatically alter our bodies and behavior. The arguments proposed by these theorists characterize the _____ controversy in developmental theory.
a. conservative vs. liberal
b. active vs. passive
c. nature vs. nurture
d. continuous vs. discontinuous
Answer: d. continuous vs. discontinuous
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Erik Erikson's developmental stages are organized around potential turning points called
a. fixation points. b. psychosocial crises. c. developmental tasks. d. psychosexual crises.
____ is related to sexually abused children's level of distress, as well as their recovery from the trauma
a. Gender b. Maternal support c. Relation to the perpetrator d. Paternal support
The fetal period is characterized by:
a. conception and fertilization b. attachment to the wall of the uterus c. functioning vital organs and human physical characteristics d. the beginnings of the spinal cord, heart, and other organs
Describe one of the visual illusions you learned about in this chapter, and explain how it fools the eye.
What will be an ideal response?