Which of the following factors is the biggest predictor of the likelihood that a spouse who is caring for their sick partner will develop depression symptoms?
a. marital satisfaction
b. whether the partner's illness is or is not progressive
c. whether the partner's illness is psychological or physical in nature
d. the nature and severity of the partner's symptoms
a
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One of the criticisms of Piaget's theory of cognitive development is that
a. Piaget may have overestimated the cognitive skills of infants and preschool children. b. Piaget may have underestimated the influence of cultural factors on cognitive development. c. the theory focuses too much on individual differences in development. d. evidence for the theory is based on cross-sectional research.
Yara spent the first 12 months of her life in an environment best described as "extremely deprived.". What characteristic would you LEAST expect to see in Yara at age five?
a. Significant likelihood of schizophrenia b. Emotional withdrawal c. Mild cognitive retardation d. Delayed motor skills
In what way did early scholars consider the issues of nature and nurture in psychology?
A. By recognizing that only nature or nurture could affect a specific domain of development B. By assuming that neither nature nor nurture would explain important developmental concepts C. By examining how nature and nurture affect each other reciprocally D. As a question of nature “versus” nurture
The only effective prevention strategy currently available for reducing the spread of AIDS appears to be
A. a vaccine. B. medications. C. changing high-risk behavior. D. educating people about the disease.