________ occurs when parents or other caregivers harm their child's behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical functioning through either overt behavior or neglect

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


Psychological maltreatment

Psychology

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Meta-analyses of many studies of divorce show that a common consequence of divorce for children is __________.

A. externalizing behavior problems B. higher academic achievement C. improved social relationships with peers D. less anxiety, withdrawal, and depression

Psychology

Social ____ refers to behavior in which infants in unfamiliar or ambiguous environments look at an adult for cues to help them interpret the situation

a. anxiety b. referencing c. balancing d. equilibration

Psychology

By about eighteen months of age, children show some knowledge of gender categories by

a. preferring to spend time with a member of the same sex. b. matching male and female faces with their appropriate voices. c. preferring to spend time with a member of the opposite sex. d. matching sex-differentiated toys with male and female voices.

Psychology

Although they are all correct answers, which of the following would be the least effective example of a prototype for the concept of "fruit"?

A. Olive B. Banana C. Mango D. Pineapple

Psychology