Maurice is never very distressed when his mother leaves him with the baby-sitter, nor does he exhibit an enthusiastic greeting when she returns. Maurice usually continues to do whatever he is doing when his mother enters the room. Ainsworth would characterize Maurice as having a(n) ________ attachment
a. secure c. ambivalent
b. avoidant d. unresponsive
B
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Which explanation of why we sleep would predict that long-term sleep deprivation would cause cognitive declines and physical problems, such as an impaired immune system?
A) preserve and protect B) activation-synthesis C) restore and repair D) problem-solving
According to the text, if Miguel watches as François receives a lollipop for cleaning up his toys, Miguel will most likely:
a. make a bigger mess. b. clean up his toys. c. steal the lollipop. d. ask for a lollipop.
From an Eastern world perspective, an emphasis on interconnectedness would more likely lead to greater attachment to one's intergenerational family, and ____________________
a) a more spiritual peacefulness toward the family b) more positive feelings toward caring for and valuing older adults c) stronger commitment to work hard for family goals d) more cross-cultural understanding
A graduate student gives a lecture on the research concerning individual differences that characterize the cognitive development of adolescents. Which of the following information that she gives to her audience is NOT true?
A. "By late adolescence, many youths are using formal operational thought more than concrete operational thought." B. "There is great variation among adolescents in the use of formal operational thought." C. "Most eighth graders are formal operational thinkers." D. "The data on whether or not formal operational thought increases with age is inconclusive."