Dr. Smith believes people who are very aggressive have become so because of their life experiences. Dr. Goldberg believes people are more or less aggressive from birth because of genetic factors. Which of the following terms best describes an issue in human development that is highlighted by their disagreement?
a. nature versus nurture
b. cognition versus emotion
c. classical versus operant conditioning
d. cross-sectional studies versus longitudinal studies
e. continuity vs. discontinuity
a. nature versus nurture
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a. Infertility b. Loss of the testicle c. Future erectile problems d. Future orgasmic problems
Which statement about children of parents with substance-related disorders is true?
a. These children are less likely to develop a substance-related disorder. b. These children are more likely to develop alcoholism, but less likely to become smokers. c. These children are more likely to become smokers, but less likely to develop alcoholism. d. These children are more likely to develop a substance-related disorder.
The NSSHB found that masturbation is common throughout the life span, ____
a. increases during adolescence, and then decreases as partnered sex increases later in life b. decreases during adolescence, and then increases as partnered sex increases later in life c. decreases during adolescence, and then decreases further as partnered sex increases later in life d. increases during adolescence, and then increases further as partnered sex increases later in life
Jean Piaget is noted for his theory of __________
a) cognitive development. b) perceptual development. c) language development. d) motor development.