Dr. Benjamin Spock wrote a popular book for parents, providing information on what behaviors can be expected of typical infants at specific ages. This sort of publication primarily reflects which goal of developmental psychology?
a. Prediction
b. Optimization
c. Explanation
d. Description
d
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Studies of personality and leadership suggest that leaders tend to be
a. extraverted, agreeable, conscientious, stable, and smart. b. authoritarian, introverted, liberal, and well-adjusted. c. physically attractive, strong, and well-groomed. d. memorable, talkative, and willing to take responsibility. e. quick-witted, insightful, well-adjusted, and dynamic.
Older people spend what percent of their income on health care?
A. 20 percent B. 15 percent C. 10 percent D. 5 percent
The method of communication that conveys emotions best is
a. verbal communication. c. facial expression. b. distance zone. d. eye contract.
Which theory maintains that emotion is caused by the interaction of physiological changes and the cognitive labeling of the reason for the physical reaction?
a. the James-Lange theory b. activation theory c. two-factor theory d. the Cannon-Bard theory e. the facial feedback theory