The notion of plasticity refers to the:
fact that many academic fields contribute data and insight to the science of
development.
universals and specifics of human development in many cultural settings.
vast array of contexts in which development occurs.
ability of human traits to be molded during development.
ability of human traits to be molded during development.
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Conditioned taste aversions represent an unusual or atypical example of
a. observational learning. b. punishment. c. operant conditioning. d. classical conditioning.
In contrast to those with anorexia, adolescents who suffer from bulimia are more likely to
a. prevent food absorption through induced vomiting or use of laxatives. b. suffer serious health risks. c. focus exclusively on weight loss. d. have spurts of public gluttony.
Which of the following statements is true about personality assessment?
A. Assessment of personality is useful only if we assume people can report about themselves accurately and honestly. B. The methods a psychologist uses to assess personality depend partly on which approach to personality he or she adopts. C. Psychoanalytic psychologists often use self-report inventories to assess personality. D. Psychologists no longer use vague stimuli like inkblots to measure personality.
Regarding depth perception, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Recent research has shown that depth perception does not begin to develop until seven to nine months of age. b. Depth perception depends on both brain maturation and individual experience. c. Older infants who have just learned to walk must again learn to avoid the "deep" side of the visual cliff. d. The fact that infants will often crawl off tables and beds shows that integration of depth perception with motor skills has not yet been accomplished.