The fact that we are threatened by the idea of dying is explained by ____________________ theory, which also predicts that we suppress thoughts about death and avoid things that remind us of our mortality
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
terror management
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Which is a legitimate criticism of Vygotsky's theory?
a. There is no evidence that private speech helps children solve problems. b. He placed too much emphasis on the influence of social interactions. c. His stages of psychosocial development have received little empirical support. d. A model that focuses only on postformal thinking in adulthood is too limited to be considered a major developmental theory.
Marvin, who lives in San Francisco, has been asked to host a teenage alien, Regor, as part of an intergalactic exchange program. Marvin is sure that Regor would love to experience the adventure of sailing, but decides he should introduce the concept of a “sailboat” first. Marvin tries to describe the common features of a sailboat. He explains that they are pointed at the front and square at
the back, have a tall mast to hold up the sail, and have one or two triangular sails. Which of the following demonstrates a problem with this approach? a. ?Some sailboats have more than one mast and more than two sails. b. ?This description does not describe a specific sailboat. c. ?This description does not provide an average of all relevant features. d. ?Some sailboats are longer than others.
Lettie is underweight and has insulin injections. Which one of the following is her most likely
diagnosis? a. Type 1 diabetes b. Type 2 diabetes c. Asthma d. Allergies
Preschoolers' balance improves greatly when their
A) bodies become less bottom-heavy. B) center of gravity shifts from the trunk upward. C) bodies become more streamlined. D) growth follows the cephalocaudal trend.