Proponents of which major theoretical perspective believe that the keys to understanding development are observable behavior and outside stimuli in the environment?
a. psychodynamic
b. behavioral
c. cognitive
d. evolutionary
Ans: b. behavioral
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Adam studies his psychology material using note cards
He writes questions on the front of the card and the answers on the back of the card. After he has a stack of note cards completed, he studies them one by one, over and over again. Based on memory research, which of the following statements should NOT be made to Adam to help him maximize his studying? a) "Adam, your memory for the last few cards will be better than for the middle group of cards." b) "Hey, Adam, don't be surprised that you have a better memory for the first few cards." c) "Adam, this is not such a great study technique. You'll be better off just reading over your notes." d) "Adam, make sure to shuffle your cards after a while."
Jesse is an adolescent who is identity-foreclosed. As such, he will tend to
A) seek out and carefully evaluate information and critically reflect on and revise his views. B) doubt that anything can ever be known with certainty. C) believe rational criteria can be used to make choices. D) fear rejection by people on whom he depends for affection and self-esteem.
Going along with the crowd (e.g., doing the ice bucket challenge, smoking pot, polar plunging) because of a fear of social exclusion is an example of
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