Which example best describes the zone of proximal development?
a) trying to teach a 1-year-old how to add
b) dressing a 4-year-old child who keeps saying, "I'll do it!"
c) attempting to teach a 5-year-old trigonometry
d) showing a toddler a book that has many colors, some of which the toddler already knows
Answer: d
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Debriefing individuals following their participation in research follows directly from the moral principles of
A. confidentiality and privacy. B. malfeasance and dignity. C. human interest and gratitude. D. beneficence and respect.
Which of the following does Kohlberg propose as the basis of moral development?
cognitive development || psychological functioning || biological maturity || environmental forces || || ||
The most powerful method of changing people's opinions is usually ________
a. a face-to-face interaction b. a written argument c. second-hand "word of mouth" d. a media presentation
Julia has just seen the movie Twelve Years a Slave with some friends. After leaving the theatre, she enthusiastically says that it's the best movie he's seen this year. Her friends counter with a lot of criticism of the acting, the sets, and the plot itself. Julia then agrees that, on second thought, it wasn't really such a good movie after all. Her behaviour demonstrates:
a. normative social influence b. informational social influence c. conflicting social norms d. mirror neuron system e. all of the above