Sherri grasps for her rattle at 3 months of age but cannot quite get hold of it. However, by 11 months Sherri is holding and moving the rattle with total control. Which developmental principle does Sherri's behavior illustrate?
A. the principle of hierarchical integration
B. the proximodistal principle
C. the cephalocaudal principle
D. the principle of the independence of systems
Answer: A
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Identify the target population, the accessible population, and the sample for the following hypothetical study. A consultant is hired by a national firm to test the hypothesis that "casual days" (any days where employees can wear casual clothing) improve employee satisfaction and productivity on the job. To test this hypothesis, the consultant obtains a list of all of the employees at a local branch of the firm and randomly selects 60 employees to participate in the study.
What will be an ideal response?
Some children move through the stages more rapidly than others, depending on their ability and experiences
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the text, why do juries often reach unanimous verdicts despite clear contradictory evidence?
a. The power of the situation and group pressure b. They receive poor instructions from the judge. c. They experience cognitive dissonance. d. They get tired of arguing and give in to the majority.
The double standard is
a. confined to the United States. b. found only in individualistic countries. c. not confined to the United States. d. found only in collectivistic countries.