One reason for increased coordination and agility during the middle childhood years is
a. practice using physical skills.
b. decreased myelination of motor pathways.
c. decreased muscle strength.
d. reduced size and activity in the cerebellum.
a
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reliability. b. concurrent validity. c. descriptive validity. d. inter-rater reliability.
Tina is introducing her topic by saying, "Today I will be talking about the fundamental emotional bond that develops between the infant and the caregiver.". What is the topic of her presentation?
a. psychosocial development b. closeness c. temperament d. attachment
The most important type of symbolic activity of young children is drawing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Each of the following is an advantage of projective tests except ________
a. they have higher reliability and validity than objective tests b. some psychologists believe that projective tests can uncover unconscious thoughts and fantasies c. since the person taking the test often doesn't know its true purpose; responses are less likely to be faked d. because the tests are flexible, people can take them in a relaxed atmosphere