A child’s ability to think about objects symbolically represents a qualitative change in cognitive development. The achievement of this step is an example of __________
a) continuous development
b) discontinuous change
c) sensitive development
d) critical development
Answer: b
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a. primed with words like "dangerous" and "risky" b. primed with words like "fun" and "adventurous" c. asked to avoid the fundamental attribution error d. asked to avoid the ultimate attribution error
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a. watching comedies on television c. pleasure reading b. participating in church activities d. aerobic exercise training
Before deciding on the particular form of treatment for an individual, a therapist needs to
a. find out what medications the individual is taking to check for drug interactions. b. meet with close family members to apprise them of the situation. c. identify the problem and its causes. d. make a prognosis in consultation with a psychiatrist. e. explore the patient's repressed issues from childhood.
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