Theories that suggest that our body's genetic code contains a built-in time limit for the reproduction of human cells are known by what collective name?
A. wear-and-tear theories of aging
B. inevitable death theories of aging
C. life expectancy theories of aging
D. genetic programming theories of aging
Answer: D
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Rogoff's research on guided participation indicates that
a. guided participation is irrelevant to cognitive development. b. the extent to which guided participation is applied in a given context depends on the specific types of skills and behaviors that children are expected to acquire. c. some parents are unable to be effective guides. d. some children are unable to benefit from guided participation.
Which of the following was one of the "treatments" used to help those with mental illnesses in centuries past?
a. Hanging them b. Drowning them c. Sending them off on a "therapeutic respite" d. Giving them time away from work
According to Piaget, infants about 12 months old pass simple _______________ tasks, but still fail _________________ tasks
a. object permanence; A-not-B error b. A-not-B error; object permanence c. object permanence; secondary circular d. tertiary; secondary circular
Vygotsky's key insight was to view development as an apprenticeship in which children develop as they work with skilled adults.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)