In the socioemotional selectivity theory, which function of friendship becomes less important as people age?
A. emotion-regulating
B. companionship
C. information-sharing
D. intimacy
Answer: C
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Regarding the sociocultural view of cognitive development, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. According to the sociocultural view, it is not enough for children to learn how to think, they must also learn specific intellectual skills valued by their culture. b. Vygotsky believed that children actively seek to discover new principles with many of their most important "discoveries" being guided by skillful tutors. c. When a child is close to having the mental skills needed to do the task, but requires help to accomplish the task, Vygotsky called this the zone of assimilation. d. Children can make rapid progress if they receive sensitive guidance from a skilled partner through scaffolding.
Which statement about motivation is TRUE?
a. Motivation energizes and directs behavior. b. We are always aware of motivational processes. c. There is only one type of motivation. d. Two people motivated by the same factor will satisfy that motive through similar means. e. Motivation always exists outside of one's awareness.
Of the three memory strategies, the spontaneous use of ________ does not occur until adolescence or even later
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Where does the developmental life stage of emerging adulthood usually appear?
a. In developed countries b. In traditional cultures c. In collectivistic cultures d. In developing countries