Neonates can see 8–12 inches. This is approximatelythe range from the neonate's eyes to the
caregiver's face. This would support which of the following theories?
a. Ethology
b. Sociobiology
c. Bioecological
d. Social-cultural
a. Ethology
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Rogers postulated that children would develop a negative self-concept if they:
A. received primarily conditional positive regard B. ignored the influence of their cognitive unconscious C. utilized defense mechanisms to deal with anxiety D. operated under an internal locus of control
Antagonistic center-surround organization means that
A. photoreceptors in the fovea will suppress input from photoreceptors in the periphery of the eye. B. photoreceptors in the periphery of the eye will suppress input from photoreceptors in the fovea. C. light falling on the center of a receptive field has the opposite effect than light falling on the surround. D. light falling on the center of a receptive field has the identical effect as light falling on the surround.
The field of psychobiology explores the ________
a. evolution has shaped our instincts, drives, urges, and needs b. biological foundations of behavior and mental processes c. our mental state affects our physical health d. behavioral patterns affect biological development
According to Damon, the second stage of building friendship for middle-school- age children is
a) basing friendship on intelligence. b) basing friendship on others' behavior. c) basing friendship on trust. d) basing friendship on psychological closeness.