When young Ari was born, his father was absolutely amazed by the fact that his head was proportionally so much larger than the rest of his body. In talking with his wife, a developmental psychologist,
about his reaction, she laughed and said, "Oh that's so normal! Children tend to grow from top to bottom, in a pattern called the __________ rule."
a. proximodistal
b. cephalocaudal
c. north-to-south
d. motor sequencing
Answer: B
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a. we see ourselves somewhat differently with each person we meet b. we are always guarded and reserved with strangers c. we are always confident around our employers d. we do not have different social selves; the social self is consistent
Trevor was recently passed up for a promotion at work
He was frustrated and angry because he felt strongly that he deserved the promotion. In light of that, he began taking home office supplies and stretching the truth on his time card. When asked about these behaviors, Trevor said that the company owed him for not awarding him with the promotion. Which of the following defense mechanisms may best explain Trevor's reasoning? a) sublimation b) projection c) rationalization d) displacement
For most women, the days before menstruation are reliably associated with:
a. depression. b. irritability. c. elation. d. creativity. e. none of these f. a and b
Race, class, and gender are __________
A) important elements of socialization B) not important to socialization C) important only to the socialization of children D) important only to the socialization of adults