Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who study development, they share a single goal: to identify __________
A) genetic factors that contribute to longevity
B) environmental factors that contribute to disease and illness
C) those factors that lead to abnormal development in children and adolescents
D) those factors that influence consistencies and transformations in people from conception to death
Answer: D
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Tony's behavior can be described as a. a phobia of going into his brother's room because he is afraid his hatred will actually hurt him. b. a mental compulsion developed to neutralize his bad thoughts. c. an attempt to be better in math than his brother to gain parental acceptance. d. a compulsive ritual designed to make him like his brother more.
Which of the following statements is true about kleptomania? a. The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value
b. The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders. c. The disorder has been fairly well-studied because of the somewhat high prevalence. d. All of these
Which area of the brain is associated with higher-level cognition?
a. the frontal lobes c. the corpus callosum b. the brain stem d. the left hemisphere
Attending to a conversation inside a busy room requires you to attend to a particular ______.
A. wavelength B. hair cell C. pure tone D. auditory object