When Susie was 18 months old, her mother stood behind her, helping her throw a bean bag into a bucket. As Susie's skill improved, her mother stepped back, letting her try on her own. This example best illustrates the concept of
What will be an ideal response?
the zone of proximal development.
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The person most closely associated with research on learned helplessness is __________.
A. Edward Thorndike B. Joseph Wolpe C. Martin Seligman D. Albert Bandura
Eye-blinking and sucking are examples of _____ reflexes
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A rock guitarist no longer derives the same enjoyment from playing, although he recently launched a world tour with his band. His _____ motivation to play has been _____ by the fortune and fame of rock-and-roll.
A) intrinsic; decreased B) intrinsic; increased C) conscious; increased D) extrinsic; decreased
Eli Todd is most notable for
A) creating an inkblot personality test that is still used by many clinical psychologists. B) advocating for humane treatment of the mentally ill in the United States. C) coining the term clinical psychology. D) creating the first widely used test of intelligence.