The arrival of a new baby in the family is most likely to
a. be a joyous occasion for all.
b. promote feelings of resentment and dependency behaviors in existing firstborn children.
c. result in parents overcompensating by paying more attention to older siblings than the newborn.
d. enhance an older sibling's feelings of competence and self-reliance.
b
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According to Erikson, which circumstance embodies the concept of stagnation?
A. Hector worries constantly about his health. B. Chloe is in the midst of a divorce. C. Zack is frustrated with his current work situation. D. Rachel decides not to get pregnant out of fear of gaining weight.
Which statement most accurately represents the feedback loop in the endocrine system?
a. A "communication system" between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, gonads, and adrenal glands which monitors and adjusts the levels of sex hormones. b. An anomaly in some adolescents which causes pubertal development to be prolonged, and fertility to be decreased. c. A "communication system" between androgens and estrogens which determines the gender of an individual. d. A structure within the endocrine system which controls the order of hormonal and pubertal events.
The high mortality rate for babies of adolescent mothers reflects the importance of prenatal support and care during the prenatal period
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true about child development theories?
A) They guide and give meaning to our observations and help us understand development. B) They are defined as mere opinions or beliefs. C) They provide ultimate truths about children and adolescents. D) They are difficult to verify, even with contemporary research methods.