Marjorie believes that her husband, Tom, is an excellent father because he was born with a gentle nature and an abundance of patience. Tom, on the other hand, believes that he is a good father because he learned to be one from his own parents. Which fundamental question of human development does this issue address?

a. nature and nurture
b. external and internal
c. continuity and discontinuity
d. universal and context-specific development


a

Psychology

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If a cognitive therapist trained by Beck were treating Frances, whose depression was presented in your text, the therapist would probably

a. use role playing to help her acquire some new behaviors. b. challenge her tendency to blame herself. c. teach her deep breathing and how to relax. d. try to uncover her hidden motivations.

Psychology

The term in vivo is used to designate therapy procedures

a. associated with greater client discomfort. b. requiring extensive practice by the client. c. implemented in the clients' natural environment. d. not requiring therapist participation.

Psychology

Traditional yoga has eight parts, which consist of four practices and four experiences that one should strive for. One of the practices involve:

a. downward dog b. absolute devotion and meditation c. attitude toward the world (abstinence, truthfulness, and chastity) d. empathy and understanding towards others

Psychology

Children who have premature puberty resulting in full sexual development have

a. given birth as early as five years of age. b. an oversecretion of pituitary growth hormones. c. an undersecretion of adrenal sex hormones. d. a thyroid disorder.

Psychology