Margaret argues that understanding human development is most like understanding botany, since in botany you need to learn about various systems, such as respiration, photosynthesis, energy production, and so forth
She states: "It is only by understanding how each system works that it is possible to understand the entire process." Margaret's view is most like that described in which theory of human development?
a. the bioecological model
b. operant conditioning
c. Piaget's theory of cognitive development
d. Vygotsky's view of social-cognitive development
a
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a. increased myelination. b. a surge in neurotransmitters. c. damage to the corpus callosum. d. similarity of function in two or more brain locations.
At what point of fertilization does implantation in the uterus typically occur?
a. Within the first 24 hours after fertilization b. Within 72 hours of fertilization c. Approximately 5-8 days after fertilization d. Approximately 10-14days after fertilization
Which type of conditioning is based on the principle that behavior becomes more likely or less likely depending on its consequences?
a. Classical conditioning b. Operant conditioning c. Counterconditioning d. Higher-order conditioning
Sociocultural theory:
a. illuminates the interplay between genetics and development. b. teaches that people are social beings who are affected by the cultures in which they live. c. explores the importance of the unconscious on child development. d. explains how one's genes interact with one's environment.