List and define the four major principles governing growth
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . The cephalocaudal principle states that growth follows a direction and pattern that begins with the head and upper body parts and then proceeds to the rest of the body.
2 . The proximodistal principle states that development proceeds from the center of the body outward.
3 . The principle of hierarchical integration states that simple skills typically develop separately and independently but that these simple skills are integrated into more complex ones.
4 . The principle of the independence of systems suggests that different body systems grow at different rates.
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Werner is a traditional psychoanalyst and is treating Betty for problems with anxiety. Werner's techniques for treatment would probably involve ____
a. ?asking Betty to free-associate to parts of a dream b. ?reflecting Betty's words to show his interest in her and her difficulties c. ?asking Betty to engage in imaginary dialogues with someone not present to get in touch with her feelings d. ?training Betty in progressive relaxation techniques
According to Freud, when the standards of the ego ideal are met, we feel
a. pride. b. guilt. c. envy. d. fear and confusion.
Research on Erikson's theory of identity and intimacy produced which conclusion?
A. There are set pathways to achieving both identity and intimacy. B. There are several ways to achieve identity, but only one way to achieve intimacy. C. There is only one way to achieve identity, but there are several ways to achieve intimacy. D. There are multiple pathways to achieving identity and intimacy.
Suppose that children raised in an orphanage in a war-torn region of the world have had far too little food to eat. As a consequence, they have little body fat and are very weak. This condition would best be described as an example of:
a. marasmus b. stunting c. kwashiorkor d. anemia