__________ is the theory that human development is shaped by five interrelated systems in the social environment.

A. Ecological theory
B. Developmental systems
C. Social learning
D. Cognitive development


Answer: A

Psychology

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A. experiencing fear of failure B. lacking in extrinsic motivation C. an underachiever D. a slacker

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According to the MacArthur Foundation, which phrase BEST describes the proportion of those hospitalized with mental illness who go on to commit violence with a gun?

a. very few b. some c. about half d. most

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following situations best illustrates the placebo effect?

a) You sleep because you are tired. b) You throw up after eating bad meat. c) You have surgery to repair a defective heart valve. d) You drink a nonalcoholic drink and become "intoxicated" because you think it contains alcohol.

Psychology