A personality characteristic, often peaking in adolescence and emerging adulthood, which describes the extent to which an individual enjoys novelty and intensity of sensation is referred to as __________

a) intensity seeking
b) sensation seeking
c) nonconformity behavior
d) individuality index


Answer: b

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a. a targeted protocol that focuses primarily on sustained intervention that prepares the child for life outside the parental home. b. a focused protocol that emphasizes the prevention of maladaptive behaviors on the part of the child. c. a comprehensive protocol that focuses primarily on the caregivers' responses to the child. d. a comprehensive protocol that focuses on early intervention, is multi-dimensional, and is multi-method.

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The theory that arose in direct opposition to psychoanalytic and behaviorist theories is

humanism. cognitive. epigenetic. sociocultural.

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Bertram is a surly child who can't bear to be alone, yet he has few friends because he has little self-control

Even the children he prefers to be with, who are much younger than he is, get frustrated with his impulsiveness. His parents are probably of the __________ type. a) authoritative b) authoritarian c) permissive d) indulgent

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Sean, a 4-year-old, is able to throw and catch a ball well. He is not as developed in his ability to kick a ball or jump, however. Most likely, Sean

A) has cerebral palsy. B) has fine motor delays. C) has fragile X Syndrome. D) is normal.

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