What is the focus of evolutionary theory? What is its relevance for the study of human development? Give twoexamples of behaviors that take on new meaning when considered from an evolutionary perspective.
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Research that examines the rate and distribution of mental disorders in the population is called ____
a. historical research b. epidemiological research c. nomothetic research d. analogue research
Skills that must be mastered or personal changes that must be made for optimal development, such as learning to read, adjusting to sexual maturity, or establishing a vocation are best described as
a. developmental milestones. b. psychosocial dilemmas. c. moral dilemmas. d. developmental tasks.
When one's mental age is lower than one's actual age in years, then
a. the test lacks reliability. b. one's IQ is over 100. c. one's IQ is below 100. d. one's IQ is 100.
You test Mary's drawing ability by having her draw fruit, animals, landscapes, and houses. Mary then takes a drawing class in which she learns to draw human figures. You decide to test Mary again to see if her drawing ability has improved. You predict that if she shows any improvement at all it will be at drawing _______
a. fruit b. animals c. landscapes d. houses