Dr. Benjamin Spock wrote a popular book for parents, providing information on what behaviors can be expected of typical infants at specific ages. This sort of publication primarily reflects which goal of developmental psychology?
A. Prediction
B. Optimization
C. Explanation
D. Description
Answer: D
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A behavior does not have an impact on the environment
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Grandparents are an example of __________ that can promote children’s development
A) unidirectional influences B) third parties C) niche-picking D) a macrosystem