Which of the following statements is considered a major implication of evolutionary theory related to the study of human development?
a. The importance of similarities among all humans allows for the scientific study of continuity over time.
b. Factors that influence reproductive success of a group have implications for the survival of the species.
c. The early years of childhood are most critical in shaping the structure of adult personality.
d. The course of human development is shaped by entries into and exits from key life roles.
b
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While functionalism emphasizes the adaptive purpose of ____, evolutionary psychology emphasizes the adaptive purpose of ____
a. physical structures of the body; behavior b. behavior; consciousness c. consciousness; behavior d. consciousness; physical structures of the body
What is true of the blood-brain barrier?
A. It is a valve-like structure that prevents the peripheral blood from mixing with the cerebrospinal fluid. B. It requires special transporters to move amino acids and vitamins into the brain. C. It is formed by pores in the blood vessel walls that control which molecules can pass through. D. It does not allow lipid-soluble drugs to enter the brain.
The projective hypothesis assumes that
a) responses to highly structured tasks reveal hidden attitudes and motivations. b) preferences for unstructured stimuli reveal unconscious motives. c) unstructured stimuli provoke anxiety. d) responses to ambiguous stimuli are influenced by unconscious factors.
Babies are generally born with a preference for the flavors of their culture
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.