An infant who is timid and shy may be at risk for developing an anxiety disorder. Timidity and shyness are considered which type of risk factor?
a. general
b. developmental
c. specific
d. familial
C
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a. ruminative b. anniversary c. annual d. responsive
Which of the following statements is true of amphetamines?
A) They reduce irritability when consumed in high doses. B) They improve hunger and appetite. C) They increase hyperactivity. D) They provide a euphoric rush when consumed in high doses.
Elena and Aidan are both writers and spend a great deal of time reading to their young son. This is an
example of A) a passive gene–environment correlation. B) an evocative gene–environment correlation. C) an active gene–environment correlation. D) niche-picking.
In a study by Schauble (1990), children played a computer game in which they set up races between different cars
The children's goal was to determine which of five car features (wheels, engine, tailfin, color, and muffler) had a causal relation to speed. Describe a strategy that might be used by a child in the formal operations period to solve this problem. Contrast that strategy with a strategy that might be used by a child in the concrete operations period. What will be an ideal response?