Identify some of the advantages and disadvantages of early maturation for boys
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- Boys who mature early are more apt to have difficulty in school and become involved with drug abuse.
- Boys who mature early are often more conforming and lack humor.
- The advantages are related to success as an athlete, leading to a positive self-concept.
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Which of the following conclusions about the genetics of alcohol use disorders can be legitimately drawn from adoption studies?
a. Genetics do not play a very significant role. b. There appears to be a strong association between genetics and the etiology of alcohol use disorder. c. Being reared by an alcoholic parent can fully account for the known risk. d. There is too much inconsistency in the studies to allow us to draw any conclusions.
According to the textbook, the FIRST rule of critical thinking is to:
A) be sceptical of everything. B) only trust what you observe. C) doubt your own conclusions. D) believe information published in scientific journals.
What did Erikson mean by "trust versus mistrust?"
What will be an ideal response?
Erikson's widow, Joan Erikson, suggested an additional stage of psychosocial development called
A) gerotranscendence. B) disengagement. C) continuity. D) reminiscence.