The concept of the zone of proximal development suggests that a child will improve more if he/she
a) is left to figure out a task on his/her own.
b) uses trial and error practices independently.
c) solves problems without assistance from peers.
d) receives aid from someone more competent in task.
d
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Which of the following is NOT included in the ethical guidelines for human participants in psychological research?
a. Participants should not be subjected to harmful or dangerous treatments. b. Participants should be paid for their participation. c. Participants' right to privacy should not be compromised. d. Participants should volunteer to participate.
In Israel, in studies of children reared in collective child-care arrangements, the primary responsibility for child care in communal settlements is assigned to _____
a. a grandmother or a grandfather c. the father b. a professional caregiver d. the mother
Wilkinson proposes that society should allow the serving of alcohol only __________
a. to those over 21 b. at supervised public events c. when food is available d. to individuals who are not going to drive
What appears to be the main reason why today's children are not getting adequate sleep?
a. the demands of formal schooling b. their desire to stay up late to watch television c. their desire to stay up talking with friends and being online d. their stress related to all the demands of modern life