Persistent observations that a currently accepted paradigm cannot explain are called:
a. anomalies
b. paradigms
c. anachronisms
d. revolutions
a. anomalies
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A) assimilation B) mental representation C) object permanence D) equilibrium
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a. Say No to Peers Program; alcohol b. Say No to Peers Program; cigarettes c. Strengthening Families Program; alcohol d. Strengthening Families Program; cigarettes
Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake. He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories. Is Gary doing the right thing?
What will be an ideal response?
Which statement about the physical growth of infants and toddlers is true?
A. Infants and toddlers grow in spurts. B. Infants and toddlers grow at a consistent, steady rate. C. Infants grow in spurts, but toddlers grow at a consistent, steady rate. D. Infants and toddlers grow more slowly than at any other time during childhood.