Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding the theoretical perspectives of development described in the textbook?
a. They have all been proven to be true, at least in part.
b. Eventually researchers will determine which one of them is correct.
c. Any single one of them can be used to explain almost every aspect of children's behavior.
d. Each one provides a somewhat different angle from which to look at children's development.
D
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a. Homogenous sampling. b. Network sampling. c. Comprehensive sampling. d. Critical case sampling
During the preschool period, children begin to understand the meaning of the word “friend”
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Values are always consciously held
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Kristina has just learned that she is pregnant and wants to begin preparing the nursery. She and her husband bought a historic home, and one of the bedrooms will become the nursery. Kristina plans to remove old paint in the nursery, repaint to create a nature scene, and refurnish the room. Should she carry out her plan? Why or why not?
a. Yes, positive achievements help the mother relax, and the mother's healthy emotional state promotes normal prenatal development. b. No, the activity involved in removing paint and painting may result in muscle strain and harm the embryo/fetus. c. Yes, the exercise and activity involved in the project prepare the mother for a healthy delivery and promote development of the embryo/fetus. d. No, the old paint is likely to have lead content that will harm the embryo/fetus.