Chapter 3 discussed the cognitive developmental approach to explain children's acquisition of gender typing. One example of this approach is that
a. parents are likely to praise boys—rather than girls—for their athletic performance.
b. children tend to develop schemas, which organize their thoughts about females and males.
c. children watch peers, and they are more likely to imitate children of the same gender, rather than children of the other gender.
d. sex hormones and other biological factors are especially important in shaping children's gender typing.
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Adopted children who were at high risk for schizophrenia and who were raised in healthy families,
A) showed the same risk for schizophrenia as those adopted into dysfunctional families-genes were the most important factor. B) showed higher risk for schizophrenia than those adopted into dysfunctional families-they had trouble fitting in with the family. C) showed lower risk for schizophrenia than those adopted into dysfunctional families-a good environment may protect people with genetic vulnerabilities from developing schizophrenia. D) showed lower risk for schizophrenia than those adopted into dysfunctional families-the environment causes people to develop schizophrenia, not genes.
A person who has used an excessive amount of alcohol may experience changes in behavior such as becoming aggressive, making inappropriate sexual advances, and showing poor judgment and rapid shifts in mood, all of which make it more difficult to function effectively. These behavioral changes are said to be
a. maladaptive. b. malformed. c. impaired. d. substance use disorder.
A lack of emotional regulation is universally accepted as a sign of psychopathology
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Kalid is an African American who was born in New York but is currently living in Alabama
When asked his political and religious beliefs, he describes himself as more similar to those who are located in the northeastern states than those who are located in the southern part of the United States. At times, his friends amuse themselves at Kalid's expense by mocking his Brooklyn accent. The above statements are describing Kalid's ______. a. nationality b. race c. ethnicity d. mainstream cultural group