Caregivers who are observed to be abusive or neglectful have been associated with the __________ type of attachment.
Harmful environmental agents cause an average of 4-5 percent of birth defects.
Which of the following is an example of a continuity theory of development?
The primary objective in Kohlberg’s preconventional level is to fulfill one’s own needs and wants.
The gestational age of the embryo begins when the sperm and egg unite.
Which of the following is an assumption of continuous theories of development?
__________ parents are extremely strict, unresponsive, and expect obedience from their children.
Environment refers to the social and physical conditions that affect a person’s life.
Which of the following terms represents the debate between genetic and environmental influences on behavior?
Carol Gilligan criticized Kohlberg for basing his theory from his research on white, upper-class males.
Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development states that an individual constructs knowledge primarily through interaction with important figures in one’s life.
Nutrition, caregiver responsiveness, and learning opportunities are all __________ influences on maturation.
An indication of the average age at which a child will reach different developmental milestones is known as __________.
__________ refers to using prior knowledge and skills to interpret new information.
Summarize the nature versus nurture debate, and explain how contemporary theorists view this debate.
What is the main difference between continuity theories of development and stage theories of development?
Which of the following statements regarding cognitive development is false?
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