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A child’s intellectual capacity is most likely to reach its fullest potential in a home where __________.

A
curiosity and exploration is repressed
B
the child does not have to follow a regular routine
C
the child has been raised to be nonassertive and dependent
D
there is strong emotional support and security
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Describe how Carol Gilligan’s perspective on moral development is different from Kohlberg’s theory of moral development.

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Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral reasoning was criticized by Carol Gilligan due to Kohlberg's claim that __________.

A
men are at a lower level of moral reasoning than women
B
women are at a lower level of moral reasoning than men
C
women primarily think in terms of rules and justice
D
men think in terms of rules and relationships
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According to Piaget’s theory on cognitive development, individuals construct knowledge mainly through __________.

A
acquiring an early education
B
interaction with the environment
C
parental influence
D
use of cultural tools
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Explain how social interactions with peers can influence moral development.

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What type of attachment is displayed when a child actively explores the environment but seeks out the caregiver for reassurance or comfort?

A
anxious-ambivalent
B
disorganized-disoriented
C
secure
D
insecure-avoidant
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When new understandings are achieved but the range of information able to be understood does not change, a learner’s zone of proximal development __________.

A
grows wider
B
becomes bigger
C
is smaller
D
does not change
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Give one similarity and one difference between Jean Piaget’s and Lev Vygotsky’s views on cognitive development.

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Which of the following statements regarding cognitive development is false?

A
Parents who reason openly with children can limit a child’s cognitive ability.
B
An educational environment that encourages children to explain personal thoughts generally improves cognitive ability.
C
Opportunities to reflect on prior knowledge often increases cognitive development.
D
Lack of opportunity to explore one’s environment can limit one’s reasoning.

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