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According to Erikson's theory of development, a sense of ______ develops in an infant whose basic biological and emotional needs are adequately met.

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_____ theories explain gender differences in terms of their value for reproductive fitness.

A) Self-selection
B) Cognitive
C) Evolutionary
D) Cerebral specialization

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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During the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development, a child's relations with the world are through ​

Approximately _____ of couples lived together prior to marriage.

According to Erikson, early adulthood is characterized by a psychosocial crisis centering on establishing close, personal relationships with others. This is the stage of ​

_ ____ gender stereotypes accurately reflect gender differences.

The most common grief pattern following the death of one's spouse is characterized by _____ levels of depression prior to the death and _____ levels of depression following the death.

Research on adolescence indicates that for girls, early maturation is particularly difficult, while for boys, late maturation is especially hard. How would you explain this gender difference? Consider how your text's unifying theme that psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context might help to explain it.

When Matthew saw his older brother's bicycle fall off its kick stand, Matthew told his brother that the bicycle must be tired from being ridden too much. Matthew's statement illustrates the type of thinking that Piaget referred to as ​

The elementary school-age child who does well in school and receives praise and support at home will develop what Erikson calls a sense of

Which of the following would NOT characterize the way Arnett (2006) describes emerging adulthood? ​

When Fred's mother was pregnant with him, she lived in an area with very high levels of air pollution. Based on research, Fred will be at increased risk for which of the following at age five?

Timmy believes he can avoid getting any older by not having any more birthday parties. Timmy is probably in which of the following stages of cognitive development?

Erikson's crisis of integrity versus despair is associated with ​

To Piaget, cognitive development involves ​

Edwin has just started his third year at college and is still exploring the options for his major. He has taken a number of courses with the intention of obtaining a law degree, but last semester, he also discovered he was very interested in geology. He feels it is important to reach a final decision before the end of the semester and has started investigating both career options in great detail. James Marcia would consider Edwin to be in a state of identity

The challenge of learning to function in society and beyond the family marks Erikson's childhood stage of ​

Which of the following is MOST likely to decline in the later years?

You are having a discussion on attachment behavior, and your friend says that she believes that mothers are biologically programmed to respond to babies' coos, smiling, and clinging with warmth and love. Which of the following theorists is MOST likely to agree with your friend's views?

The preoperational stage of cognitive development lasts from approximately ​