(A) Maturation stage
(B) Physical development stage
(C) Adolescent growth spurt
(D) Menarche
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Kohlberg’s theory of moral development was criticized by Gilligan primarily because:
(A) The data did not support his conclusions
(B) It was based on a study of boys only
(C) It was done so long ago
(D) None of these
A biologically determined period in the life of some animals during which certain forms of learning can take place most easily is called a:
(A) Milestone
(B) Critical period
(C) Landmark
(D) None of these
In the study of development, the most important biological factor is __ the systematic physical growth of the body, including the nervous system.
(A) Maturation
(B) Hormones
(C) Growth factors
(D) Environment
In developmental psychology, the term nature refers to __ factors that influence development.
(A) Biological
(B) Environmental
(C) Physical
(D) None of these
Which of the following is not true regarding people with a mental illness?
(A) They frequently are in considerable distress
(B) Society views such people as in need of help
(C) They usually pose a danger to themselves or others
(D) They usually have behavior that is in some way different
Which of the following did Carl Rogers believe fosters a congruent self-concept?
(A) Conditional love
(B) Appropriate role models
(C) Immediate-need gratification
(D) Unconditional love
Which of the following approaches to personality is least deterministic?
(A) The humanistic approach
(B) The psychoanalytic approach
(C) Skinner’s approach
(D) The behavioral approach