Caregivers who are observed to be abusive or neglectful have been associated with the __________ type of attachment.
Which of the following terms represents the debate between genetic and environmental influences on behavior?
__________ parents are extremely strict, unresponsive, and expect obedience from their children.
The primary objective in Kohlberg’s preconventional level is to fulfill one’s own needs and wants.
Harmful environmental agents cause an average of 4-5 percent of birth defects.
Carol Gilligan criticized Kohlberg for basing his theory from his research on white, upper-class males.
Environment refers to the social and physical conditions that affect a person’s life.
An indication of the average age at which a child will reach different developmental milestones is known as __________.
Which of the following is an assumption of continuous theories of development?
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.
The gestational age of the embryo begins when the sperm and egg unite.
Which of the following is an example of a continuity theory of development?
Which of the following represents an aspect of Carol Gilligan's theory on moral development?
Physical development occurs as a result of active exploration and maturational processes.
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