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Dr.Adelson studies how infants form attachments to caregivers; Dr.Bryan investigates eyewitness memory accuracy; and Dr.Chan researches visual perceptions of in adults.Which of these scientists is a developmental psychologist?

A) Only Dr.Adelson is a developmental psychologist.
B) Only Dr.Bryan is a developmental psychologist.
C) Both Dr.Adelson and Dr.Bryan are developmental psychologists,but Dr.Chan is not.
D) Both Dr.Adelson and Dr.Chan are developmental psychologists,but Dr.Bryan is not.

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Close vision is well-established by the time an infant is _____ months of age.

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 12

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Elizabeth is 5 years old,and she likes to help her mother when it is time for supper.However,her mother is often quick tempered at the end of the day,scolding Elizabeth when she tries to help.Her mother finds she can get things done more quickly if Elizabeth stays out of the way.Based on Erikson's theory,Elizabeth may develop:

Dr.Towne believes that heredity is primarily responsible for personality traits.Dr.West believes that environmental influences are primarily responsible for personality traits.The two psychologists are on different sides of the _____ debate.

In part,the trademark impulsivity of adolescence reflects that brain development proceeds more slowly in the brain's _____ than in its _____.

Gender-role stereotypes become apparent around the age of _____ years.

Russell punishes his young son when he plays with his sister's dolls.In this example,Russell's young son may acquire a masculine gender role through:

The strange situation is used to assess temperament.

Conventional moral reasoning arises during puberty.

Critical periods suggest that:

There is a strong correlation between moral reasoning and moral behavior.

Based on Harlow's research with monkeys,what is the MOST helpful thing a person can do for a frightened infant or child?

The WHO suggests that babies around the world learn to sit between _____ months of age.

Rhonda is currently attending preschool.According to Piaget,Rhonda is in the ______ stage of cognitive development.

Permissive parents seem indifferent to their children.

An individual who seeks or undergoes a social transition to the other gender is called:

According to Piaget,adolescents are in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

The term "hermaphrodite" has replaced the older term "intersex."

According to the Centers for Disease Control,approximately _____ of adolescent girls are infected with at least one sexually transmitted disease.

In Erikson's theory,children in elementary school are generally in the trust versus mistrust stage.