Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement?

• A) Randy Shilts in And The Band Played On argues that Robert Gallo stole credit for discovering that HIV causes AIDS from Luc Montagnier.
• B) By 2001, AIDS had killed nearly a half million Americans.
• C) NuShawn Williams infected several women with HIV.
• D) In the 1980s, activist Larry Kramer tried to shut down gay bathhouses.
• E) South Africa has the lowest number of HIV-infected people in Africa.

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Psychosocial Development

Refers to the theory by Erik Erikson that human development is a life-long process divided into eight stages, each characterized by a different psychological conflict that needs resolution.

Cognitive Development

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Attachment Theory

A psychological theory that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships, focusing on how early attachments influence future emotional development.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory positing that learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior.