While Psychologists Would Explain Behavior by Examining the Personality Traits

question 3

Multiple Choice

While psychologists would explain behavior by examining the personality traits of individuals, sociologists would examine ______.

• A) what motivates individual behavior
• B) physiological reactions to violent media
• C) human interaction and social structure
• D) people's thought processes in decision-making situations

Describe brain development in infants and the impact of external factors on this process.

Understand the role of the cerebrum and cerebral cortex in brain function and development.

Recognize the importance of genetic and environmental influences on physical and neural development.

Identify key changes in physical development during middle and late childhood.

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Definitions:

Secure Attachment Pattern

A form of attachment where individuals feel confident and supported in relationships, often resulting from positive early interactions with caregivers.

Bowlby Safety Pattern

Describes the behavioral strategies developed by individuals, particularly children, based on John Bowlby's attachment theory, to maintain proximity and a sense of security with their caregivers.

Strange Situation Response

A procedure developed in psychology to assess patterns of attachment by observing a child's behavior when separated from and reunited with a caregiver.