Two Developmental Psychologists Are Having a Conversation

question 197

Multiple Choice

Two developmental psychologists are having a conversation. One follows a traditional approach to developmental change; the other follows the life-span approach. Which of the following issues would they most likely differ on?

• A) Whether developmental change starts at birth or at conception
• B) Whether the tabula rasa or innate goodness positions were correct
• C) Whether most developmental change occurs from birth to adolescence or throughout adulthood as well as childhood
• D) Whether the earlier theorists, such as Freud and Jung, were correct or whether the later theorists, such as Piaget and Skinner, were correct about developmental change

Understand the role of social service organizations in child abuse reporting and investigation.

Recognize signs of abuse and neglect and their effects on children's behavior and well-being.

Understand legal definitions and frameworks surrounding child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment.

Understand teachers' ethical obligations to students, particularly regarding immigrant students, domestic violence, and abuse reporting.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Predicted Variable

The outcome variable whose values are forecasted or estimated in regression analysis.

Outcome Variable

The variable that is being measured or observed in a study to determine the effects of the independent variable; also known as the dependent variable.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or categorized to observe its effect on the dependent variable in experimental research.