The Theory Made Popular by V

question 16

Multiple Choice

The theory made popular by V. Gordon Childe in the 1940s, explaining the origin of animal domestication as a response by animals and people to arid conditions following the end of the Pleistocene, which caused them to congregate around water sources is the:

• A) hilly flanks theory.
• B) density-equilibrium theory.
• C) oasis theory.
• D) optimal foraging theory.

Grasp the importance of test-retest reliability and considerations in its interpretation.

Understand the role and application of different research methods in psychology including longitudinal studies, triangulation, and controlled experiments.

Recognize the utility and implications of using projective tests, informant reports, and physiological measures in psychological assessments.

Appreciate the ethical considerations in psychological research, including informed consent and the use of control groups.

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