Matthew Sees That One of His Kindergarten Classmates Is Unhappy

question 87

Multiple Choice

Matthew sees that one of his kindergarten classmates is unhappy today because nobody is playing with him. Matthew walks over to his classmate and asks if they can play together, which they do until the teacher calls for music time. Matthew's actions demonstrate ____ behavior.

• A) ​mediating
• B) ​centralized
• C) ​altruistic
• D) ​prosocial

Explain the concepts of metacognition, hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and scientific thinking.

Recognize the development and importance of response inhibition and selective attention.

Understand the concept of personal fable and imaginary audience in adolescent self-perception.

Explain the advancement of moral reasoning from preconventional to postconventional stages.

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Definitions:

Marginal Decision Rule

A principle stating that an action should be taken if, and only if, the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost.

Profit-Maximizing

The strategy or procedure for altering sales and production to attain the greatest possible earnings.

Market Price

The amount of money for which a good or service is offered, sold, or bought in the market.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by many sellers and buyers, homogeneous products, and free entry and exit, leading to price takers.