Your Friend David Has Decided to Start Studying Human Development

question 62

Multiple Choice

Your friend David has decided to start studying human development because he hates studying biology. According to your text, will David find happiness in his new area of interest?

• A) Yes, because he can focus on psychological factors and ignore sociocultural and biological factors.
• B) Yes, but only if he enjoys studying sociocultural factors.
• C) No, because studying biological influences is a necessary component in understanding development.
• D) No, because normative age-graded influences are all biological.

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Definitions:

Embarrassment

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness that arises from an uncomfortable or socially unacceptable situation.

Facial Muscles

Muscles in the face that control expressions and movements, playing a key role in nonverbal communication.

Emotional Displays

Refers to the outward expression of emotions through facial expressions, body language, and vocal tones.

Physiological Responses

Automatic reactions of the body to internal or external stimuli, such as changes in heart rate, hormone levels, or muscle tension.