Which of the Following Is False About the Role of Animals

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about the role of animals in children's development?

• A)This is an area of study that has been largely neglected by developmental psychologists.
• B)Most of the research in this area is about children's interest in wild animals like tigers, bears, and dinosaurs.
• C)In some form or another, animals figure prominently in the lives of most children.
• D)Interaction with pets is a primary way that children learn about caring and about biological processes.

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Definitions:

Difference-Equals-Deficit Error

The mistaken belief that a deviation from some norm is necessarily inferior.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as knowledge, thought processes, and mental imagery, as key elements in understanding behavior.

Modeling

A method used in learning that involves observing and imitating others' behaviors.

Critical Periods

denote specific times during an organism's life when it is particularly susceptible to certain stimuli or experiences, which can have a significant impact on future development.