Suppose a Group of Immigrants from Africa Learns English,dresses in Western-Style

question 112

Multiple Choice

Suppose a group of immigrants from Africa learns English,dresses in Western-style clothing,and abandons their traditional foods after moving to the United States.According to a functionalist perspective,what kind of assimilation are they demonstrating?

• A) cultural
• B) psychological.
• C) structural
• D) psychological

Identify the early schools of thought and their central tenets within psychology.

Distinguish between nativism and empiricism, and their impact on psychological theory.

Appreciate the methodology and techniques used in the early study of psychology.

Understand the significance of functionalism and structuralism in the development of psychological science.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Design

A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time.

Motor Skills

The abilities required to perform precise movements smoothly, controlled by the muscular and nervous systems, often categorized into fine and gross motor skills.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause developmental malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus.

Environmental Factors

Aspects of the surroundings that can affect processes, behaviors, and development, encompassing both natural and human-made influences.