Which Statement Best Exemplifies the Perspective Held by Most 21st

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which statement best exemplifies the perspective held by most 21st century developmentalists?

• A)Extreme black-and-white positions are in vogue.
• B)Freudian ideas (especially those concerning the issues of child sexual fantasy)are more accepted than ever.
• C)Learning approaches are effective at describing the development of thoughts but not effective at explaining the acquisition of behaviors.
• D)Humans and their environments mutually interact to influence development.

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Definitions:

Prospective Memory

This facet of memory is about recollecting actions or intentions that one planned to carry out or remember in the future.

Medication

Drugs or substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent illness and disease, promoting health and well-being.

Poor Health

A state of decreased physical, mental, or social well-being, resulting from disease, injury, or other health conditions.

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach that explains psychological traits as adaptations evolved to solve recurrent problems in human ancestral environments.