The Dual Representation Hypothesis Is Used in an Attempt to Explain

question 67

Multiple Choice

The dual representation hypothesis is used in an attempt to explain why children

• A) make scale errors.
• B) make poor judgments regarding peers.
• C) make inferences about caregivers that are often wrong.
• D) have difficulty forming attachments to both a mother and a father.

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Equitable Treatment

Fair and impartial treatment of all individuals, taking into consideration their specific circumstances and needs.

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Ecological Perspective

An approach that emphasizes the complex interactions between individuals and their physical and social environments, highlighting the interconnectedness of factors affecting human behavior and social functioning.

Systems Theory

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