The Human Development Index Is Based on What Three Essential

question 107

Multiple Choice

The Human Development Index is based on what three essential elements of human life?

• A) A long and healthy life, the ability to acquire quality medical care, and access to resources needed for a decent standard of living.
• B) Access to affordable education, the ability to acquire quality medical care, and access to resources needed for a decent standard of living.
• C) A long and healthy life, the ability to acquire knowledge, and access to resources needed for a decent standard of living.
• D) A long and healthy life, the ability to acquire knowledge, and affordable rates of taxation.
• E) A limited level of government restrictions over its people, strong adherence to principles of free trade, and equal access to education and health care.

Understand the concept of reciprocal determinism and its role in development.

Identify and describe the components of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory.

Recognize the principles of operant conditioning and reinforcement in behavioral development.

Comprehend critics' perspectives on major developmental theories including Vygotsky's, Piaget's, and information processing theories.

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