According to the Examples of Victor and the Romanian Orphans

question 79

Multiple Choice

According to the examples of Victor and the Romanian orphans discussed in the textbook,which of the following is a typical outcome for children reared in isolation?

• A) They develop a strong and independent sense of self.
• B) They suffer from impaired emotional and intellectual development.
• C) They establish what Cooley termed a "looking-glass self."
• D) They continually demand instant gratification.

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Definitions:

Implicit Personality Theory

The assumptions or beliefs people have about how personality traits are connected and how they manifest in behavior.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize dispositional explanations for behaviour at the expense of situational explanations.

Social Category

Groupings of individuals based on shared characteristics or social identity, such as race, gender, or age.

Situational Attribution

Situational attribution is the process of attributing an individual's behavior to external factors or circumstances rather than to their internal characteristics or dispositions.