Goldfarb's Classic Studies of Children Institutionalized for the First Three

question 89

Multiple Choice

Goldfarb's classic studies of children institutionalized for the first three years of life revealed that these long-term institutionalized children

• A) were socially withdrawn as adolescents
• B) were more passive and less aggressive than Goldfarb's sample of foster children
• C) eventually recovered from their developmental handicaps after spending several years in an adoptive or a foster home
• D) were quite independent and rarely sought others' assistance

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Definitions:

Bystander Intervention

The act of stepping in to help when witnessing a problematic or emergency situation, when others might not.

Cognitive Model

A framework used in psychology that explains how thoughts influence behaviors and emotions, emphasizing the role of mental processes.

Perspective Taking

The cognitive capacity to consider the world from another individual's viewpoint, enhancing empathy and understanding in interpersonal interactions.

Increased Empathy

Describes a heightened ability to understand and share the feelings of another, often leading to more compassionate behavior.