_____ Clearly Qualifies as a Mechanistic Model of Human Development

question 78

Multiple Choice

_____ clearly qualifies as a mechanistic model of human development, whereas _____ more clearly reflect(s) an organismic model.

• A) Freud's psychosexual theory; Erikson's psychosocial theory
• B) Erikson's psychosocial theory; Freud's psychosexual theory
• C) Skinner's social-learning theory; Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory
• D) Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory; Skinner's social-learning theory
• E) Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory; all social-learning theories

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Definitions:

Checks and Balances

A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful, typically through the ability of different branches to check each other's powers.

Monarchical Tendencies

Behaviors or practices within a political or organizational structure that resemble or lean towards a monarchy, such as centralized control or hereditary leadership.

Lust for Power

An intense desire or ambition to hold and exert power or control over others.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.