In a Longitudinal Study of Boys Who Had Been Physically

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a longitudinal study of boys who had been physically abused in childhood,it was found that those that had _____________________were more likely to be arrested for violent crime.

• A)lower-than-normal glucose metabolism in the brain
• B)deficiencies in the production of serotonin
• C)a variation in a crucial gene
• D)parents with substance-abuse problems

Distinguish between the concepts of assimilation and accommodation.

Describe the transition in cognitive abilities from the preoperational stage to the concrete operational stage.

Explain the significance of hypothetical and abstract reasoning in determining a child's cognitive stage.

Appreciate the role of social factors and instruction in cognitive development, as highlighted by Vygotsky's zone of proximal development.

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Definitions:

Myths

Widely held but false beliefs or stories, often serving as part of an ideology or cultural system.

Metaphors

Figurative language used to describe an object, concept, or experience by comparing it to another, typically unrelated, object, concept, or experience to highlight similarities.

Verification

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Creative Process

The sequence of thoughts and actions leading to the production of something new and valuable, involving stages such as ideation, exploration, and implementation.