Provide two examples of how children seek to fit in with their groups and are influenced by them.

Neurologically, what is the function of pruning? a. Pruning creates new connections between synapses through repeated experiences. b. Pruning reduces the negative effects of teratogens by eliminating neural waste. c. Pruning increases the weight of the brain through enriching experiences. d. Pruning creates areas in the brain used in learning mathematics. e. Pruning eliminates unused neural pathways.

Peer influence would have the strongest effect on a. JS, who, at age 30, is deciding whether to propose to his girlfriend. b. Frank, who, at age 10, is deciding whether to play baseball or hockey. c. Arman, who, at age 18, is choosing between two highly rated colleges. d. Linda, who, at age 45, is deciding which church group to join. e. Johann, who, at age 7, is choosing a project for art class.

What is the primary means by which parents influence the behavior of their children? a. Parenting style. b. Genetic contributions. c. Prenatal environment. d. Teaching cooperation. e. Rewarding achievement.

Explain the difference between gender roles and gender schemas. How does social learning contribute to the formation of each?

In which of the following examples would parents have the highest degree of influence? a. In homes where children are severely neglected or abused. b. In determining a child's personality. c. When a child is trying to fit in at a new school. d. When a young child is learning the language spoken at a new school. e. When a young person develops schizophrenia.

Define and give an example of each of the cognitive milestones listed below: -Object permanence. -Conservation. -Theory of mind.

Compared with rats raised in an enriched environment, which of the following is true of rats raised in isolation? a. Their brain cortex is less developed. b. Though neurologically similar, they fear other rats. c. Their brains have more connections. d. They have a thicker brain cortex. e. The differences between the two groups are not statistically significant.

Even though they complain about how much they pay each year, the Singers dutifully pay their taxes. Provide an explanation Kohlberg might give for the reasoning behind the Singers' tax-paying behavior for each of his stage of moral thinking.

What is egocentric thinking?

Young children are egocentric. Provide some examples of children’s egocentric thinking.

Explain the difference between permutations and combinations.

What is the least common multiple of 2, 3, and 4?

Three major issues are addressed by psychologists in the study of human development. Identify and state how all three might explain how children's traits and abilities develop.