One reason why a child might turn out well-behaved despite growing up in difficult family circumstances involves what temperament theorists call
a. goodness of fit.
b. age-appropriate accommodation.
c. life-course persistence.
d. the internalization of an externalized disorder.
Question 2
A group of children previously identified as aggressive were put in a social situation and observed. Based on Dodge's research, observers are likely to see these children
a. ignore the behavior of other children.
b. overinterpret the aggressive intentions of their peers.
c. contribute a high level of positive energy to the group.
d. tend to be preoccupied with their own behavior and its effects on others.
Photograph of a child with a cochlear implant. This device sends electrical impulses directly to the
The risk of dying before the age of 65 gets lower as family income gets higher.
How difficult is it for children to learn to speak two languages?
Mold is growing on red/green agar in a divided Petri dish.
Turn the hand over and apply broadening effleurage across the palm. The thumbs fan out from the ...
Child Development, 7th Edition