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1. (TCOs 1 and 2) As a developmental psychologist, I believe that humans possess

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1. (TCOs 1 and 2) As a developmental psychologist, I believe that humans possess no inborn abilities and that a child's parents can mold them into whatever they want them to be. Which of the following would best describe my beliefs? (Points : 1)        Empiricism
       Innate goodness
       Original sin
       Darwinism

       Transmission of HIV and AIDS occurs 100% of the time in infants of infected mothers.
       Transmission is equally likely when the mother has HIV or AIDS.
       Transmission is more likely when the mother has AIDS rather than HIV.
       Transmission is more likely when the mother has HIV rather than AIDS.

Question 2. 2. (TCOs 1 and 2) Which of the following best describes your text's approach to human development? (Points : 1)        Human development begins at birth and continues throughout the lifespan.
       Human development begins at birth and becomes relatively stable by adolescence.
       Human development begins slowly at birth and accelerates as we age.
       Human development begins with the onset of puberty.

Explanation / Answer

1. Empiricism

2. Human development begins at birth and continues throughout the lifespan

3. Nature

4. A case study

5. Sleeping behavior of college students

6. Dr. Huang assessed the eye-hand coordination of the second, fourth, and sixth graders of Maple Leaf Elementary School in September 2006.

7. You will have some tools to critically evaluate research and make an informed decision as to applying the research findings to your daily life.