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​Jimmy is only three days old, but he is making a high-pitched cry, is moving his arms and legs back and forth, and has an elevated heart rate. It is likely that Jimmy is currently

When Maurice’s father is teaching him to play racquetball, he observes that there are some strokes that Maurice can do very well, and there are others that he needs help with. The difference between these two skill sets is called the zone of _______________ development.

​An attempt to hurt another by damaging his or her reputation or standing with others is referred to as _______________ aggression.

​Describe four key features of the life-span perspective. How do these features speak to the three recurring issues in developmental psychology?

​David is a pharmacist, and has worked as such for nearly 30 years. He hopes that someday his son will take over his drugstore, and so from an early age he has been “grooming” young Daniel to follow in his footsteps. He has taught Daniel about how to dispense medications, has let Daniel watch as he prepares difficult prescriptions, and has encouraged his son to enjoy chemistry and biology in school. In a very real way, Daniel has been serving as a young apprentice to his father for most of his life. Which theorist would be most attentive to this sociocultural influence on Daniel’s life?

​The third stage of childbirth (labor) involves the expulsion of the afterbirth, also called the _______________.

When a child applies rules to words that are exceptions, the error is referred to as a(n) _______________.

​Matthew sees that one of his kindergarten classmates is unhappy today because nobody is playing with him. Matthew walks over to his classmate and asks if they can play together, which they do until the teacher calls for music time. Matthew’s actions demonstrate ____ behavior.

​Why is it that environmental teratogens may be even more treacherous to deal with thanother factors such as maternal illnesses or the use of drugs during pregnancy?

​Tavon is eating something, and he puts some of it on his fingertip and puts it to the lips of his 2-week old son, Tray. Tray responds by licking his lips, sucking on Tavon’s fingertip vigorously, and smiling. It is most likely that Tavon gave Tray something ____ to taste.