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According to research, when one-year-olds watch a television program they        

________ is the process in which the nerve cells are covered and insulated with a layer of fat cells, which increases the speed at which information travels through the nervous system.        

Karina was about a year and a half old when her father, who was babysitting her for the day, noticed that she was brushing her hair with a rattle just the way his wife brushed her hair before she left about three hours earlier. Karina’s father was sure this was something new she had learned. This is an example of        

Gender ________ refers to the acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role.      

According to your text, children that have occasional nightmares are        

Young children use language to plan, guide, and monitor their behavior. This use of language for self-regulation is called ________ speech.        

Which of the following can be deciphered by observing an individual? Genetic material    

During their elementary school years, children        

Which type of early attachment pattern is MOST strongly linked to externalizing problems such as hostility and aggression?        

Nathan was sent to his room for hitting his sister. Later, his mother went to his room to talk with him about more acceptable ways in which he can express his anger. Which of the following parenting styles does this scenario exemplify?