In the classic study by McGraw (1935) on the twins Johnny and Jimmy, it was found that Johnny skated at less than 1 year of age but Jimmy, who was not introduced to skating until almost a year later, never succeeded in this task

McGraw posited that Johnny's ability in skating was a function of

A. greater readiness
B. greater recklessness
C. lower center of gravity
D. practice

C

Psychology

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A) be able to feel the baby move. B) avoid regular exercise. C) be able to hear the baby's heartbeat through a stethoscope. D) be able to tell when the baby is alert.

Psychology

The ideas of the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau would suggest that the basis for human development is

A) a result of the struggle between an individual's original sin nature and the Holy Spirit. B) an individual's response to external, environmental influences. C) empiricism. D) an individual's effort to overcome his or her inborn potential.

Psychology