Young Matthew, only 2 years of age, is learning to use the toilet. First his mother gives him smiles and hugs when he walks into the bathroom. Then his father gives him songs and praise when he points to the potty. When he agrees to sit on his potty seat his parents sing and dance, making him smile and laugh. Finally, when he begins to actually use the potty, his parents give him some candy that he loves. Matthew is being taught to use the potty through the process of

Which of the following is a supported hypothesis that explains why the crime rate for adolescents and young adults is so dramatically high in comparison to other groups?

Adolescence and young adulthood is a time in which one seeks independence from parents, and is reinforced by their peers to commit various crimes. || From a biological perspective, one's genetic code begins to unfold during adolescence and this predisposes an individual to commit crimes. || Since the crime rate is much more prevalent for males, it is believed that testosterone triggers criminal behaviors during adolescence and young adulthood. || It is a fact that adolescents and young adults are negatively influenced by media violence, and this in turn causes them to commit crimes. || || ||

You are watching your 14-month-old nephew. He is saying things like "outside!" when he means "It is very sunny outside and I would like to go outside for a walk

Let's go!" Your brother is concerned that your nephew has a brain impairment. Of the following, which do you think is most plausible? Your nephew is ______. trying to manipulate his father and needs to be disciplined language delayed and needs professional assistance using holophrases, which is developmentally appropriate. cognitively impaired and might have a genetic disorder