When it comes to human development, what does the term "differentiation" mean?
What will be an ideal response?
In a technical sense, this term describes a tendency for behavior to become more
specific and distinct as the child matures. For example, if a young infant gets a finger
pinched in a toy, she may withdraw the hand, but also may flail around and cry in a
general pattern of distress. As the child gets older, she may withdraw the hand and cry,
but not show the overall pattern of distress. The child appears to become increasingly
able to isolate responses that are specific to what has occurred.
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Ferdie is spending too much time playing softball and not enough time studying, so he signs up for "sportaholic therapy" (ST)
The therapist tells him the cure for his "addiction" is to quit softball cold turkey and tap his temples three times whenever he feels the urge to play. After a few months, Ferdie announces that ST isn't helping and he's going to stop coming. The therapist gives him testimonials of other clients who swear by ST, explaining that Ferdie's doubts are actually a sign that the therapy is working. What is the scientific flaw in this argument? (Bonus: What kind of therapy might help Ferdie manage his time better?) What will be an ideal response?
Six primary emotions, in terms of facial expression and language, have been validated throughout the world in all cultures. These primary emotions are _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).