What is a theory? After providing a definition and example, explain some core theoretical
assumptions lifespan developmental experts embrace.
What will be an ideal response?
A theory is a philosophical assumption about possible associations between different
variables or constructs, such as "Praising children only spoils them". According to Muss
(1996), developmentalists assume that development follows predictable, age-related
patterns and that we can reliably assess these patterns. Further, it is assumed that
developmental outcomes are often based on our developmental history and people,
with maturity, increasingly shape their own developmental progress.
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What part of the brain is especially important in long-term memory encoding and recall?
a. the corpus callosum b. the amygdala c. the hippocampus d. the thalamus
What concept would accurately describe teaching your daughter how to dress herself?
You first dressed her, indicating what you were doing and why, then you had her help as you dressed her, and lastly allowed her to dress herself as you watched and helped if needed. a. scaffolding Correct. Scaffolding can occur at any age, whenever there is someone who is learning a b. framing c. guided instruction d. zone of proximal development