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Essential for constructing meaning out of facts is a |
| | A) | theory. |
| | B) | hypothesis. |
| | C) | research. |
| | D) | statistics. |
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Nicollet is aware of the research on TV watching and aggressive behavior. The fact is, kids who watch violent TV are more aggressive. Nicollett uses this information to explain things in her world. She is using |
| | A) | a theory. |
| | B) | a hypothesis. |
| | C) | research. |
| | D) | statistics. |
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It has been proven, that a child whose mom uses illegal drugs during pregnancy is cognitively slower than a child whose mom doesn't use drugs. Tessa constructs meaning from these facts to set up social programs. She is using |
| | A) | a theory. |
| | B) | a hypothesis. |
| | C) | research. |
| | D) | statistics. |
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Whose theory is described in terms of specific stages, which based on responses to specially designed questions or observational guidelines, can assess the stage of development the individual is in? |
| | A) | Piaget |
| | B) | Gilligan |
| | C) | Gardner |
| | D) | Watson |
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Whose theory does not have a specific set of benchmarks or levels that an individual is expected to reach by a certain age? |
| | A) | Piaget |
| | B) | Erickson |
| | C) | Gardner |
| | D) | Kohlberg |
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Whereas one hundred years ago people were somewhat isolated from each other, today technology is helping people from all over the world connect. According the text, this is |
| | A) | the global community. |
| | B) | stakeholders. |
| | C) | humanitarians. |
| | D) | being emotionally connected. |
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Therese is a dentist who spends several weeks each year traveling the world working for free with people who can't afford dental treatment, thus bettering their conditions and lives. She would be known as a(n) |
| | A) | egalitarian. |
| | B) | egocentric. |
| | C) | change agent. |
| | D) | ethnocentric. |
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Keaton owns a shoe company and gives several thousand pairs of shoes away each year to children in impoverished nations that can't afford shoes. He would be known as a(n) |
| | A) | egalitarian. |
| | B) | egocentric. |
| | C) | change agent. |
| | D) | ethnocentric. |
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For every pair of TOMS shoes that is purchased, TOMS donates one pair of new shoes to a child in need. Which of the following characteristics of change agents does TOMS shoes display? |
| | A) | Live firmly in the present, but be aware of future possibilities and needs area. |
| | B) | Find inspiration in their work and, in turn, motivate others to join the effort. |
| | C) | Understand people and acknowledge them as the most important resource. |
| | D) | Have a leadership opportunity. |
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Michelle Bachelet, the first female President of Chile, grew up the daughter of a military general who was charged with treason during the coup of General Pinochet and died during imprisonment. She studied medicine so that she could have a career that would directly impact human lives. Which of the following characteristics of change agents does Michelle Bachelet display? |
| | A) | Live firmly in the present but be aware of future possibilities and needs area. |
| | B) | Find inspiration in their work and, in turn, motivate others to join the effort. |
| | C) | Understand people and acknowledge them as the most important resource. |
| | D) | Have a leadership opportunity. |
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There is a wide range of jobs for those with a background and interest in lifespan development. If you wanted to use development but work in criminal justice what could be a good career choice? |
| | A) | Recreation advisor |
| | B) | Probation officer |
| | C) | School counselor |
| | D) | Parenting educator |
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There is a wide range of jobs for those with a background and interest in lifespan development. If you wanted to use development but work in elderly services what could be a good career choice? |
| | A) | Recreation advisor |
| | B) | Probation officer |
| | C) | School counselor |
| | D) | Parenting educator |
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