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Understanding Psychology, 6/e
Robert S. Feldman, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Development: The Beginnings of Life

Short Answers



1

Why are identical twins important to research on the nature-nurture issue?
2

What are some of major environmental influences on the fetus?
3

Do out-of-the-home child-care arrangements benefit children's development?
4

Describe how a researcher could test a child to find out if they understand the principle of conversation.
5

Distinguish between authoritarian and permissive parenting styles.