Laura and Celia are identical twins. They were adopted at birth by different families and raised in different environments. However, there are a lot of behavioral similarities between them. In the context of developmental psychology, which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

An irresistible urge to repeatedly carry out some behavior that seems strange and unreasonable is referred to as

Walter’s parents strongly believe that Walter should make his own decisions, so they set very few rules regarding homework, bedtime, and household chores. Since they believe that freedom and responsibility are important, they patiently tolerate all of Walter’s behavior, whether childish or mature. The parenting style adopted by Walter’s parents is called

Which of the following is TRUE of the findings made by Asch on conformity?

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a major role in depression?

The id operates according to the________ principle in which the goal is the immediate reduction of tension and the maximization of satisfaction.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of groupthink?

According to Freud’s theory, which of the following scenarios illustrates the defense mechanism of denial?

In the context of attribution theory, the causes of behavior that are external to a person are

Elizabeth is 5 years old, and she likes to help her mother in preparing supper. However, at the end of the day, her mother often loses her temper easily, and ends up scolding Elizabeth. She tells Elizabeth to stay out of the kitchen as rather than helping her, she makes more of a mess. Based on Erikson’s theory, Elizabeth is most likely to develop