Helena, a 38-year-old woman, delivered a preterm baby boy a week ago. Though the baby was in a delicate condition, the medical expertise of the NICU team was able to save him. The baby is kept under close observation, and for the last 3 days, Helena is being allowed to hold her baby against her bare chest for limited periods of time. The doctors believe that this will help stabilize the baby’s heartbeat and forge strong bonds between Helena and her son. This scenario illustrates

Which of the following statements is true of the Moro reflex in babies?

When a baby “reads” the expression of a caregiver for a clue as to how to act in an ambiguous situation, it is referred to as

Adopted adolescents are more likely than nonadopted adolescents to

The three types of stepfamilies are stepfather, stepmother, and

Which of the following statements regarding gender differences in moral development between males and females is TRUE?

A school’s moral atmosphere is created by

Kohlberg argued that ________ has ________ effects on moral reasoning.

Michael’s parents never discuss their rules. If he asks for an explanation, they answer, “Because I said so; that’s all the explanation you need.” Michael’s parents are using which style of parenting?

A consideration that is especially important for younger teens as they plan to avoid pregnancy is