A person’s reasoning ability improves while another aspect of functioning simultaneously declines. This pattern is most consistent with development being:
A.Unidimensional
B.Unidirectional
C.Multidimensional and multidirectional
D.Exclusively biological
Correct Answer:
C. Multidimensional and multidirectional
Development can involve simultaneous gains and losses in different dimensions.
Watson and Rayner (1920) conditioned "Little Albert" to fear white rats by banging a hammer on a steel bar as he played with a white rat. Later, it was discovered that Albert feared not only white rats but white stuffed toys and Santa's beard as well. Albert's fear of these other objects can be attributed to: