Exam 2: Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan

In Erikson's theory, during __________, people develop a sense of who they are and what they are moving toward in their life.

At what point does the superego develop?

How many stages of development did Jean Piaget propose?

Who is credited with discovering the theory of operant conditioning?

Jack understands that when two glasses have the same amount of water, one doesn't suddenly have more water just because the water level is higher when it is poured into a taller, narrower glass. Jack is in the __________ stage.

When 9-month-old Hannah climbed to the top of the stairs, her parents praised her and clapped their hands. This is an example of:

In the bioecological model, the interaction of the various systems overtime is called the:

___________ would argue that development is based on "the social origins of the mind."

Which of the following accurately represents the cultural framework model of cognitive growth?

As Chelsea is only 2 ½ , her parents are concerned about their daughter's safety. They do everything for her, including tying her shoes, dressing, and feeding her. Sometimes Chelsea wrestles with them as she wants to do it herself. According to Erikson, what is the likely outcome for Chelsea?

Erik Erikson argued that __________ were critical in development.

A key component of developmental contextualism is the emphasis on:

Shun is learning to write his name. First, he grabbed the crayon with his fist, but his older brother helped him hold it between his fingers like a chopstick, so Shun was able to form the letters more efficiently. This is an example of __________ processes in development.

Tania wants her dog to stop biting her. So, every time her dog attempts to bite her, she pulls her hand away and refuses to look at the dog. As a result, the dog stopped trying to bite Tania. This is an example of:

What does observational learning mean?

What is the main task of the superego?

Paul is 23 and engaged to be married to his girlfriend, Sheila. Sheila is the first person in his life he feels he can really confide in. Paul is developing a sense of:

Carolyn plays with her neighbor in the backyard, creating an imaginary world full of wizards and dwarfs. This would correspond with which component of the bioecological model?

Which of the following is the correct sequence of Freud's stages of development?

The definition of a(n) __________ is an idea that develops based on information or evidence and so provides an explanation for further predictions.