Exam 12: Development Over the Lifespan

A baby plays freely in the playroom in the presence of the parent. The child is distressed when the parent leaves the room, and happily greets the parent upon returns What attachment style would this baby fall in?

How did Harlow demonstrate the importance of contact comfort?

What does Erikson's model imply regarding the stability of personality?

With respect to the designs typically used in developmental research, which of the following statements is true?

Louise, who is at a middle-income socio-economically, has carefully chosen high-quality afterschool care for her child. She knows that overall, out-of home care will not hurt her attachment with her child. In fact, Louise learns that

In the longitudinal research design, the researcher

To what extent are parent-teen relationships characterized by "storm and stress"?

How do STDs, alcohol, and other drugs affect prenatal development? Identify other broad classes of teratogens.

In young infants, the 'stepping reflex' is a motor skill that ___________ until infants are ready to walk.

Juan (a six-year old) is not able to solve a conservation problem on his own. But when his teacher explains the solution to him, he understands and can solve these problems. According to Vygotsky, the teacher was able to move Juan forward due to

When a baby is capable of walking alone and easily then roughly what age milestone has been reached.

In an old Tom and Jerry cartoon, a woodpecker egg rolls into Jerry's home and hatches. Because Jerry is the first animal the woodpecker sees, it yells "Mama!" and flings itself into Jerry's arms. As Jerry and the little woodpecker spend more time together, they form a true emotional bond called