Exam 11: Human Development

Developmental norms indicate

The stage of prenatal development during which most miscarriages are likely to occur is the

The ____________________ stage of prenatal development refers to the first two weeks after conception.

During the third stage of psychosocial development, the crisis that must be resolved is initiative versus guilt. By this Erikson meant that the child must learn

Piaget asserted that the child's experiences in the world, in combination with maturation, together influence the child's cognitive development. This assertion BEST reflects the unifying theme in psychology that

Anya is five years old, and she likes to help with jobs around the house. Tonight, when she was clearing the dishes from the table, she dropped a stack of plates and broke them all. Her father scolded her and told her that she could help more by staying out of the way and letting her older brothers clear the table. If her father's reaction is typical of the interactions she has with him, Erikson would suggest that Anya is likely to develop

Cultural variations in the emergence of basic skills such as sitting and walking demonstrate that environmental factors

Research suggests that maternal emotions can affect prenatal development.

During Erikson's crisis of industry versus inferiority, a child should learn to function well in the broader social structure of the neighborhood and school. As a result, the child should gain a sense of competence. This stage occurs from

Physical features NOT directly associated with reproduction that are associated with one's gender are referred to as

The full-blown foetal alcohol syndrome is produced by

Troy's older sister is playing a game with him. She hides the ball they are playing with and Troy quickly loses interest in the game. He makes no attempt to look for the ball and instead picks up another toy that is close by. This suggests that Troy has not yet developed

Cross-cultural studies of infant attachment suggest that attachment is universal, and that attachment patterns are not influenced by a culture's child-rearing practices.

Eight-year-old Eric watches as you flatten one of two equal-sized balls of clay into a pancake. Eric says they both still have the same amount of clay. When he is asked how he knows that the ball and the pancake have the same amount of clay, he points out that the pancake could once again be rolled up into a ball, demonstrating that he

According to Erik Erikson, the psychosocial crisis during the retirement years involves the tendency to dwell on the mistakes of the past which could lead to the development of ____________________.

Briefly describe the major events of puberty and discuss the impact of the timing of the onset of puberty in males and females.

Briefly discuss the significance of secure attachment to later development.

Lana is currently attending preschool. According to the stages outlined by Piaget, Lana would MOST likely be in the

Erikson's period of industry versus inferiority corresponds to the early school years.

Substances such as viruses and drugs that can harm the developing foetus are known as