Exam 3: Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

Naomi, who has not seen her niece Wynonna since she was born, is surprised to see the 12-month-old standing upright and taking a few steps. In view of this accomplishment, Naomi realizes that Wynonna is now considered a(n)

Evan is a normal subject in a self-awareness study who has just begun to recognize himself in mirrors and pictures. It is most likely that Evan is about ____ old.

Describe how developmental psychologists determine whether infants have a sense of self.

Between the ages of 2 and 5, children develop a theory of mind; however, many children with autism spectrum disorder may be experiencing mindblindness.

Which is the best example of differentiation?

While doing a study of temperament, Dr. Taylor is studying how toddlers react when toys they are playing with are removed from their reach and placed on a high shelf. What dimension of temperament is Dr. Taylor most likely assessing?

At about the age of 4, children begin to realize that a person's actions are often connected to the thoughts that he or she has. What kind of task is often used to determine when children grasp this concept?

Which best exemplifies experience-expectant growth?

If Zade is shy when he is 2 years old, he is more likely to be ____ when he is 4 years old.

What infant response did Gibson and Walk (1960) measure in their visual cliff research?

Although they are often unsuccessful in getting the food into their mouths, many children first begin to experiment with finger foods around age