Question 1

Which statement best describes systems theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family systems evolve slowly through psychosocial evolution. 
B)  Family members are interdependent in which each member can influence the others. 
C)  Vicarious reinforcement can be used by family members to create equilibrium. 
D)  Role enactment produces role strain that impacts the family's microsystem. 
A)  Family systems evolve slowly through psychosocial evolution. 
B)  Family members are interdependent in which each member can influence the others. 
C)  Vicarious reinforcement can be used by family members to create equilibrium. 
D)  Role enactment produces role strain that impacts the family's microsystem.

Question 2

A __________ is a logical system of concepts that provides a framework for organizing and interpreting observations.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory 
B)  variable 
C)  symbol 
D)  correlation 
A)  theory 
B)  variable 
C)  symbol 
D)  correlation

Question 3

Differentiate between social learning theory and cognitive behaviorism.

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory and cognitive beh

Question 4

According to psychoanalytic theory, which structure houses Jonathan's moral and ethical principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Id 
B)  Ego 
C)  Superego 
D)  Guilt 
A)  Id 
B)  Ego 
C)  Superego 
D)  Guilt

Question 5

Husband and wife, teacher and student, and therapist and client are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocal roles. 
B)  roles that have no social consensus. 
C)  lifelong role relationships. 
D)  roles that have no contour. 
A)  reciprocal roles. 
B)  roles that have no social consensus. 
C)  lifelong role relationships. 
D)  roles that have no contour.

Question 6

What links are there between social role theory and the psychosocial approach?

Accepted Answer

Social role theory and the psychosocial

Question 7

Accommodation is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance to changing familiar schemes held in place through equilibrium. 
B)  tendency to interpret new experiences in light of existing schemes. 
C)  desire to make meaning out of experience. 
D)  tendency to modify schemes to account for new attributes revealed through experience. 
A)  resistance to changing familiar schemes held in place through equilibrium. 
B)  tendency to interpret new experiences in light of existing schemes. 
C)  desire to make meaning out of experience. 
D)  tendency to modify schemes to account for new attributes revealed through experience.

Question 8

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repetition is the most important experience for promoting cognitive growth. 
B)  Young children and adults approach problems using the same basic principles of logic and reasoning. 
C)  Encounters with discrepancy promote the growth of logical thinking. 
D)  Because they cannot use symbols, infants do not have the capacity for problem solving. 
A)  Repetition is the most important experience for promoting cognitive growth. 
B)  Young children and adults approach problems using the same basic principles of logic and reasoning. 
C)  Encounters with discrepancy promote the growth of logical thinking. 
D)  Because they cannot use symbols, infants do not have the capacity for problem solving.

Question 9

Select three theories and explain how each one accounts for stability and change over the life span.

Accepted Answer

1. Erikson's Psychosocial Theory: Erikso

Question 10

Define social role, role enactment, and role expectations. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Social role refers to the set of behavio

Question 11

Which of the following theories focuses on the processes and relationships among interdependent elements that have some common goals, interrelated functions, boundaries, and an identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive developmental theory 
B)  Systems theory 
C)  Cultural differences theory 
D)  Psychosexual theory 
A)  Cognitive developmental theory 
B)  Systems theory 
C)  Cultural differences theory 
D)  Psychosexual theory

Question 12

Through which of Alice's ages would psychosocial theory focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infancy through age 12 
B)  Her adolescence 
C)  Her entire life 
D)  Her late adulthood 
A)  Infancy through age 12 
B)  Her adolescence 
C)  Her entire life 
D)  Her late adulthood

Question 13

Equilibrium is achieved through _________, a process of gradually modifying existing schemes in order to take into account discrepancies between what is known and what is being experienced.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural selection 
B)  evolution 
C)  adaptation 
D)  schematic overload 
A)  natural selection 
B)  evolution 
C)  adaptation 
D)  schematic overload

Question 14

Why are theories of human development needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  To help explain behavior at different levels of analysis 
B)  To assist in uncovering truths about humans and animals 
C)  To embellish case studies of families 
D)  To illustrate relationships from the beginning of time 
A)  To help explain behavior at different levels of analysis 
B)  To assist in uncovering truths about humans and animals 
C)  To embellish case studies of families 
D)  To illustrate relationships from the beginning of time

Question 15

Pamela strives to achieve a balance of organized structures that provides effective ways of interacting with her environment. This is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  balancing. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  equilibrium. 
D)  consciousness. 
A)  balancing. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  equilibrium. 
D)  consciousness.

Question 16

Which of the following is considered a similarity between psychoanalytic theory and psychosocial theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of a life span approach 
B)  Description of the functions of the ego system 
C)  Consideration of middle childhood as a "latent" and quiet life stage 
D)  Incorporation of importance of schooling on development 
A)  Use of a life span approach 
B)  Description of the functions of the ego system 
C)  Consideration of middle childhood as a "latent" and quiet life stage 
D)  Incorporation of importance of schooling on development

Question 17

Vicarious reinforcement can best be described as learning __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  through ignoring negative behaviors in a naturalistic setting 
B)  by observing what happens to someone else who is either rewarded or punished for their actions 
C)  through trial and error 
D)  through repeated associations between two stimuli either conditioned or unconditioned 
A)  through ignoring negative behaviors in a naturalistic setting 
B)  by observing what happens to someone else who is either rewarded or punished for their actions 
C)  through trial and error 
D)  through repeated associations between two stimuli either conditioned or unconditioned

Question 18

The Dillard family adopted a new child, requiring the older children to take on new responsibilities for childcare and household tasks. Mrs. Dillard changed her work hours, and Mr. Dillard gave up his nighttime job so he could be with the baby in the evenings. From a family systems perspective, these changes are an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  function coordination. 
B)  boundaries. 
C)  underfunctioning. 
D)  adaptive self-organization. 
A)  function coordination. 
B)  boundaries. 
C)  underfunctioning. 
D)  adaptive self-organization.

Question 19

The assumptions of any theory may or may not be correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain what it means for one to have a social identity.

Accepted Answer

Social identity refers to the way in whi

Which statement best describes systems theory?

A __________ is a logical system of concepts that provides a framework for organizing and interpreting observations.

Differentiate between social learning theory and cognitive behaviorism.

According to psychoanalytic theory, which structure houses Jonathan's moral and ethical principles?

Husband and wife, teacher and student, and therapist and client are all examples of

What links are there between social role theory and the psychosocial approach?

Accommodation is referred to as the

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Select three theories and explain how each one accounts for stability and change over the life span.

Define social role, role enactment, and role expectations. Give an example of each.

Which of the following theories focuses on the processes and relationships among interdependent elements that have some common goals, interrelated functions, boundaries, and an identity?

Through which of Alice's ages would psychosocial theory focus?

Equilibrium is achieved through _________, a process of gradually modifying existing schemes in order to take into account discrepancies between what is known and what is being experienced.

Why are theories of human development needed?

Pamela strives to achieve a balance of organized structures that provides effective ways of interacting with her environment. This is known as

Which of the following is considered a similarity between psychoanalytic theory and psychosocial theory?

Vicarious reinforcement can best be described as learning __________.

The assumptions of any theory may or may not be correct.

Explain what it means for one to have a social identity.

The Development Through Life Perspective

Psychosocial Theory

The Period of Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Lnfancy First 24 Months

Toddlerhood Ages 2 to 4 Years

Early School Age 4 to 6 Years

Middle Childhood 6 to 12 Years

Early Adolescence 12 to 18 Years

Later Adolescence 18 to 24 Years

Early Adulthood 24 to 34 Years Angel

Middle Adulthood 34 to 60 Years

Later Adulthood 60 to 75 Years

Elderhood 75 Until Death

Understanding Death Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 2: Major Theories for Understanding Human Development

Which statement best describes systems theory?

A __________ is a logical system of concepts that provides a framework for organizing and interpreting observations.

Differentiate between social learning theory and cognitive behaviorism.

According to psychoanalytic theory, which structure houses Jonathan's moral and ethical principles?

Husband and wife, teacher and student, and therapist and client are all examples of

What links are there between social role theory and the psychosocial approach?

Accommodation is referred to as the

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Select three theories and explain how each one accounts for stability and change over the life span.

Define social role, role enactment, and role expectations. Give an example of each.

Which of the following theories focuses on the processes and relationships among interdependent elements that have some common goals, interrelated functions, boundaries, and an identity?

Through which of Alice's ages would psychosocial theory focus?

Equilibrium is achieved through _________, a process of gradually modifying existing schemes in order to take into account discrepancies between what is known and what is being experienced.

Why are theories of human development needed?

Pamela strives to achieve a balance of organized structures that provides effective ways of interacting with her environment. This is known as

Which of the following is considered a similarity between psychoanalytic theory and psychosocial theory?

Vicarious reinforcement can best be described as learning __________.

The assumptions of any theory may or may not be correct.

Explain what it means for one to have a social identity.

The Development Through Life Perspective

Psychosocial Theory

The Period of Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Lnfancy First 24 Months

Toddlerhood Ages 2 to 4 Years

Early School Age 4 to 6 Years

Middle Childhood 6 to 12 Years

Early Adolescence 12 to 18 Years

Later Adolescence 18 to 24 Years

Early Adulthood 24 to 34 Years Angel

Middle Adulthood 34 to 60 Years

Later Adulthood 60 to 75 Years

Elderhood 75 Until Death

Understanding Death Dying and Bereavement

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