Question 1

Which of the following is considered a link between social role theory and psychosocial theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of positive and negative reinforcers 
B)  Role relationships and the radius of significant others 
C)  Culture and natural selection 
D)  Social identity and systems 
A)  The use of positive and negative reinforcers 
B)  Role relationships and the radius of significant others 
C)  Culture and natural selection 
D)  Social identity and systems

Question 2

Cognitive developmental theory focuses specifically on how

Accepted Answer

A)  knowing emerges and is transformed into logical, systematic capacities for reasoning. 
B)  the ego interprets experiences into logical, systematic thought processes. 
C)  evolution continues throughout the life span of a specific species based on cognition. 
D)  various systems within a family impact an individual's capacity for thought. 
A)  knowing emerges and is transformed into logical, systematic capacities for reasoning. 
B)  the ego interprets experiences into logical, systematic thought processes. 
C)  evolution continues throughout the life span of a specific species based on cognition. 
D)  various systems within a family impact an individual's capacity for thought.

Question 3

What role does fitness play in the theory of evolution?

Accepted Answer

In the context of evolutionary biology,

Question 4

Psychosocial evolution refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the survival of humans who progress through various life stages. 
B)  ways in which knowledge can alter or transform behavior and override genetically guided patterns. 
C)  the fact that psychosocial development cannot be influenced by individuals' conscious decisions. 
D)  strategies to achieve a positive resolution during a psychosocial crisis. 
A)  the survival of humans who progress through various life stages. 
B)  ways in which knowledge can alter or transform behavior and override genetically guided patterns. 
C)  the fact that psychosocial development cannot be influenced by individuals' conscious decisions. 
D)  strategies to achieve a positive resolution during a psychosocial crisis.

Question 5

Genevieve is studying cognitive development theories. Today, her professor introduced the central concepts of Vygotsky's theory, explaining that these would be the topics covered in the end-of-the-week quiz. Which of the following should Genevieve study before the end of the week?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Id, ego, and superego 
B)  Assimilation, accommodation, and schemes 
C)  Culture, zone of proximal development, and movement from intermental to the intramental 
D)  Microsystem, exosystem, and mesosystem 
A)  The Id, ego, and superego 
B)  Assimilation, accommodation, and schemes 
C)  Culture, zone of proximal development, and movement from intermental to the intramental 
D)  Microsystem, exosystem, and mesosystem

Question 6

Differentiate between ethology and evolutionary psychology?

Accepted Answer

Ethology and evolutionary psychology are

Question 7

Which of the following is considered one of Piaget's contributions to understanding infant cognition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants are able to create and manipulate symbols. 
B)  For infants, most thinking is unconscious. 
C)  Infants have the same capacity for abstract reasoning as adolescents. 
D)  Infants establish logical connections. 
A)  Infants are able to create and manipulate symbols. 
B)  For infants, most thinking is unconscious. 
C)  Infants have the same capacity for abstract reasoning as adolescents. 
D)  Infants establish logical connections.

Question 8

Vygotsky argued that complex mental operations exist first in the social world and are then internalized. He described this as movement from the __________ to the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ego; superego 
B)  intermental; intramental 
C)  model; child 
D)  microsystem; mesosystem 
A)  ego; superego 
B)  intermental; intramental 
C)  model; child 
D)  microsystem; mesosystem

Question 9

How do environmental and social contexts affect individual development?

Accepted Answer

Environmental and social contexts play a

Question 10

In order to adapt to changes in the environment, systems require which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shared meaning 
B)  Role systems 
C)  Feedback mechanisms 
D)  Schedules of reinforcement 
A)  Shared meaning 
B)  Role systems 
C)  Feedback mechanisms 
D)  Schedules of reinforcement

Question 11

Which of the following statements is considered an assumption of Piaget's cognitive development theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  All behavior is motivated. 
B)  Advances in cognitive capacities occur into old age. 
C)  Personality development ends at age 6. 
D)  The roots of cognition lie in an infant's biological capacities. 
A)  All behavior is motivated. 
B)  Advances in cognitive capacities occur into old age. 
C)  Personality development ends at age 6. 
D)  The roots of cognition lie in an infant's biological capacities.

Question 12

According to a systems theory, through which of the following processes can a system preserve its structure and still respond to change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptive self-regulation 
B)  Social identity 
C)  Ego functioning 
D)  Social learning 
A)  Adaptive self-regulation 
B)  Social identity 
C)  Ego functioning 
D)  Social learning

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of cultural determinism?

Accepted Answer

A)  All cultures have some form of spiritual philosophy for dealing with death. 
B)  Cultures, like species, must adapt to changes in the environment. 
C)  Family life is a cornerstone of the culture. 
D)  Some cultures value aggressiveness while others consider it shameful. 
A)  All cultures have some form of spiritual philosophy for dealing with death. 
B)  Cultures, like species, must adapt to changes in the environment. 
C)  Family life is a cornerstone of the culture. 
D)  Some cultures value aggressiveness while others consider it shameful.

Question 14

According to Freud, many explanations for Blanca's seemingly natural behavior can be found by analyzing her conflicting sexual and aggressive needs, fears, and wishes that are housed in her

Accepted Answer

A)  metaconscious. 
B)  conscious. 
C)  ego. 
D)  unconscious. 
A)  metaconscious. 
B)  conscious. 
C)  ego. 
D)  unconscious.

Question 15

Yelling at the dog after a hard day at work may be a form of displacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In Piaget's theory, which of the following are considered the two complementary processes that account for adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensorimotor intelligence and preoperational thought 
B)  Natural selection and fitness 
C)  Cultural discontinuity and moral reasoning 
D)  Assimilation and accommodation 
A)  Sensorimotor intelligence and preoperational thought 
B)  Natural selection and fitness 
C)  Cultural discontinuity and moral reasoning 
D)  Assimilation and accommodation

Question 17

Which of the following psychosexual terms is most closely related to the processes of cognition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unconscious processing 
B)  Impulse expression 
C)  Ego functions 
D)  Projection 
A)  Unconscious processing 
B)  Impulse expression 
C)  Ego functions 
D)  Projection

Question 18

Sudha has been driving to school using the same route for two years. Although she has never had time to stop at the Coffee Corner on her way to school, she knows where it is and how to direct a friend there. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Cognitive map 
C)  Expectations 
D)  Imitative learning 
A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Cognitive map 
C)  Expectations 
D)  Imitative learning

Question 19

Young children are scolded for being selfish but when they are adults they are expected to be assertive and self- reliant. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural conservatism. 
B)  cultural discontinuity. 
C)  worldview. 
D)  cultural continuity. 
A)  cultural conservatism. 
B)  cultural discontinuity. 
C)  worldview. 
D)  cultural continuity.

Question 20

Daniela is capable of organizing and making meaning of her experiences. Which of the following allows her to do so?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equilibrium 
B)  Repression 
C)  Cognition 
D)  Ethology 
A)  Equilibrium 
B)  Repression 
C)  Cognition 
D)  Ethology

Which of the following is considered a link between social role theory and psychosocial theory?

Cognitive developmental theory focuses specifically on how

What role does fitness play in the theory of evolution?

Psychosocial evolution refers to

Genevieve is studying cognitive development theories. Today, her professor introduced the central concepts of Vygotsky's theory, explaining that these would be the topics covered in the end-of-the-week quiz. Which of the following should Genevieve study before the end of the week?

Differentiate between ethology and evolutionary psychology?

Which of the following is considered one of Piaget's contributions to understanding infant cognition?

Vygotsky argued that complex mental operations exist first in the social world and are then internalized. He described this as movement from the to the .

How do environmental and social contexts affect individual development?

In order to adapt to changes in the environment, systems require which of the following?

Which of the following statements is considered an assumption of Piaget's cognitive development theory?

According to a systems theory, through which of the following processes can a system preserve its structure and still respond to change?

Which of the following is an example of cultural determinism?

According to Freud, many explanations for Blanca's seemingly natural behavior can be found by analyzing her conflicting sexual and aggressive needs, fears, and wishes that are housed in her

Yelling at the dog after a hard day at work may be a form of displacement.

In Piaget's theory, which of the following are considered the two complementary processes that account for adaptation?

Which of the following psychosexual terms is most closely related to the processes of cognition?

Sudha has been driving to school using the same route for two years. Although she has never had time to stop at the Coffee Corner on her way to school, she knows where it is and how to direct a friend there. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

Young children are scolded for being selfish but when they are adults they are expected to be assertive and self- reliant. This is an example of

Daniela is capable of organizing and making meaning of her experiences. Which of the following allows her to do so?

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 of the following is considered a link between social role theory and psychosocial theory?

Cognitive developmental theory focuses specifically on how

What role does fitness play in the theory of evolution?

Psychosocial evolution refers to

Genevieve is studying cognitive development theories. Today, her professor introduced the central concepts of Vygotsky's theory, explaining that these would be the topics covered in the end-of-the-week quiz. Which of the following should Genevieve study before the end of the week?

Differentiate between ethology and evolutionary psychology?

Which of the following is considered one of Piaget's contributions to understanding infant cognition?

Vygotsky argued that complex mental operations exist first in the social world and are then internalized. He described this as movement from the __________ to the __________.

How do environmental and social contexts affect individual development?

In order to adapt to changes in the environment, systems require which of the following?

Which of the following statements is considered an assumption of Piaget's cognitive development theory?

According to a systems theory, through which of the following processes can a system preserve its structure and still respond to change?

Which of the following is an example of cultural determinism?

According to Freud, many explanations for Blanca's seemingly natural behavior can be found by analyzing her conflicting sexual and aggressive needs, fears, and wishes that are housed in her

Yelling at the dog after a hard day at work may be a form of displacement.

In Piaget's theory, which of the following are considered the two complementary processes that account for adaptation?

Which of the following psychosexual terms is most closely related to the processes of cognition?

Sudha has been driving to school using the same route for two years. Although she has never had time to stop at the Coffee Corner on her way to school, she knows where it is and how to direct a friend there. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

Young children are scolded for being selfish but when they are adults they are expected to be assertive and self- reliant. This is an example of

Daniela is capable of organizing and making meaning of her experiences. Which of the following allows her to do so?

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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Vygotsky argued that complex mental operations exist first in the social world and are then internalized. He described this as movement from the to the .