Question 1

In a systems view,differences in the contexts of development are limited to a child's family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Alfred Binet is considered to be the founder of modern child psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Recently,Josephine has been able to understand that when you cut a piece of pie in half you still have the same amount of pie,something she was not able to understand a short time ago.According to Piaget's theory,Josephine

Accepted Answer

A)  must be at least three years of age. 
B)  must have been rewarded by her mother for this understanding. 
C)  has advanced to a different stage of cognitive development. 
D)  will understand this only for pieces of pie but not for any other stimuli. 
A)  must be at least three years of age. 
B)  must have been rewarded by her mother for this understanding. 
C)  has advanced to a different stage of cognitive development. 
D)  will understand this only for pieces of pie but not for any other stimuli. C

Question 4

A type of learning in which a neutral stimulus,when repeatedly paired with a stimulus that elicits a reflexive response,comes to elicit the response by itself is called

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning. 
B)  instrumental conditioning. 
C)  operant conditioning. 
D)  neutral stimulus conditioning. 
A)  classical conditioning. 
B)  instrumental conditioning. 
C)  operant conditioning. 
D)  neutral stimulus conditioning.

Question 5

What view does Piaget have on the role of stages in continuous/discontinuous development?

Accepted Answer

Piaget felt that there had been an overe

Question 6

Systems approaches of child development currently enjoy quite a bit of popularity among researchers and theorists.What do these theories add to our understanding of child development that seems to be missing from learning theory,Piagetian theory,and information-processing approaches?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should include the

Question 7

As developer of the first formal assessment scale of intelligence,Alfred Binet is credited with being the pioneer of

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-cultural studies. 
B)  intellectual engineering. 
C)  the study of individual differences. 
D)  the comparison of groups of children. 
A)  cross-cultural studies. 
B)  intellectual engineering. 
C)  the study of individual differences. 
D)  the comparison of groups of children.

Question 8

An ecological systems theorist interested in how environmental settings indirectly affect the child by influencing the various microsystems forming the child's immediate environment would focus his research on the

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A)  mesosystem. 
B)  exosystem. 
C)  macrosystem. 
D)  chronosystem. 
A)  mesosystem. 
B)  exosystem. 
C)  macrosystem. 
D)  chronosystem.

Question 9

The relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of experience is called

Accepted Answer

A)  nature. 
B)  learning. 
C)  equilibration. 
D)  libido. 
A)  nature. 
B)  learning. 
C)  equilibration. 
D)  libido.

Question 10

Information-processing approaches to development assume that the mind has ________ for processing information and development reflects _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  an unlimited capacity;a qualitative change in mental structures 
B)  an unlimited capacity;a quantitative increase in the use of skills and strategies 
C)  a limited capacity;a quantitative increase in the use of skills and strategies 
D)  a limited capacity;a qualitative change in mental structures 
A)  an unlimited capacity;a qualitative change in mental structures 
B)  an unlimited capacity;a quantitative increase in the use of skills and strategies 
C)  a limited capacity;a quantitative increase in the use of skills and strategies 
D)  a limited capacity;a qualitative change in mental structures

Question 11

The theoretical approach emphasizing the importance of learning through observation and imitation of behaviors modeled by others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental conditioning. 
B)  social learning theory. 
C)  imitation theory. 
D)  imitation conditioning. 
A)  instrumental conditioning. 
B)  social learning theory. 
C)  imitation theory. 
D)  imitation conditioning.

Question 12

According to Piagetian theory,the ________ component of adaptation is the process of interpreting an experience in terms of current schemes.

Accepted Answer

A)  organization 
B)  assimilation 
C)  accommodation 
D)  schematizing 
A)  organization 
B)  assimilation 
C)  accommodation 
D)  schematizing

Question 13

On a farm in Indiana,a little duck hatched near the dog house.The first stimulus the duck encountered was a dog,and the baby duck began to follow the dog in the hope of being fed and protected.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  social learning. 
D)  imprinting. 
A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  social learning. 
D)  imprinting.

Question 14

What are the major ideas behind John Locke's view of development?

Accepted Answer

John Locke's view of development include

Question 15

Briefly explain Robert Seigler's "overlapping waves" theory.

Accepted Answer

Siegler's "overlapping waves" theory sug

Question 16

Dr.Barenboin is a biologist and a researcher interested in children and their development,thus she is part of the field of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental psychology 
B)  developmental science 
C)  child psychology 
D)  behavioral science 
A)  developmental psychology 
B)  developmental science 
C)  child psychology 
D)  behavioral science

Question 17

Systems views of development are concerned with the ________ that influence development.

Accepted Answer

A)  social settings 
B)  cultural settings 
C)  biological,physical,and sociocultural settings 
D)  biological and physical settings 
A)  social settings 
B)  cultural settings 
C)  biological,physical,and sociocultural settings 
D)  biological and physical settings

Question 18

A stage in development is a period of time in which behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  is not noticeably different from that of another period. 
B)  is quantitatively different from that of another period. 
C)  changes in gradual and continuous increments. 
D)  is qualitatively different from that of another period. 
A)  is not noticeably different from that of another period. 
B)  is quantitatively different from that of another period. 
C)  changes in gradual and continuous increments. 
D)  is qualitatively different from that of another period.

Question 19

Today the term "developmental science" is used to reflect the wide range of disciplines and factors used in investigating development.How has this historically also been true and why is it so important that developmental research is interdisciplinary?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should include exa

Question 20

Development is defined as the

Accepted Answer

A)  period of time between birth and adolescence. 
B)  period during which a child becomes an adult. 
C)  physical and psychological changes in an individual over a lifetime. 
D)  physical and psychological changes that occur from conception to adolescence. 
A)  period of time between birth and adolescence. 
B)  period during which a child becomes an adult. 
C)  physical and psychological changes in an individual over a lifetime. 
D)  physical and psychological changes that occur from conception to adolescence.

In a systems view,differences in the contexts of development are limited to a child's family.

Alfred Binet is considered to be the founder of modern child psychology.

Recently,Josephine has been able to understand that when you cut a piece of pie in half you still have the same amount of pie,something she was not able to understand a short time ago.According to Piaget's theory,Josephine

A type of learning in which a neutral stimulus,when repeatedly paired with a stimulus that elicits a reflexive response,comes to elicit the response by itself is called

What view does Piaget have on the role of stages in continuous/discontinuous development?

Systems approaches of child development currently enjoy quite a bit of popularity among researchers and theorists.What do these theories add to our understanding of child development that seems to be missing from learning theory,Piagetian theory,and information-processing approaches?

As developer of the first formal assessment scale of intelligence,Alfred Binet is credited with being the pioneer of

An ecological systems theorist interested in how environmental settings indirectly affect the child by influencing the various microsystems forming the child's immediate environment would focus his research on the

The relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of experience is called

Information-processing approaches to development assume that the mind has __ for processing information and development reflects _.

The theoretical approach emphasizing the importance of learning through observation and imitation of behaviors modeled by others is called

According to Piagetian theory,the ________ component of adaptation is the process of interpreting an experience in terms of current schemes.

On a farm in Indiana,a little duck hatched near the dog house.The first stimulus the duck encountered was a dog,and the baby duck began to follow the dog in the hope of being fed and protected.This is an example of

What are the major ideas behind John Locke's view of development?

Briefly explain Robert Seigler's "overlapping waves" theory.

Dr.Barenboin is a biologist and a researcher interested in children and their development,thus she is part of the field of ________.

Systems views of development are concerned with the ________ that influence development.

A stage in development is a period of time in which behavior

Today the term "developmental science" is used to reflect the wide range of disciplines and factors used in investigating development.How has this historically also been true and why is it so important that developmental research is interdisciplinary?

Development is defined as the

Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

The Prenatal Period and Birth

Brain, Motor Skill, and Physical Development

Basic Learning and Perception

Language

Cognition

Social Cognition

Achievement

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters

Exam 1: Themes and Theories

In a systems view,differences in the contexts of development are limited to a child's family.

Alfred Binet is considered to be the founder of modern child psychology.

Recently,Josephine has been able to understand that when you cut a piece of pie in half you still have the same amount of pie,something she was not able to understand a short time ago.According to Piaget's theory,Josephine

A type of learning in which a neutral stimulus,when repeatedly paired with a stimulus that elicits a reflexive response,comes to elicit the response by itself is called

What view does Piaget have on the role of stages in continuous/discontinuous development?

Systems approaches of child development currently enjoy quite a bit of popularity among researchers and theorists.What do these theories add to our understanding of child development that seems to be missing from learning theory,Piagetian theory,and information-processing approaches?

As developer of the first formal assessment scale of intelligence,Alfred Binet is credited with being the pioneer of

An ecological systems theorist interested in how environmental settings indirectly affect the child by influencing the various microsystems forming the child's immediate environment would focus his research on the

The relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of experience is called

Information-processing approaches to development assume that the mind has ________ for processing information and development reflects _______.

The theoretical approach emphasizing the importance of learning through observation and imitation of behaviors modeled by others is called

According to Piagetian theory,the ________ component of adaptation is the process of interpreting an experience in terms of current schemes.

On a farm in Indiana,a little duck hatched near the dog house.The first stimulus the duck encountered was a dog,and the baby duck began to follow the dog in the hope of being fed and protected.This is an example of

What are the major ideas behind John Locke's view of development?

Briefly explain Robert Seigler's "overlapping waves" theory.

Dr.Barenboin is a biologist and a researcher interested in children and their development,thus she is part of the field of ________.

Systems views of development are concerned with the ________ that influence development.

A stage in development is a period of time in which behavior

Today the term "developmental science" is used to reflect the wide range of disciplines and factors used in investigating development.How has this historically also been true and why is it so important that developmental research is interdisciplinary?

Development is defined as the

Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

The Prenatal Period and Birth

Brain, Motor Skill, and Physical Development

Basic Learning and Perception

Language

Cognition

Social Cognition

Achievement

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters

Information-processing approaches to development assume that the mind has __ for processing information and development reflects _.