Exam 2: Theories of Development

Behavior modification uses:

Which statement does NOT reflect the ideas of Piaget?

The theory that is concerned with the observable behavior of people-in contrast with introspection-based theory-is called:

In seeking to answer the question "How much influence do environment and heredity have on behavior?" a psychologist would choose which of the following scenarios as the most appropriate design?

The process of stimulus substitution in which a new, previously neutral stimulus is substituted for the stimulus that naturally elicits a response is called:

An approach that applies learning theory and experimental psychology to altering maladaptive behavior is called:

Erikson believed that each part of the personality has a particular time in the life span when it must develop (if it is to develop at all). If a particular stage of development is not completed the stages that should follow it will be hindered. This is based on the:

Piaget put forth the idea that development occurs in sequential periods of growth or maturing of an individual's ability to think. This is called:

A field of study that focuses on individual differences and seeks to answer why individuals within a species exhibit different behaviors is called:

The term self-actualization means:

Marisol is very bright with a tested IQ of 135. She likes school despite the fact that her first-grade teacher was very strict and punished students who failed tests by denying privileges such as play time. Marisol is a good student, but when she knows that a test will be given at school, she wakes up on those days with a headache and nausea. A behaviorist would argue that Marisol's reaction could be the result of:

On a visit to Sea Spectacular, an outdoor aquarium, your nephew notices that each time a dolphin performs a trick it is rewarded with a fish. You have read the brochure that explains that the dolphins are trained this way to ensure that they will continue to perform the tricks for several performances each day. This is an example of:

Two-year-old Amina sees a cat for the first time. After watching her mother stroke the cat's back, Amina begins to stroke the cat's back, too. This is an example of:

Briefly describe Piaget's contribution to developmental studies.

Which theory of development focuses on sensation, perception, imagery, retention, recall, problem solving, reasoning, and thinking?

Marisa is trying to break the habit of biting her nails. She buys a product designed to be painted on the nails that has a bitter taste. She uses this product and also bought herself two bottles of nail polish that she liked. Marisa is using what technique to stop biting her nails?

When the processes of accommodation and assimilation are in balance, it is known as ______________ according to Piaget.

When a person learns how to respond to something that he or she has not yet encountered from observing someone else's response, this is called:

All of the following statements are true concerning the ecological theory of development EXCEPT:

The theory that stresses the role of unconscious motivation on behavior is most closely associated with: