Exam 6: Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

When her mother came into the room,Constance was laughing out loud at the dog's antics.Constance continues to laugh and look at her mother and then the dog.This is an example of a(n)______ smile.

Geoff knows he is supposed to wait until after dinner to eat a cookie,but when his mother goes upstairs he sneaks into the kitchen and grabs one.Later that night Geoff feels bad and tells his mom what he did.Apparently,Geoff is developing

Two-year-old Jacob took the pacifier away from his baby sister,making her sad and causing her to cry.When his mother explained how the baby felt and insisted that he return the pacifier,she was teaching Jacob

Which of the following children is probably the BEST "fit" between temperament and environment?

Erikson suggested that in the first 18 months of development infants face the first stage in personality development,which involves resolving the "crisis" of trust versus mistrust.Resolution of this crisis depends on several factors.Identify the factors that will support the development of trust.

When an unfamiliar little boy takes away 1-year-old Marina's toy,she looks questioningly at her mother.This is an example of

A well-known research study with monkeys demonstrating the important role on attachment with mothers was completed by

According to the mutual-regulation model regarding emotional states,

A 9-month-old infant who cries when the mother leaves is showing

Felicia picks up all the toys she has been playing with whenever her mom tells her to,but often forgets to pick them up when her mom is not around.We would describe Felicia's compliance as

Dick and Karen's infant son,Jeremy,appears to show signs of contentment,interest,and distress.Jeremy is probably

Betsy's baby does not cry when the baby is left alone in a strange room,nor does the baby approach Betsy when she returns to the room.Which of the following statements is most likely to accurately describe Betsy's behavior as a mother?

As infant Marlie giggles,her mother makes another silly face,causing Marlie to giggle more.This scenario is typical of parents who are high in

Which of the following is most likely to be a 2-year-old's favorite word?

Today,about half of all infants under 1 year in the United States whose mothers work are cared for

The ability of both an infant and his or her caregiver to respond appropriately and sensitively to each other's mental and emotional states is known as mutual

Personality development intertwined with social relationships is what is meant by _______ development.

A baby's first smile,which can occur in newborns less than a week old,is most likely due to

Temperament is defined as a person's characteristic,biologically based way of approaching and reacting to situations.List and describe the characteristics of the three patterns of temperament.

When presented initially with a new rattle,infant Isiah grimaces,then slowly reaches for the new toy.Isiah would most likely be described as