Question 1

Which theorist is associated with the information-processing theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skinner 
B)  Siegler 
C)  Piaget 
D)  Vygotsky 
A)  Skinner 
B)  Siegler 
C)  Piaget 
D)  Vygotsky B

Question 2

What is the purpose of experimental research?

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine the cause of a behavior 
B)  to describe the strength of the relationship between two events 
C)  to compare the responses of an individual with that of a group 
D)  to compare groups from at least two different cultures or geographic areas 
A)  to determine the cause of a behavior 
B)  to describe the strength of the relationship between two events 
C)  to compare the responses of an individual with that of a group 
D)  to compare groups from at least two different cultures or geographic areas A

Question 3

Explain the concept of resilience in children.Name and explain three examples of the characteristics you would see in a resilient child.

Accepted Answer

Resilience in children refers to their ability to adapt and bounce back from difficult situations, such as trauma, stress, or adversity. It is the capacity to cope with and overcome challenges, and to thrive despite difficult circumstances.

Three examples of characteristics you would see in a resilient child include:

1. Problem-solving skills: Resilient children are able to think critically and find solutions to the challenges they face. They are resourceful and can come up with creative ways to overcome obstacles.

2. Positive outlook: Resilient children have a hopeful and optimistic attitude, even in the face of adversity. They are able to see the silver lining in difficult situations and maintain a sense of hope for the future.

3. Strong support system: Resilient children often have a strong network of supportive relationships, including family, friends, and mentors. They are able to seek help when needed and have a sense of belonging and connection to others.

Overall, resilient children demonstrate a combination of emotional intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and a positive mindset, which enables them to navigate challenges and thrive in the face of adversity.

Question 4

As a parent with an Eriksonian orientation,Sheryl believes that the first developmental task her newborn daughter will encounter will be about

Accepted Answer

A)  trust. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  initiative. 
D)  self-identity. 
A)  trust. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  initiative. 
D)  self-identity.

Question 5

A sense of membership in an ethnic group based upon shared language,religion,customs,values,history,and race defines

Accepted Answer

A)  race. 
B)  nationality. 
C)  ethnicity. 
D)  ethnocentricity. 
A)  race. 
B)  nationality. 
C)  ethnicity. 
D)  ethnocentricity.

Question 6

_______________ refers to the behavior patterns,beliefs,and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Context 
C)  Open forum 
D)  Culture 
A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Context 
C)  Open forum 
D)  Culture

Question 7

Most developmentalists believe that it is unwise to take an extreme position on which of the following controversies?

Accepted Answer

A)  nature and nurture 
B)  continuity and discontinuity 
C)  early and later experiences 
D)  All of these. 
A)  nature and nurture 
B)  continuity and discontinuity 
C)  early and later experiences 
D)  All of these.

Question 8

_____________________ is the rapid,innate learning within a limited critical period of time that involves attachment to the first moving object seen.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolution 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  Imprinting 
D)  Cultural matching 
A)  Evolution 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  Imprinting 
D)  Cultural matching

Question 9

Luis Vargas,a clinical psychologist,is involved in work including the

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment and treatment of children,adolescents and their families. 
B)  training mental health professionals to provide culturally responsive mental health services. 
C)  training mental health professionals to provide developmentally appropriate mental health service. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  assessment and treatment of children,adolescents and their families. 
B)  training mental health professionals to provide culturally responsive mental health services. 
C)  training mental health professionals to provide developmentally appropriate mental health service. 
D)  All of these.

Question 10

When teachers work with children in Erikson's industry versus inferiority stage,the fifth stage of psychosocial development,they should

Accepted Answer

A)  allow adolescents to explore many different roles and different paths within a particular role in order for a positive identity to emerge. 
B)  help children find out that they can do things that they never thought they could do. 
C)  let the children make their own decisions even if they appear to need some direction on deciding to try something. 
D)  punish children if they are not interested in industry related to their own work. 
A)  allow adolescents to explore many different roles and different paths within a particular role in order for a positive identity to emerge. 
B)  help children find out that they can do things that they never thought they could do. 
C)  let the children make their own decisions even if they appear to need some direction on deciding to try something. 
D)  punish children if they are not interested in industry related to their own work.

Question 11

______________ is using an ethnic label such as African American or Latino in a superficial way that portrays an ethnic group as being more homogeneous than it really is.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnic value-free 
B)  Ethnicity interpretation 
C)  Ethnic gloss 
D)  None of these. 
A)  Ethnic value-free 
B)  Ethnicity interpretation 
C)  Ethnic gloss 
D)  None of these.

Question 12

Two-year-old Benjamin asserts his independence and realizes his will.He tests his parents' boundaries.Based on Erikson's psychosocial theory,if he is restrained or punished too harshly,he is likely to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  guilt. 
B)  despair. 
C)  identity confusion. 
D)  shame and doubt. 
A)  guilt. 
B)  despair. 
C)  identity confusion. 
D)  shame and doubt.

Question 13

To determine the effects of a new memory-enhancing pill,a researcher randomly assigns 30 women to one of two conditions.In the first condition,each subject is given a pill and then told to try to memorize a list of 20 nonsense words.In the second condition,subjects are simply asked to try to memorize the word list.Results indicated that subjects who received the pill got an average of 12 items correct,whereas the no-pill group recalled only 6 items.In this experiment,the independent variable is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sex of the subjects. 
B)  number of words recalled. 
C)  pill versus no-pill condition. 
D)  use of nonsense words. 
A)  sex of the subjects. 
B)  number of words recalled. 
C)  pill versus no-pill condition. 
D)  use of nonsense words.

Question 14

______________ is based on cultural heritage,nationality characteristics,race,religion,and language.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Context 
C)  Open forum 
D)  Culture 
A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Context 
C)  Open forum 
D)  Culture

Question 15

Which of the following is not an important cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Watson's integration theory 
B)  Piaget's cognitive development theory 
C)  Vygotsky's sociocultural cognitive theory 
D)  Information-processing approach 
A)  Watson's integration theory 
B)  Piaget's cognitive development theory 
C)  Vygotsky's sociocultural cognitive theory 
D)  Information-processing approach

Question 16

Vygotsky portrayed the child's development as inseparable from

Accepted Answer

A)  social activities. 
B)  cultural activities. 
C)  social and cultural activities. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  social activities. 
B)  cultural activities. 
C)  social and cultural activities. 
D)  None of these.

Question 17

The person who is least likely to be an ethologist is one who observes

Accepted Answer

A)  monkeys in the jungles of Africa. 
B)  infant-parent attachment. 
C)  ducklings as they develop on farms. 
D)  rats in a well-controlled research lab. 
A)  monkeys in the jungles of Africa. 
B)  infant-parent attachment. 
C)  ducklings as they develop on farms. 
D)  rats in a well-controlled research lab.

Question 18

In Erikson's sixth stage of psychosocial development,individuals face the developmental task of forming intimate relationships with others.This stage is called

Accepted Answer

A)  industry versus inferiority. 
B)  trust versus mistrust. 
C)  intimacy versus isolation. 
D)  intimacy versus mistrust. 
A)  industry versus inferiority. 
B)  trust versus mistrust. 
C)  intimacy versus isolation. 
D)  intimacy versus mistrust.

Question 19

One of the major differences between Erikson's and Freud's approaches to human development involves Erikson's emphasis on

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity. 
B)  sex differences. 
C)  the mind-body relationship. 
D)  development across the life span. 
A)  heredity. 
B)  sex differences. 
C)  the mind-body relationship. 
D)  development across the life span.

Question 20

According to Piaget,it is the different way of understanding the world that makes one stage of cognitive development more advanced than another.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative difference of thought. 
B)  qualitative difference of thought. 
C)  psychosocial developmental stage. 
D)  psychosexual developmental stage. 
A)  quantitative difference of thought. 
B)  qualitative difference of thought. 
C)  psychosocial developmental stage. 
D)  psychosexual developmental stage.

Which theorist is associated with the information-processing theory?

What is the purpose of experimental research?

Explain the concept of resilience in children.Name and explain three examples of the characteristics you would see in a resilient child.

As a parent with an Eriksonian orientation,Sheryl believes that the first developmental task her newborn daughter will encounter will be about

A sense of membership in an ethnic group based upon shared language,religion,customs,values,history,and race defines

_______________ refers to the behavior patterns,beliefs,and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.

Most developmentalists believe that it is unwise to take an extreme position on which of the following controversies?

_____________________ is the rapid,innate learning within a limited critical period of time that involves attachment to the first moving object seen.

Luis Vargas,a clinical psychologist,is involved in work including the

When teachers work with children in Erikson's industry versus inferiority stage,the fifth stage of psychosocial development,they should

______________ is using an ethnic label such as African American or Latino in a superficial way that portrays an ethnic group as being more homogeneous than it really is.

Two-year-old Benjamin asserts his independence and realizes his will.He tests his parents' boundaries.Based on Erikson's psychosocial theory,if he is restrained or punished too harshly,he is likely to develop

______________ is based on cultural heritage,nationality characteristics,race,religion,and language.

Which of the following is not an important cognitive theory?

Vygotsky portrayed the child's development as inseparable from

The person who is least likely to be an ethologist is one who observes

In Erikson's sixth stage of psychosocial development,individuals face the developmental task of forming intimate relationships with others.This stage is called

One of the major differences between Erikson's and Freud's approaches to human development involves Erikson's emphasis on

According to Piaget,it is the different way of understanding the world that makes one stage of cognitive development more advanced than another.This is an example of

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Exam 1: Introduction

Which theorist is associated with the information-processing theory?

What is the purpose of experimental research?

Explain the concept of resilience in children.Name and explain three examples of the characteristics you would see in a resilient child.

As a parent with an Eriksonian orientation,Sheryl believes that the first developmental task her newborn daughter will encounter will be about

A sense of membership in an ethnic group based upon shared language,religion,customs,values,history,and race defines

_______________ refers to the behavior patterns,beliefs,and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.

Most developmentalists believe that it is unwise to take an extreme position on which of the following controversies?

_____________________ is the rapid,innate learning within a limited critical period of time that involves attachment to the first moving object seen.

Luis Vargas,a clinical psychologist,is involved in work including the

When teachers work with children in Erikson's industry versus inferiority stage,the fifth stage of psychosocial development,they should

______________ is using an ethnic label such as African American or Latino in a superficial way that portrays an ethnic group as being more homogeneous than it really is.

Two-year-old Benjamin asserts his independence and realizes his will.He tests his parents' boundaries.Based on Erikson's psychosocial theory,if he is restrained or punished too harshly,he is likely to develop

______________ is based on cultural heritage,nationality characteristics,race,religion,and language.

Which of the following is not an important cognitive theory?

Vygotsky portrayed the child's development as inseparable from

The person who is least likely to be an ethologist is one who observes

In Erikson's sixth stage of psychosocial development,individuals face the developmental task of forming intimate relationships with others.This stage is called

One of the major differences between Erikson's and Freud's approaches to human development involves Erikson's emphasis on

According to Piaget,it is the different way of understanding the world that makes one stage of cognitive development more advanced than another.This is an example of

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters