Exam 2: Theories of Development

Which of the following theories best explains that to teach a child an adult must gain and keep the child's attention; model the best strategy; and adapt the whole process to the child's developmental level?

Height as a genetic trait is largely determined by

The theorist who developed the theory of psychosocial stages was

The level of Bronfenbrenner's theory that includes the influences of the health care and educational systems is called the _____________.

In a classroom based upon Lev Vygotsky's ideas, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

According to the predictive-adaptive response theory, a fetus will adapt its ____ to accommodate an anticipated future environment based on conditions in its prenatal environment.

The theory that asserts that a child's learning of new cognitive skills is guided by an adult, more skilled child, or older sibling who structures their learning experience would be

Scientists who study the role and impact of heredity on traits in individuals are interested in a branch of evolutionary theory study known as

____________ is defined as the study of genetically inherited cognitive and social characteristics produced via natural selection to promote human adaptation and survival.

Knowledge of ________ is foundational to understanding evolutionary theories.

Gene expression is controlled through dominant-recessive patterns of inheritance.

Three-year-old Ali used to call all flying objects, such as airplanes and slowly falling leaves, "birds." Now he correctly labels airplanes, butterflies, birds, and bees. What Piagetian process has Ali accomplished?

What factor is generally considered to be an essential aspect of an infant's first psychosocial task?

According to Erikson's theory of development, at mid-life, an individual is confronted with the crisis of integrity versus despair.

When one-year-old Owen points to every man he sees and says "Daddy," he has employed which Piagetian process?

Albert Bandura's observation that we may learn by watching another person behave in a certain way is the foundation for what theory?

Recent research discoveries have revealed that epigenetic mechanisms can be affected and altered by all of the following EXCEPT

A child who efficiently sucks a breast or a bottle is presented with a drinking straw, which requires a different sucking strategy. What is likely to happen?

A teacher succeeds in eliminating a student's undesirable behaviour by ignoring it. This is referred to as

According to newer research theories such as the predictive-response theory, to be most effective, early intervention strategies designed to prevent chronic diseases like diabetes must focus on the ____ stage of development.