Question 1

Name two developmental theories that propose that we are active in shaping our own development.

Accepted Answer

possibilities are so

Question 2

According to Bandura,which of the following terms best describes the expectancies we acquire about what we can and cannot do?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-monitoring 
B) Self-evaluation 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Self-evidence 
A) Self-monitoring 
B) Self-evaluation 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Self-evidence

Question 3

What did Vygotsky mean by the terms scaffolding and the zone of proximal development?

Accepted Answer

Scaffolding includes an appropriate leve

Question 4

Explain three basic principles of Erikson's theory of development.

Accepted Answer

the answer should include the following:

Question 5

Two-year-old Luke pointed to a cow in a pasture and said "Doggie!" Which of the following is the child using to name the animal?

Accepted Answer

A) Memorization 
B) Assimilation 
C) Preoperational thought 
D) Accommodation 
A) Memorization 
B) Assimilation 
C) Preoperational thought 
D) Accommodation

Question 6

Which of the following contexts of development includes the values and beliefs of the culture in which a child is growing up?

Accepted Answer

A) Microsystem 
B) Mesosystem 
C) Exosystem 
D) Macrosystem 
A) Microsystem 
B) Mesosystem 
C) Exosystem 
D) Macrosystem

Question 7

In Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory,my immediate family,my job,and my dogs are all part of my ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory,my immediate family,my job,and...

Question 8

Which of the following is LEAST likely to influence IQ?

Accepted Answer

A) The type of television shows a child watches 
B) A stimulating environment 
C) Genetics 
D) The IQ of one's parents 
A) The type of television shows a child watches 
B) A stimulating environment 
C) Genetics 
D) The IQ of one's parents

Question 9

Information processing theorists liken the human mind to

Accepted Answer

A) a well-oiled machine. 
B) a computer. 
C) a library. 
D) a complex puzzle. 
A) a well-oiled machine. 
B) a computer. 
C) a library. 
D) a complex puzzle.

Question 10

Which aspect of our personality demands to be satisfied in physically pleasurable ways?

Accepted Answer

A) Executive control of the ego 
B) Moral guardian of the superego 
C) Libido of the id 
D) Reality principle of the superego 
A) Executive control of the ego 
B) Moral guardian of the superego 
C) Libido of the id 
D) Reality principle of the superego

Question 11

In Freud's psychoanalytic theory,what causes fixation?

Accepted Answer

results from insuffi

Question 12

According to Vygotsky,training wheels on a bicycle would be an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Vygotsky,training wheels on a bicycle...

Question 13

Freud arrived at his developmental theories through his work with which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A) His own children 
B) Children who were orphaned 
C) Male adult patients who had suffered traumatic events 
D) Adults who were suffering from serious mental disorders 
A) His own children 
B) Children who were orphaned 
C) Male adult patients who had suffered traumatic events 
D) Adults who were suffering from serious mental disorders

Question 14

Many people do not understand the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment.Explain the difference between these two concepts.Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer must explain the basic differ

Question 15

Of the following concepts,which is an aspect of the sociobiology theory of human development?

Accepted Answer

A) Stimulus and response 
B) Cognitive deficits 
C) Social rules and behaviors that ensure survival 
D) Defense mechanisms 
A) Stimulus and response 
B) Cognitive deficits 
C) Social rules and behaviors that ensure survival 
D) Defense mechanisms

Question 16

According to Erikson,what is the central issue of adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) To develop a sense of autonomy,or become ashamed of one's inability to be independent of parents 
B) To develop initiative and become purposeful and goal-oriented,or to be guilty about inability to focus and achieve 
C) To form intimate relationships,or to risk isolation and rejection 
D) To examine one's identity and possible roles,or risk confusion about the future 
A) To develop a sense of autonomy,or become ashamed of one's inability to be independent of parents 
B) To develop initiative and become purposeful and goal-oriented,or to be guilty about inability to focus and achieve 
C) To form intimate relationships,or to risk isolation and rejection 
D) To examine one's identity and possible roles,or risk confusion about the future

Question 17

Summarize the repressed memory controversy.

Accepted Answer

The answer needs to include that opinion

Question 18

In which stage of cognitive development does a child use symbols to think and communicate?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensorimotor 
B) Preoperational 
C) Formal operations 
D) Concrete operations 
A) Sensorimotor 
B) Preoperational 
C) Formal operations 
D) Concrete operations

Question 19

An important trend in the study of human development involves incorporating many theoretical perspectives in order to better explain development.Which of the following describes this approach?

Accepted Answer

A) Eclecticism 
B) Multiculturalism 
C) The cross-modal approach 
D) The stages of change model 
A) Eclecticism 
B) Multiculturalism 
C) The cross-modal approach 
D) The stages of change model

Question 20

A self-absorbed,nongenerative adult who is not concerned with establishing and guiding a new generation will be at risk for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Isolation 
B) Stagnation 
C) Inferiority 
D) Mistrust 
A) Isolation 
B) Stagnation 
C) Inferiority 
D) Mistrust

Name two developmental theories that propose that we are active in shaping our own development.

According to Bandura,which of the following terms best describes the expectancies we acquire about what we can and cannot do?

What did Vygotsky mean by the terms scaffolding and the zone of proximal development?

Explain three basic principles of Erikson's theory of development.

Two-year-old Luke pointed to a cow in a pasture and said "Doggie!" Which of the following is the child using to name the animal?

Which of the following contexts of development includes the values and beliefs of the culture in which a child is growing up?

In Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory,my immediate family,my job,and my dogs are all part of my ________.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to influence IQ?

Information processing theorists liken the human mind to

Which aspect of our personality demands to be satisfied in physically pleasurable ways?

In Freud's psychoanalytic theory,what causes fixation?

According to Vygotsky,training wheels on a bicycle would be an example of ________.

Freud arrived at his developmental theories through his work with which of the following groups?

Many people do not understand the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment.Explain the difference between these two concepts.Give an example of each.

Of the following concepts,which is an aspect of the sociobiology theory of human development?

According to Erikson,what is the central issue of adolescence?

Summarize the repressed memory controversy.

In which stage of cognitive development does a child use symbols to think and communicate?

An important trend in the study of human development involves incorporating many theoretical perspectives in order to better explain development.Which of the following describes this approach?

A self-absorbed,nongenerative adult who is not concerned with establishing and guiding a new generation will be at risk for which of the following?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical,Sensory,and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Late Adulthood

Death,dying,and Bereavement

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Exam 2: Theories of Development

Name two developmental theories that propose that we are active in shaping our own development.

According to Bandura,which of the following terms best describes the expectancies we acquire about what we can and cannot do?

What did Vygotsky mean by the terms scaffolding and the zone of proximal development?

Explain three basic principles of Erikson's theory of development.

Two-year-old Luke pointed to a cow in a pasture and said "Doggie!" Which of the following is the child using to name the animal?

Which of the following contexts of development includes the values and beliefs of the culture in which a child is growing up?

In Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory,my immediate family,my job,and my dogs are all part of my ________.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to influence IQ?

Information processing theorists liken the human mind to

Which aspect of our personality demands to be satisfied in physically pleasurable ways?

In Freud's psychoanalytic theory,what causes fixation?

According to Vygotsky,training wheels on a bicycle would be an example of ________.

Freud arrived at his developmental theories through his work with which of the following groups?

Many people do not understand the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment.Explain the difference between these two concepts.Give an example of each.

Of the following concepts,which is an aspect of the sociobiology theory of human development?

According to Erikson,what is the central issue of adolescence?

Summarize the repressed memory controversy.

In which stage of cognitive development does a child use symbols to think and communicate?

An important trend in the study of human development involves incorporating many theoretical perspectives in order to better explain development.Which of the following describes this approach?

A self-absorbed,nongenerative adult who is not concerned with establishing and guiding a new generation will be at risk for which of the following?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical,Sensory,and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Late Adulthood

Death,dying,and Bereavement

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