Deck 3: Developmental Psychology Learning Theories, Cognitive Development, and Moral Reasoning

Question 1

Who among the learning theorist proposed the Modelling principle?

A)pavlov
B)skinner
C)bandura
D)j. watson

Answer 1

skinner

Question 2

Strength of Bandura's social learning theory is its emphasis on particular aspects of the environment, such as the nature of the ……………. available to children.

A)role models
B)rewards
C)reinforcement
D)rewards and punishment

Answer 2

role models

Question 3

Motor development in babies develops in a proximodistal fashion. This is best described as:

A)from nearest to the center of the body to the farthest from the center
B)from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet
C)from the farthest from the center to the nearest to the center
D)from the bottom of the body to the top of the body

Answer 3

from nearest to the center of the body to the farthest from the center

Question 4

Authoritative parents can best be defined as:

A)parents who befriend their children and do not use discipline
B)parents who are less controlling and behave with a more accepting attitude
C)parents who try to control the behavior of their children in accordance with a set standard of conduct
D)supportive parents who discuss their rules and policies with their children

Question 5

According to the cognitive developmental perspective of development, the child is ______ and development is _____.

A)passive, continuous
B)active, continuous
C)passive, discontinuous
D)active, discontinuous

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the heritability of temperament is TRUE?

A)temperament is only influenced by genetic factors
B)temperament is not influenced by genetic factors
C)heritability is demonstrated by mz twins being more similar than dz twins
D)heritability is demonstrated by mz twin and dz twins being equally similar in

Question 7

By what age do children typically succeed on false-belief and appearance reality problems?

A)2 years
B)3 years
C)5 years
D)8 years

Question 8

At what age do children begin to differentiate between others' emotional distress and their own?

A)3-12 months
B)6-14 months
C)9-18 months
D)2 years