Question 1

A parent and a toddler meet someone who makes the parent nervous. The toddler will probably:

Accepted Answer

A)  act anxious. 
B)  smile and reach for the person. 
C)  start crying and hit the person. 
D)  not show any reaction.

Question 2

Pierce is a two-year-old boy who loves his "lellow-lee" (yellow blanket) and won't take a nap without it. Pierce's yellow blanket would be considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  sign of separation anxiety. 
B)  transitional object. 
C)  imaginary friend. 
D)  indication of attachment problems.

Question 3

How might the crisis of "trust versus mistrust" affect later life?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How might the crisis of "trust versus...

Question 4

Based on research, attachment appears to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  based on cognitive theory. 
B)  an ethnotheory. 
C)  universal around the world. 
D)  only in Western cultures.

Question 5

A classic laboratory procedure used to measure attachment is the Strange Situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most developmentalists agree that the anterior cingulate gyrus is the part of the brain's _____ that is directly connected to emotional self-regulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most developmentalists agree that the anterior cingulate...

Question 7

Madison's mother warmly greeted an old friend in the grocery store. After observing her mother, Madison smiled, too. Madison engaged in social referencing to gauge her own reaction to her mother's friend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Brain immaturity is the likely explanation for the difficulty in distinguishing distinct emotions in early infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______ are used to test the importance of synchrony in normal development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ are used to test the importance...

Question 10

Proximity-seeking and contact-maintaining attachment behaviors have been crucial to the survival of the species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Abuse has few long-term consequences for a child's emotional development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which emotion develops in an infant at the latest age?

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of strangers 
B)  anger 
C)  pride 
D)  curiosity

Question 13

According to traditional behaviorism, personality is:

Accepted Answer

A)  molded by one's parents. 
B)  due to nature. 
C)  in the unconscious mind. 
D)  unchangeable.

Question 14

Ruby does not notice when her mother leaves the day care center and ignores her mother when she returns. Ruby's behavior is characteristic of _____ attachment.

Accepted Answer

A)  insecure-avoidant 
B)  insecure-resistant/ambivalent 
C)  secure 
D)  disorganized

Question 15

Of the various temperament traits, the one most likely to change and resolve itself by the age of three is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the various temperament traits, the one...

Question 16

Examine the role of synchrony in infant development. Begin by describing what synchrony is and how it is developed. Then discuss the developmental outcomes if little or no synchrony is apparent in an infant's life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Examine the role of synchrony in infant...

Question 17

If we place a dot of rouge on a 20-month-old girl's nose and stand the child in front of a mirror, she may then touch her own nose. This proves that the child has some:

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic perception. 
B)  perceptual constancy. 
C)  social referencing. 
D)  self-awareness.

Question 18

The first crisis of life, according to Erikson, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  industry versus inferiority. 
B)  autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
C)  trust versus mistrust. 
D)  the oral stage.

Question 19

Mothers who work full time outside the home play with their children ______ mothers who stay at home play with their children.

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly less as 
B)  almost as much 
C)  slightly more 
D)  significantly more

Question 20

Center-based day care is common in countries like France, Israel, and China, where:

Accepted Answer

A)  parental policies are highly variable by location and employer. 
B)  there is no maternity leave. 
C)  it is heavily subsidized by the government. 
D)  most people are opposed to allocare.

Exam 4: The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

A parent and a toddler meet someone who makes the parent nervous. The toddler will probably:

Pierce is a two-year-old boy who loves his "lellow-lee" (yellow blanket) and won't take a nap without it. Pierce's yellow blanket would be considered a(n) :

How might the crisis of "trust versus mistrust" affect later life?

Based on research, attachment appears to be:

A classic laboratory procedure used to measure attachment is the Strange Situation.

Most developmentalists agree that the anterior cingulate gyrus is the part of the brain's _____ that is directly connected to emotional self-regulation.

Madison's mother warmly greeted an old friend in the grocery store. After observing her mother, Madison smiled, too. Madison engaged in social referencing to gauge her own reaction to her mother's friend.

Brain immaturity is the likely explanation for the difficulty in distinguishing distinct emotions in early infancy.

______ are used to test the importance of synchrony in normal development.

Proximity-seeking and contact-maintaining attachment behaviors have been crucial to the survival of the species.

Abuse has few long-term consequences for a child's emotional development.

Which emotion develops in an infant at the latest age?

According to traditional behaviorism, personality is:

Ruby does not notice when her mother leaves the day care center and ignores her mother when she returns. Ruby's behavior is characteristic of _____ attachment.

Of the various temperament traits, the one most likely to change and resolve itself by the age of three is _____.

Examine the role of synchrony in infant development. Begin by describing what synchrony is and how it is developed. Then discuss the developmental outcomes if little or no synchrony is apparent in an infant's life.

If we place a dot of rouge on a 20-month-old girl's nose and stand the child in front of a mirror, she may then touch her own nose. This proves that the child has some:

The first crisis of life, according to Erikson, is:

Mothers who work full time outside the home play with their children ______ mothers who stay at home play with their children.

Center-based day care is common in countries like France, Israel, and China, where: