Question 1

Donna's family consists of her biological parents and her younger sibling, Sam. Their family also has a pet dog. Given the information, Donna's family is most likely to be categorized as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  extended family. 
B)  nuclear family. 
C)  stepfamily. 
D)  blended family.

Question 2

________ is a type of learning in which a response to a stimulus is elicited after repeated association with a stimulus that normally elicits the response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Classical conditioning 
B)  Imprinting 
C)  Social learning 
D)  Intermittent reinforcement

Question 3

According to Sigmund Freud, the ________ represents reason and operates under the reality principle.

Accepted Answer

A)  id 
B)  ego 
C)  superego 
D)  conscience

Question 4

Write a note on heredity, environment, and maturation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Melissa, a second-grade student, lives with her parents and her brother. In the context of Urie Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory, which of the following is primarily part of Melissa's microsystem?

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship between Melissa's father and his colleagues 
B)  the relationship between Melissa and her parents and her brother 
C)  the relationship between Melissa's parents and her teachers 
D)  the relationship between Melissa's brother and his friends

Question 6

Variations among children in characteristics, influences, or developmental outcomes are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  individual differences. 
B)  internalizing behaviors. 
C)  identity schemas. 
D)  representational mappings.

Question 7

In the context of the stages of psychosocial development explained by Erik Erikson, who among the following is in the industry versus inferiority stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nine-year-old Mandy, who feels incompetent as she is the only student in her class who cannot swim 
B)  Fourteen-year-old Leah, who feels a strong attraction to another girl in her school 
C)  Five-month-old Noah, who depends on his single mother to meet all his needs 
D)  Two-year-old David, who feels a sense of independence when he uses the toilet instead of wetting himself at night

Exam 1: Introduction to Child Development