Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements does not reflect contemporary critiques of
Piagetian theory that have experimental support?
Selected
Answer:
Infants frequently have the ability to mentally represent
objects at birth.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
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Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements does not reflect contemporary critiques of
Piagetian theory that have experimental support?
Selected Infants frequently have the ability to mentally represent
Answer: objects at birth.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Using Erikson’s developmental theory as a framework, which of the following
statements is an accurate representation of his ideas?
Selected Successful resolution of a psychosocial crisis at each stage
Answer: depends upon having more positive than negative experiences
in the area of major concern.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
When considering the age of entry and the amount of time spent in day care,
researchers have identified a dose-response relationship which is associated
with what outcome?
Selected aggression and neediness at
Answer: school age
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
High levels of the hormone oxytocin plays an important role in early social
bonding by
Selected Promoting physical closeness and reducing
Answer: maternal stress.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Basic emotions such as _____________ can be observed in young infants, but
self-conscious emotions such as ____________ only emerge in childhood.
Selected Surprise and fear / embarrassment
Answer: and pride
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
At 10 months old, Suzie is very active, responds intensely to stimulation,
avoids new stimulation, and tends to be irritable and fussy.
Her temperament would be called
Selected Difficul
Answer: t.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
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, Sally, age 28, recently married John, age 45. They would like to have a child,
but they are concerned that they may be at high risk to have a child with a
chromosomal abnormality, like Down’s syndrome, because of John’s age.
What is their genetic counselor likely to tell them?
Selected They are at higher than average risk for some chromosomal
Answer: disorders because of John’s age, but not for Down’s syndrome.
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Bea is the mother of 4-month-old Alex. She has been depressed since Alex’s
birth and is frequently withdrawn. Because of Bea’s depression, we can
expect that, in comparison to other 4-month-olds, Alex experiences will
display
Selected More fearfulness and turning
Answer: away.
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Video response. Review the video on , page 15 of your book; from the 3
statements select which one(s) are correct.
Statement 1. The teach illustrates social learning theory by modeling the
process she would use to study the lesson and presents it to the group.
Statement 2. In order for modeling to be effective, there must be a reward
attached to motivate a child to repeat the behavior.
Statement 3. The video suggests that modeling experiences could have been
improved if the teacher would have worked one to one with each student
opposed to having them observe this exercise as a group.
Selected Statement 1 is
Answer: correct
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Theories of development differ from opinion primarily because:
Selected they are based on scientific
Answer: research.
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Contemporary developmentalists focus on which question concerning nature
and nurture?
Selected How do we explain the mechanisms by which nature and
Answer: nurture interact to affect development?
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
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