AOS 1 - Development
Which theorist proposed psychosocial stages of development across the lifespan?
A. Piaget
B. Erikson
C. Harlow
D. Ainsworth
B. Erikson
Ainsworth is best associated with:
A. Cognitive stages
B. Attachment styles
C. Brain plasticity
D. Memory research
B. Attachment styles
Which brain hemisphere is generally associated with language in most people?
A. Right
B. Left
C. Both equally
D. Neither
B. Left
Which best defines validity?
A. Consistency of results
B. Accuracy of what is being measured
C. Random sampling method
D. Size of sample
B. Accuracy of what is being measured
What is the capital of Canada?
A. Toronto
B. Vancouver
C. Ottawa
D. Montreal
C. Ottawa
Which statement best describes a critical period?
A. A flexible time when learning is easiest but still possible later
B. A fixed time period when a skill must develop or it will not develop normally
C. A period of adulthood development only
D. A stage of cognitive decline
B. A fixed time period when a skill must develop or it will not develop normally
Which attachment style is linked to strong distress when caregiver leaves but ambivalence upon return?
A. Secure
B. Avoidant
C. Resistant
D. Disorganised
C. Resistant
Which lobe is primarily responsible for processing auditory information?
A. Frontal
B. Parietal
C. Temporal
D. Occipital
C. Temporal
Reliability refers to:
A. Whether results are accurate
B. Whether results are consistent
C. Whether results are ethical
D. Whether results are biased
B. Whether results are consistent
Which country has the most natural lakes in the world?
A. Russia
B. Canada
C. USA
D. Brazil
B. Canada
Apparently has 60% or so of the lakes!!
Reference: https://www.worldatlas.com/lakes/which-country-has-the-most-lakes-in-the-world.html
Piaget’s concept of assimilation refers to:
A. Changing existing schemas to fit new information
B. Ignoring new information
C. Fitting new information into existing schemas
D. Losing schemas completely
C. Fitting new information into existing schemas
Harlow’s research demonstrated that attachment is primarily based on:
A. Feeding
B. Reinforcement
C. Contact comfort
D. Cognitive development
C. Contact comfort
Neuroplasticity refers to:
A. Fixed brain structure after childhood
B. The brain’s ability to form and reorganise connections
C. Permanent neuron death after injury
D. Muscle adaptation
B. The brain’s ability to form and reorganise connections
A researcher changes the wording of a memory test between groups without realising it. This most threatens:
A. Reliability
B. Random allocation
C. Internal validity
D. External validity
C. Internal validity
What gas do plants primarily use for photosynthesis?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
Which scenario best demonstrates accommodation?
A. A child calls all four-legged animals “dog”
B. A child learns a horse is not a dog and creates a new category
C. A child ignores new animals
D. A child repeats memorised facts
B. A child learns a horse is not a dog and creates a new category
Which statement best describes Erikson’s theory?
A. Development ends in adolescence
B. Development is driven only by biology
C. Development involves resolving psychosocial crises across the lifespan
D. Development is mostly focused on cognitive
C. Development involves resolving psychosocial crises across the lifespan
A patient can understand speech but produces fluent, nonsensical sentences after brain injury. This pattern most likely indicates damage to:
A. Broca’s area
B. Wernicke’s area
C. Occipital lobe
D. Cerebellum
B. Wernicke’s area
Which graph is the best for showing the correlation between hours studied and exam scores?
A. Bar graph
B. Histogram
C. Line graph
D. Scatterplot
D. Scatterplot
At the 2024 Oscars, which film won Best Picture, also taking home awards for Best Director and Best Actor?
A. Barbie
B. Oppenheimer
C. Killers of the Flower Moon
D. Poor Things
B. Oppenheimer
A researcher argues that cognitive development occurs in qualitatively different (or discrete) stages and that learning cannot occur outside a person’s current stage of thinking. This view most closely aligns with:
A. Ainsworth's continuous development model
B. Erikson’s psychosocial theory
C. Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
D. Behaviourist learning theory
C. Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
A researcher argues that a 17-year-old who is still exploring different identities and has not yet formed a stable sense of self is experiencing “delayed development” that should be treated as abnormal. Which is the most accurate evaluation of this claim based on Erikson’s theory?
A. It is correct because identity formation must be completed in early childhood
B. It is incorrect because identity exploration is a normal and expected part of the “identity vs role confusion” stage
C. It is correct because unresolved stages in adolescence always indicate psychological disorder
D. It is incorrect because Erikson believed development stops after childhood
B. It is incorrect because identity exploration is a normal and expected part of the “identity vs role confusion” stage
A retired professional athlete with a history of repeated concussions gradually develops memory impairment, emotional instability, and impaired impulse control. A clinician suggests that neuroplasticity could fully reverse all symptoms if the individual undergoes intensive cognitive rehabilitation. Which is the most accurate evaluation of this claim?
A. It is correct because neuroplasticity guarantees full recovery of all brain functions regardless of damage severity
B. It is incorrect because CTE is a progressive neurodegenerative condition, and while neuroplasticity may support compensation, it cannot fully reverse structural brain damage
C. It is correct because all brain damage is temporary due to neural regeneration
D. It is incorrect because neuroplasticity only occurs in childhood and not adulthood
B. It is incorrect because CTE is a progressive neurodegenerative condition, and while neuroplasticity may support compensation, it cannot fully reverse structural brain damage
A study on stress uses a psychology class from FHS of 5 students and makes an implication which generalises their result for all adolescents in Victoria. The most appropriate critique is:
A. Low internal validity
B. Exaggerated reliability
C. Poor external validity due to an unrepresentative sample
D. Strong experimental control
C. Poor external validity due to an unrepresentative sample
After taking on a role as a legendary 1960s folk figure in a high-profile biopic about his early rise and electric controversy era, this actor became a major focal point of awards-season discourse and online debates about musical authenticity in acting.
A) Austin Butler
B) Timothée Chalamet
C) Jeremy Allen White
D) Paul Mescal
B) Timothée Chalamet