Theories
According to Erikson’s theory of development at roughly what age do people contemplate whether their life has been successful?
Around 65
At 8 months old, infants begin to show fear of strangers. What is this term?
Stranger Anxiety
Knowledge that the properties of an object has not changed just because it’s form has changed
Conservation
Baby Emma was having a peaceful day when something happens and she quickly extends and then retracts all her limbs. What reflex is she displaying?
A 1 year old child speaks to his parents in single words, such as ”food”, “nap”, and “toy”. What stage of speech is he in?
One-Word Stage
What is this theory: learning social behavior by observing, imitating, being rewarded or punished?
Social Learning Theory
Impairment of speech or understanding, caused by damage to the left hemisphere. What is this called?
Aphasia
Formed during infancy, the sense that the world is predictable and trustworthy. What is this term?
Basic Trust
Scarlett is directly influenced by teachers and students she interacts with everyday at school. What system does this represent?
Microsystem
Order Piaget’s stages of cognitive development from youngest to oldest:
Concrete Operational, Sensorimotor, Formal Operational, Preoperational
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
What is unique about the Postconventional stage of Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development?
Most people don’t reach this level
From 10 days to 9 weeks, a zygote attaches to the uterine walls and the cells split into two categories. What is the zygote called now?
Embryo
What system affects an individual where they aren’t directly involved?
Exosystem
8 year-old Emma knows how to add. So when she is learning how to multiply, she does 2+2+2. Is this assimilation or accommodation?
Assimilation
15 year-old Francesca is taking a philosophy class and is able to fully reflect and answer abstract questions/ideas. Which of Piaget’s stages may she be in?
Formal Operational
A teenager’s behavior is influenced by their interactions, the activities they are in, and the stressors they face. What theory would this fall under?
Ecological Systems Theory
Which identity status involved making commitments without experiencing problems, such as a crisis?
Foreclosure
A parent lets their children visit their friends as they wish, even during the school year and likes to hear about what’s going on in their children’s lives. What parenting style is this?
Permissive
Baby Jimmy is placed in an unknown room. When his mom leaves, he becomes very distressed and cries. When she returns, he resists comfort, pushing her away and not calming down easily. What type of attachment is this?
Insecure Resistant Attachment
If a fourth grader is getting involved in afterschool activities, and getting interested in new subjects, which of Erikson’s stages are they overcoming?
Stage 4: Industry v Inferiority
Someone believes that we grow in distinct stages throughout our entire lives. Which development theory would they most likely agree with?
Erikson’s 8 Stages
A child grows up to have low self-esteem and struggles with an overactive brain causing anxiety. What parenting style did they likely grow up with?
Authoritative
This identity status involves active questions and precedes the stage of Achievement. What identity status is this?
Moratorium
When telling a story to her mom, Maria does not give any context because she believes her mom automatically understands. What stage of Piaget’s is this?
Preoperational
Jordan believes laws should be followed because they maintain social order, even if the laws seem unfair to certain individuals. What stage of Kohlberg’s is he at right now?
Stage 4 - Authority Orientation