Attachment Styles
Makayla and her mom are quite similar in their preferences. Whenever Makalya needs something, or feels a certain way, she knows that she can always go to her mom for support. When her mom goes to work, Makayla isn’t too worried when she’s home alone. What attachment style is this?
Secure
Payton’s parents are very hard on her about her homework and her grades. They don’t like it when she gets anything less than an A. They didn’t comfort her when she tried her best and got a B on a worksheet in class. What parenting style is this?
Authoritarian
Timmy cleans his room because he was told he would be grounded if he didn’t. He’s being motivated to avoid punishment. Which of the 3 levels is this?
Pre-Conventional
Lisa, a 17-month-old baby, watches her dad open a door by turning the handle. Later, Sarah tries to open a drawer by turning the handle just like her dad. What cognitive stage of development is she in?
Sensorimotor Stage
Janet is experiencing difficult thoughts and feelings about her identity. She struggles with what she wants to be and who she really is. What stage is she at in her life?
Adolescence
Randy has a unique relationship with his dad. He constantly needs to be close to his father, and does not like it when he can’t come along to the grocery store or to his father’s work. He texts his dad all the time, and calls him whenever he feels worried. What attachment style is this?
Anxious
Layla’s parents let her go anywhere with her friends, and don’t ask where she’s going, either. Usually, she wakes herself up, makes herself breakfast, lunch, and dinner and does her homework. Her mom works two jobs, and Layla doesn’t see her often. When her mom gets home, she’s usually in a bad mood, so Layla leaves her alone. What parenting style is this?
Absent/Neglectful
While driving, Lucy follows the law because she thinks the law is important for the functioning of society. What level is she in?
Conventional
James, an 8-year-old sees a cookie broken into two pieces and understands that, even though the cookie is now in different shapes, the amount of cookie remains the same. What cognitive stage of development is he in?
Concrete Operational Stage
Henry felt ashamed and guilty for accidentally breaking his mom’s favorite vase. He knows he didn’t mean to but still feels bad about it happening. What stage is he at in his life?
Preschool
Rachel and her parents don’t talk often. Even though they come to her volleyball games, she doesn’t look or acknowledge them. She doesn’t like when they come close to her in pictures, and often doesn’t smile around them. Her parents try to reach out to her, but it doesn’t help. What attachment style is this?
Avoidant
Harry knows his parents don’t care whether he’s out late. He decided to stay over at his friend’s house, Ryan, playing video games until 12am. When he came home, his mom, who was sitting on the couch reading a book, walked over and gave him a hug and kiss as a welcome home. What parenting style is this?
Permissive
Mathew donates his own money to a charity because he thinks it’s the right thing to do. He’s doing this out of the goodness of his heart. What level is he in?
Post- Conventional
Sarah is shown two glasses with equal amounts of water. When one glass is poured into a taller, thinner glass, Sarah believes the taller glass holds more water, even though the amount hasn't changed. What cognitive stage of development and concept is described?
Preoperational Stage
Ryan has been interested in dating for awhile but has had trouble with trying to find a partner. Every time he goes on dates it usually doesn’t end well and if he manages to get into a relationship it only lasts for a week or two. He begins to question whether or not he is compatible to be with anyone. What stage is he at in his life?
Young Adulthood
Monica loves her parents, but sometimes she isn’t sure whether she wants to be close to them, or far away. Sometimes when they offer her surprises, she is skeptical of whether or not they are bad. When they go to the grocery store, she doesn’t let them out of her sight. What attachment style is this?
Disorganized
Emily has been on her phone a bit too much recently. Her parents, knowing this worried them, decided to set a screen time limit on her phone to reduce the amount of time she is allowed to spend on it. Emily, having found out about the limit, was angry. Her parents explained that they set it for a good reason. After the limit was set, Emily’s grades and her mood both rose. What parenting style is this?
Authoritative
Susan is shopping with her friends. She picks out a top she likes and her friends tease her for it. She puts it back and picks up a shirt that’s trendy, even though she’s not a big fan of it. What level is she in?
Conventional
Lily is playing with her friend Abby. She hides a toy car behind a bush and says, "You can’t see it!" when Noah looks around. Lily believes that because she can’t see the car, Noah can’t either. What cognitive stage of development and concept is demonstrated in this scenario?
Preoperational stage
Samantha enjoys being fed by her mother and completely trusts her with fulfilling her needs. As time passes she develops an attachment and bond with her mother. What stage is she at in her life?
Infancy
Gerald and his girlfriend are often seen together walking in the halls. Sometimes, his girlfriend has a tough day, and he knows when she needs her alone time. Whenever he sees a problem, he is able to communicate with her, and understand her point of view. What attachment style is this?
Secure
When Rosie comes home from a friend’s house later than her curfew, her parents are less than pleased with her. Later, she tells them why she was out late to support her friend going through a tough time, and her parents understand, and forgive her. What parenting style is this?
Authoritative
Leslie offers to help another student on an assignment if he receives help for his project. What level is Leslie in?
Preconventional
Amy is working on a complex math problem involving quadratic equations. She uses abstract reasoning to solve for the unknowns, carefully manipulating the variables and considering different potential solutions. Amy can also think ahead, predicting how changing one variable might affect the entire equation. What cognitive stage of development is she in?
Formal Operational Stage
William is a good hearted kid but can be a bit of a handful sometimes. He would occasionally behave unless he is occupied with something to do, if not he’ll start misbehaving and cause trouble. But one day he starts controlling his behavior and how energetic he can be without something to distract him. What stage is he at in his life?
Early Childhood