What Influences Intelligence
The Study of Development
Physical Development
Attachment
Child Care, Neglect and Self Esteem
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What percent of psychologists believe intelligence is totally genetic?
1%
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What type of psychologist studies development? (must be exactly right)
Developmental Psychologist
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What is a reflex?
An involuntary response.
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What is stranger anxiety?
A fear of strangers.
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What is the major factor determining the effectiveness of day care?
The quality of the day care centre.
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What percent of psychologists believe intelligence is both genetics and heredity?
45%
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What is a critical period in development?
A time period when a person or animal is best suited to develop/learn a particular skill.
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Infancy occurs from when to when?
Birth to two years.
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By what age does a child develop separation anxiety?
By 8 monhts.
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What is unconditional positive regard?
When a parent loves their children no matter what they do.
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What is heratibility?
The extent to which variations in a trait from person to person can be explained by genetic factors?
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What is maturation?
Maturation is the automatic and sequential process of development that occurs because of genetic signals.
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Childhood occurs from when to when?
Two years to adolescence.
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Are baby more attached to what feeds them or what feels nice?
What feels nice.
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What is conditional positive regard?
When a parent's love relies on the actions of the child.
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What are three factors related to the home and parenting that contribute to high intelligence?
Emotionally and verbally responsive parents, enjoyable and educational toys, parents involved in children's activities, varied daily experiences for children, well organised and safe home environment, children encouraged to be independent.
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Who was one of the most famous stage development theorists?
Jean Piaget
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Arrange these behaviours of babies in order that they occur - crawling, kneeling, sitting
sitting, crawling, kneeling
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What is imprinting?
Imprinting is when some animals (such as ducks and geese) form immediate attachment during a critical period.
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List four factors that are associated with child abuse or neglect.
Stress, a history of abuse, acceptance of violence, lack of attachment, substance abuse, rigid attitudes about child rearing.
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List four environmental factors linked to high levels of intelligence in adults.
level of income, level of education, a history of stimulating jobs, intact family life, attendance at cultural events, travel and reading, marriage to an intelligent person, a flexible personality
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Do we develop in stages like a steady staircase or a steady progression like a ramp?
There is no definitive answer and psychologists continue to debate the issue.
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What sense is strongest in a newborn baby?
Hearing.
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What was the name of the guy who adopted a family of geese to study imprinting?
Konrad Lorenze
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What is one reason related to self-esteem why boys are better at sports and girls are better at reading?
They are taught to believe they should be good at it.
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