Piaget's theory
What is the age range for the pre-operational stage in Piaget's theory?
2-7 years.
What is the name of the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter in an experiment?
Independent variable.
In psychology, what is a population considered to be?
An entire group of people that a researcher is interested in researching.
What is the main purpose of ethical guidelines in research?
To protect the welfare and rights of research participants.
What is the close, affectionate bond that forms between an infant and another person called?
Attatchment
What is the significance of the sensorimotor stage in Piaget's theory?
It is the first stage where children learn about object permanence.
What is a prediction based on a theory that is tested in psychological research called?
Hypothesis.
What is the main purpose of ethical guidelines in research?
To protect the welfare and rights of research participants.
What is the term for the understanding that objects exist even if they cannot be seen or touched, learned during the sensorimotor stage?
Object permanence.
What is the focus of developmental psychology?
To explain changes throughout the lifespan.
How many stages of cognitive development did Jean Piaget theorize?
Four stages of cognitive development.
What age range does the Concrete Operational Stage of Development cover?
7-11 Years
What does Amy's belief that there is more water after pouring it into a taller glass demonstrate?
Amy does not understand the concept of conservation.
What cognitive development concept explains a child's ability to reverse actions mentally?
Reversibility.
What is Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development?
Trust vs Mistrust
During the pre-operational stage in Piaget's theory, what do children begin to use?
Language and drawings to represent things symbolically.
What is the correct sequence of the stages of cognitive development according to Piaget?
Sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational.
At which stage does the ability to think abstractly and systematically solve problems emerge?
Formal Operational Stage
What is the term for the ability to categorize objects based on shared characteristics, which develops in the Concrete Operational Stage?
Classification.
At what age is a person considered to have criminal responsibility in many jurisdictions?
12 Years old
What is the main characteristic of the pre-operational stage in Piaget's theory?
Children begin to use language and symbols.
What type of study involves testing the same children at multiple ages to observe their development?
A longitudinal study.
What cognitive ability is demonstrated when a child understands that the amount of liquid remains the same despite changes in shape?
Conservation.
What is a secure attachment style characterized by?
Infants are relaxed and feel safe with their primary caregiver.
What does geographical profiling suggest about offenders?
Offenders usually commit crimes in areas that are familiar to them.