What is the biological growth process that explains why most children begin walking by about 12 to 15 months?
maturation
What negative effect can occur when drinking while pregnant?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Understanding that physical properties stay the same even when objects change form is what stage of cognitive development?
Concrete Operational
According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, what is the main task of the adolescent?
forming an identity
Heinz should not steal the drug because stealing is illegal, and he could be punished.
This is what stage of moral development?
Preconventional
The idea that even if something is out of sight, it still exists is called...
object permanence
This stage starts at 9 weeks and ends at birth.
fetus
Understanding that something is not gone for good when it disappears from sight, as when mom "disappears" behind the shower curtain fits into what stage of cognitive development?
Sensorimotor
Erik Erikson believed it was essential for children to develop secure attachments and trust would follow, as opposed to fear. Identify the stage of psychosocial development in which this takes place.
infancy
Howard cheats in his calculus class, even though he knows it is wrong, because “everyone is doing it.” Kohlberg would say this shows _____________ view of morality.
conventional
Our identity is mainly formed based upon what two factors?
Genetics and Environment
The time between 2 weeks and 9 weeks is known as the period of the ...
embryo
Having the ability to reverse math problems is what stage of cognitive development?
Concrete operational
Fred and Wilma plan to get married next year. This very important event will show that they have achieved Erikson’s stage of...
stage 6: intimacy vs isolation
Heinz should consider non-violent civil disobedience or negotiation with the pharmacist. The decision reflects a conflict between property rights and the sanctity of human life.
This is what stage of moral development?
postconventional
Diana Baumrind is credited with studying various parenting styles. The four referred to by most psychologists are...
Authoritarian, permissive, negligent, and authoritative
Juliette is experiencing lifelong physical and mental abnormalities because her mother consumed alcohol when she was pregnant. The alcohol, because of the damage it caused is considered an...
Teratogen
Enjoying imaginary play (such as dress-up) would fit into what stage of cognitive development?
preoperational
Around what age do we begin to wrestle with initiative vs guilt?
Elementary School
"Good Boy Attitude" and "Law and Order Morality" fit into what stage of moral development?
conventional
What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver, influencing the child's social and emotional development?
attatchment
The first two weeks of prenatal development is the period of the ...
zygote
Matilda is able to take calculus because she is now cognitively able to understand it, Piaget would argue that she is in the ______________ stage.
Formal Operational
Around what age do we begin to wrestle with integrity vs despair?
late adulthood
I don't want to take my phone out during class because it is against the rules and I don't want to be punished.
What level and stage of morality am I at? Why?
Preconventional; 2- self-interest (actions are seen in terms of rewards)