Psychology U5b: Human Development Quiz

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How does nature contribute to a person's learning style?

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During Piaget's Sensorimotor stage, what is the ability to flexibly alter existing schemas into new schemas called?

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According to Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development, during which stage do children begin to use symbolic thinking, pretend, and use egocentric thinking?

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary conflict during the stage of adolescence?

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The intense, enduring, social-emotional relationship that develops between a child and a caregiver is termed

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The importance of schemas was most clearly highlighted by:

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After Nadia learned that penguins can't fly, she had to modify her existing concept of birds. This best illustrates the process of:

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Joey is watching a horse race. He knows that his dog at home has four legs, a tail, and fur. When he sees the horses, he shouts out “Doggies.” Joey is demonstrating

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Johnny is playing in his crib when his teddy bear Mr. Peeps falls under the crib. Johnny cries knowing that Mr. Peeps exists somewhere. Johnny is demonstrating

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Eddie’s parents often include him in decisions such as curfew and chores around the house. Once a decision is made, the rules are enforced. Eddie’s parents are using a(n)______ parenting style.

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Jarred thinks he should obey his teachers only if they are carefully watching him. Kohlberg would suggest that Jarred demonstrates a(n) ________ morality.

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Both nature and nurture can influence human learning and behavior. Sort the following examples and descriptions into the appropriate category.

Parenting Style
Tim and Tim are twins who were raised apart. They both love music and play instruments.
Education and schooling
Heredity
Carlos was raised by a single mother and never had a strong father figure
Joan had a genetic scan and was found to be carrying the gene for cancer.

Nature
Nurture

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According to ____________________, humans chose their mates according to who is most likely to help them produce strong offspring and pass on their genetics.

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Which would NOT be helpful in studying the impact of nature vs nurture in human development?

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Rules for expected and accepted behavior that are shared by a group of people are called...

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At which stage of development is the human brain fully developed and at its peak?

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During this stage of development teratogens an important outside influence.

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In the movie Gattaca, what did society believe was the more important influence on development and behavior?

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______________________ says children learn gender-linked behaviors by observing and imitating as well as through rewards and punishments

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How does nature contribute to a person's learning style?

During Piaget's Sensorimotor stage, what is the ability to flexibly alter existing schemas into new schemas called?

According to Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development, during which stage do children begin to use symbolic thinking, pretend, and use egocentric thinking?

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary conflict during the stage of adolescence?

The intense, enduring, social-emotional relationship that develops between a child and a caregiver is termed

The importance of schemas was most clearly highlighted by:

After Nadia learned that penguins can't fly, she had to modify her existing concept of birds. This best illustrates the process of:

Joey is watching a horse race. He knows that his dog at home has four legs, a tail, and fur. When he sees the horses, he shouts out “Doggies.” Joey is demonstrating

Johnny is playing in his crib when his teddy bear Mr. Peeps falls under the crib. Johnny cries knowing that Mr. Peeps exists somewhere. Johnny is demonstrating

Eddie’s parents often include him in decisions such as curfew and chores around the house. Once a decision is made, the rules are enforced. Eddie’s parents are using a(n)______ parenting style.

Jarred thinks he should obey his teachers only if they are carefully watching him. Kohlberg would suggest that Jarred demonstrates a(n) ________ morality.

Both nature and nurture can influence human learning and behavior. Sort the following examples and descriptions into the appropriate category.

According to ____________________, humans chose their mates according to who is most likely to help them produce strong offspring and pass on their genetics.

Which would NOT be helpful in studying the impact of nature vs nurture in human development?

Rules for expected and accepted behavior that are shared by a group of people are called...

At which stage of development is the human brain fully developed and at its peak?

During this stage of development teratogens an important outside influence.

In the movie Gattaca, what did society believe was the more important influence on development and behavior?

______________________ says children learn gender-linked behaviors by observing and imitating as well as through rewards and punishments

During which stage of psychosocial development will children begin to compare themselves to other people?