Question

Piaget’s stages of Sensorimotor development suggest beginning development of which of the following psychological components:

A) focus on self C) development of fantasy C) focus on others/environment D) all of the above

Language development begins:

A) at birth C) with babbling B) at 1 year D) with the first spoken word

In Freud’s theory of PsychoSexual Development, he proposes that growth comes from the conflict between:

A) the id, ego and super ego C) Eros and thanatos B) the wish to fulfill our desires and reason D) all of the above

Erikson’s theory of personality development:

A) is a psychodynamic theory B) postulates that development results from mastery of certain tasks which result from trying to negotiate two opposing forces C) is a stage theory D) all of the above

Which of the following were found in Ainsworth’s “Strange Situation” study?

A) a positive correlation between parenting style and type of attachment B) longitudinal data collected over a year C) in-home study and documentation of subjects D) all of the above

Attachment Theory states that attachment is a process that:

A) occurs at the moment of birth C) is irreversible B) can be changed by relationship and life circumstance D) none of the above

TRUE/FALSE

_____ The diet recommended as being best for babies is breastmilk.

_____ Learning theory states that personality is molded by reinforcement and punishment from the environment.

_____ Erikson theorizes that in the first two stages of psychosocial development, children assess the safety of the world, begin determining whether or not making choices is a good thing, and begin developing self-control.

_____ Class discussion and articles on early brain development suggests that high levels of cortisol, a hormone the body produces under stress, helps children learn better and increases their brain development.

_____ Class discussion and articles on infant crying stated that high levels of coritsol “damage brain cells and impair memory”.

_____ Piaget’s theories rely on information about the individual, biology and experience, while Vygotsy’s rely on cultural processes.

_____ Children repeatedly ask for feedback on their performance only when they are insecure and being abused.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Which of the following has the biggest impact on developing adequate levels of prosocial behavior?

A) cognitive development B) physical development C) emotional regulation D) gender

Which of the following types of aggression could indicate probable problems in emotional regulation AND an authoritarian parenting style in the home?

A) instrumental B) reactive C) relational D) bullying

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is Option C. Piaget’s stages of Sensorimotor development suggest beginning development of a focus on others/environment.

2. The correct answer is Option A. Language development begins at birth.

3. The correct answer is Option A. In Freud’s theory of PsychoSexual Development, he proposes that growth comes from the conflict between the id, ego and superego.

4. The correct answer is Option D. Erikson’s theory of personality development postulated all of the above.

Please post the other questions separately as we are supposed to answer just one question or four sub parts of a question.