3.2 Major Ideas in Psychology- Student Notes
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What is the main focus of young adults in the stage of Isolation (20s-40s)?

  • Traveling the world and exploring different cultures
  • Volunteering for social causes
  • Establishing a successful career
  • Seeking deep intimacy and satisfying relationships (correct)

During the Generativity v.s. Stagnation stage (40s-60s), what is a common fear among individuals?

  • Inactivity and meaninglessness (correct)
  • Lack of financial stability
  • Fear of public speaking
  • Health issues

What is the main focus of individuals during the Integrity vs. Despair stage (60s and onwards)?

  • Starting a new career
  • Adopting a healthier lifestyle
  • Learning a new language
  • Reflection on life's past (correct)

What was Leta Stetter Hollingworth known for?

<p>Her work with gifted children and the role of women in society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What misconception did Hollingworth's research help break?

<p>Women had no cognitive ability compared to men (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mary Ainsworth study in her behavioral studies?

<p>The role of attachment in early childhood development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of developmental psychology?

<p>Studying how people change physically and mentally over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Sigmund Freud, individuals can become fixated at which stages of development?

<p>Oral, anal, or phallic stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many stages did Jean Piaget propose that children progress through in his theory of cognitive development?

<p>Four stages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which Piaget's theory influences education?

<p>Considering cognitive development stages in curriculum planning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is typically associated with Piaget's concrete operational stage?

<p>7-11 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept in Sigmund Freud's contributions to psychology?

<p>Developmental stages focused on pleasure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author of the text do for the first time?

<p>Write about gifted people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about gender productivity during menstruation is supported by the text?

<p>Both men and women have similar productivity levels during menstruation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the study on gifted children reveal about their learning preferences?

<p>Gifted children learn best from ordinary everyday things (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Upsychotic Disorders involve?

<p>Abnormal thinking and perceptions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes Neurotic Disorders according to the text?

<p>Refer to inappropriate emotions and actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Clinical Psychology benefit society according to the text?

<p>By providing assessment and treatment for mental illness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major emphasis in Erikson's stage of Trust v.s. Mistrust?

<p>Visual contact and touch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of Erikson's Psychological Development involves developing self-esteem and autonomy through learning new skills?

<p>Autonomy v.s. Shame and Doubt (2-3 years) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of the Initiative v.s. Guilt stage according to Erikson's theory?

<p>Copying actions of adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of Erikson's theory do adolescents struggle with questions like 'Who am I?' and 'How do others see me?'?

<p>Identity v.s. Role confusion (teens - 20s) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior may indicate a child is in the Autonomy v.s. Shame and Doubt stage?

<p>Temper tantrums and defiance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of the Industry v.s. Inferiority stage according to Erikson's theory?

<p>Unsuccessful learning experiences lead to feelings of inferiority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Experimental Psychology?

<p>Studying the relationship between behavior and experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area falls under the scope of Experimental Psychology?

<p>Sensation and perception (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Personality Psychology?

<p>Understanding how personality develops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the Big Five Theory of Personality?

<p>Examining conscientiousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quality is associated with Agreeableness in the Big Five Theory?

<p>Kindness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of conclusions do Experimental Psychologists draw from their research?

<p>Hypothesis testing outcomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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