Developmental Psychology Lecture Outline

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At what age do infants typically develop the pincer grasp?

18 months

6-7 months

3 months

9 months (correct)

Which motor skill can a child typically perform around 6-12 months?

Jumping on spot

Throwing/kicking a ball

Crawling (correct)

Walking

What does cognition refer to in terms of child development?

Walking skills

Mental activities like problem-solving (correct)

Social skills

Physical growth

Around what age do children typically start walking unassisted?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive function involves storing and retrieving knowledge?

Memory Signup and view all the answers

When does purposeful grasping typically develop in infants?

3 months Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of prenatal development does the zygote implant in the uterine wall?

Germinal stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for toxins that are introduced to the fetus by the birth carrier?

Teratogens Signup and view all the answers

Which reflex is an involuntary response to a particular stimulus and aids in maintaining body temperature?

Moro reflex Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the age of viability typically reached during fetal development?

22 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system undergoes development during the second trimester of fetal life?

Nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Which maternal factor poses a risk to prenatal development by potentially affecting the fetus's exposure to teratogens?

Maternal malnutrition Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of the Sensorimotor stage according to Piaget?

Active learning through senses and body movements Signup and view all the answers

Which stage is characterized by the development of Theory of Mind, the understanding that others have their own thoughts and perspectives?

Preoperational Signup and view all the answers

What concept involves understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight?

Object Permanence Signup and view all the answers

In which stage do children begin to use logic to understand the world and grasp concepts like conservation?

Concrete Operational Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Formal Operational stage according to Piaget?

Understanding ethics and moral questions Signup and view all the answers

What is a strength of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Children progress through learning actively from their environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'maturation' refer to in the context of development?

Biologically-driven growth and development underlying predictable, sequential changes in behavior Signup and view all the answers

During infancy, where do neural connections grow fastest?

Motor and sensory strips Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the association areas in the brain during early childhood?

Control of attention and behavior Signup and view all the answers

How does experience (nurture) influence maturation according to the text?

It can adjust the timing of maturation Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between brain development in the womb versus at birth?

Rapid growth of new neurons versus increased connections among neurons Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for advancements in thinking, memory, and language in early childhood?

Frontal lobes Signup and view all the answers

According to Vygotsky's principle, how do children learn thinking skills?

By observing language from others Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cognitive development, what is the role of social context according to some contemporary ideas?

It is important for cognitive growth Signup and view all the answers

What did some contemporary variations on Piaget's ideas suggest about the nature of development?

It is a continuous process Signup and view all the answers

How does cognitive development occur, according to the provided text?

By building new knowledge out of existing knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What did Vygotsky emphasize as crucial for cognitive development?

Mentoring, language, and cognitive support Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'scaffolding' in cognitive development according to the text?

Providing support and guidance to learners Signup and view all the answers