Developmental Psychology Quiz

<p>It easily identifies individual differences and developmental changes over time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To describe the typical aspects of a specific age or developmental stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The capability to think abstractly and hypothetically. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to use deductive reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The child has difficulty understanding that another child may have different feelings, as they are egocentric. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shift from thinking logically about real world items to thinking logically about abstract ideas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2-3 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The progression from concrete to abstract thinking. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sensorimotor stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sensorimotor stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of object permanence and sense of self (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cross-sectional design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Longitudinal design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This observation does not prove whether the engagement in puzzles causes higher cognitive function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semantic memory of general facts acquired long ago (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General slowing of information processing speed affecting timely solving. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Superior remote memory, with poor new memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Shrinkage of the cerebral cortex impacting thinking, planning, and remembering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The loss of episodic memory from the first two to three years of life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Disorganized attachment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoidant attachment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeking comfort from parents when frightened and displaying positive emotions upon their return (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They do not appear to be comforted by the return of the parent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They invest little emotion in social and romantic relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identity diffusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identity foreclosure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parents with unhappy marriages and distant family members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Committed to an identity based on parental expectations and values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They struggle to form stable relationships, jobs, and long-term goals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A time when students, especially women, are at increased risk of unwanted sexual experiences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The combination of partying, alcohol consumption, new-found freedom, and social vulnerabilities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding the use of social media or dating apps when new to an area. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All stages are explicitly observed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may lack experience with alcohol or need rides from others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A series of changes that occur over time, leading to improvements or declines.

The number of years or months since birth.

The age at which most children typically achieve a particular developmental milestone.

Research that examines the characteristics of a specific age group or developmental stage.

A research design in which the same group of people are studied repeatedly over time.

The rapid formation of connections between neurons in the brain, particularly during early development.

The process of eliminating unnecessary synapses in the brain.

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, encompassing ages 0-2 years. It involves the development of sensory and motor skills, as well as the understanding of object permanence.

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible.

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, encompassing ages 2-7 years. It is characterized by symbolic thinking, language development, and egocentrism.

The third stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, encompassing ages 7-11 years. It is characterized by concrete thinking, logic and the ability to perform mental operations.

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, beginning around age 11. It is characterized by abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives.

Influences on a group of people who develop in the same time period, shaped by particular cultural and historical conditions.

A research method that studies different individuals at the same time.

The ability to use existing knowledge and experience to solve problems.

The ability to think flexibly and solve new problems.

The theory that cognitive abilities decline with age because they are not used.

The inability to remember events and experiences that occurred during the first few years of life.

A decline in cognitive abilities associated with aging, characterized by forgetting new information.

A progressive brain disease that leads to dementia, characterized by severe memory loss and cognitive decline.

A method of testing memory that requires individuals to recall information without any cues.

Inability to understand that the quantity of something stays the same even if it changes shape. For example, a child may think that there is more juice in a tall, thin glass than a short, wide glass, even if they both contain the same amount.

The inability to see things from another person's perspective. A child experiencing egocentrism thinks everyone sees the world the same way they do.

Erikson's stages describe the psychosocial development of individuals through their lifespan. Each stage involves a unique challenge or crisis that shapes their personality.

A type of attachment where children display anger and resistance towards their parents. This is observed in around 10% of children.

Characterized by a child seeking comfort from their parents when frightened, showing positive emotions upon their return, and preferring their parents to strangers.

This attachment style is characterized by children avoiding their parents, showing little preference between parents and strangers, and not seeking much comfort from them.

Children with this type of attachment display anxiety around strangers, become distressed when their parents leave, and are not fully comforted by their return.

This model describes four stages of identity development: foreclosure, identity achievement, identity diffusion, and moratorium. Each stage is defined by the level of exploration and commitment involved in forming one's identity.

A state of identity development where individuals explore and commit to various aspects of their identity, creating a sense of self.

This stage is characterized by a lack of both exploration and commitment to one's identity.

This stage involves exploring various identities but not making any commitments to them.

A period of time in early college where women are at a higher risk for unwanted sexual experiences (UWS). Often associated with partying, alcohol consumption, and social vulnerability.

A state of exploring different identities and values before settling on a specific one. This involves taking time and effort to figure yourself out.

Being unable to provide a sound explanation behind one's beliefs and choices. While adhering to conventional morality, they struggle to justify their actions.

Feeling isolated, being taken advantage of, and repeated, casual sexual contact that can lead to a desensitized attitude are three interconnected stages of date rape.

This refers to a state of not having formed a stable sense of identity and purpose in life. Individuals may lack direction and jump between different roles, leading to instability in relationships and work.

A stage of development where individuals explore different options and commit to an identity, leading to a stronger sense of self.

This stage refers to individuals who have not fully explored their identity or made a commitment. They may experience identity crisis or confusion, taking time to figure themselves out.

These individuals may face a challenge in transitioning to adulthood without a clear sense of who they are. This can lead to instability in relationships, careers, and values.