Developmental Psychology Quiz

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Based on the content, which developmental aspect is NOT explicitly mentioned as being influenced by external factors?

  • Psychomotor Development
  • Socioemotional Development (correct)
  • Cognitive Development
  • Sensory Development

Which of these is NOT a developmental stage mentioned in the content?

  • 6-8 months
  • 9-12 months (correct)
  • 3-6 months
  • 0-3 months

The content highlights Piaget (1959) and Baudry (1958) as researchers. Which of these is NOT a likely area they studied based on the provided information?

  • Mental representation formation in early childhood
  • Language development in infants
  • The impact of environmental stimuli on motor skills acquisition
  • The role of social interaction in developing self-awareness (correct)

The content states that the document is handwritten notes. Based on this, which of these is the LEAST likely reason for the document's structure and information?

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Which of the following accurately reflects a concept mentioned in the content, but NOT directly stated?

<p>The content implies that early development is crucial for later cognitive and psychomotor abilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of studying learning mechanisms, which of the following research methods would NOT be considered a primary approach?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a variable in the context of learning and development in psychology?

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

According to Bowlby's theory of attachment, what is the primary motivation for an infant's attachment to their caregiver?

<p>An innate biological drive to seek proximity and security (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a key area of perception investigated by Boucher (1987) in infants?

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

Visual fixation in infants is considered 'conditional' when it occurs:

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Flashcards

Bowlby's Attachment Theory

A theory stating infants form deep emotional bonds with caregivers.

Dependent Variables

Variables that are affected in an experiment, representing outcomes.

Independent Variables

Variables that are changed to observe effects on dependent variables.

Operant Conditioning

A learning mechanism where behaviors are modified by rewards or punishments.

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Visual Fixation

The act of focusing vision on a specific stimulus, important for visual development.

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Developmental Stages

Phases of human growth, specifically from birth to 12 months.

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Cognitive Development

Growth in language, thoughts, and mental representation skills.

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Psychomotor Development

Progression of physical skills and motor activities.

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Piaget's Theory

A developmental theory focusing on stages of cognitive growth proposed by Jean Piaget.

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Sensorimotor Intelligence

A stage where infants learn through sensory experiences and actions.

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