14 Questions
Which of the following is the first primary means of communication during infancy and toddlerhood?
Cooing
What is caregiver-infant synchrony?
Sensitive tuned responses to an infant's signals
What is social referencing?
The child's ability to use emotional cues to guide their own emotional responses
According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage occurs during the toddler-preschool years?
Stage 2 - Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with the authoritarian parenting style?
High self-esteem
In Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage occurs during the preschool years (ages 3-6)?
Stage 3 - Initiative vs. Guilt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of growth in early childhood?
Permanent teeth emerge
What impact does size variation have on individuals in early childhood?
Smaller than average children may be injured by larger children
What are the two main grasps in early childhood?
Power grasp and precision grasp
What age do individuals usually develop hand preference by?
Age 4
According to Piaget, what are the two types of basic level categories that children are capable of categorizing?
Figurally and thematically
At what age does animism typically decline according to Piaget?
4 years
Which of the following is NOT one of the underlying concepts of Neo-Piagetian theories?
Skills are attained through imitation
What is the term for the growth in receptive language where children can quickly learn and understand new words?
Fast mapping
Test your knowledge of cognitive limitations with this quiz! Explore the concept of animism, which involves attributing human-like qualities to inanimate objects. Learn about Piaget's argument that children are only capable of basic level categories and understand the limitations of categorizing using taxonomic categories. Challenge your understanding with questions on cognitive development and research findings.
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