Week 1: Human Growth and Development

Who is associated with classical conditioning?

Pavlov

Which type of conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a natural response?

Classical conditioning

In which stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development does the conflict of Trust vs. Mistrust occur?

Birth to 1.5 years

Who posited that behaviors are developed or conditioned through reinforcements?

Skinner Signup and view all the answers

What is the conflict in the stage of Industry vs. Inferiority in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development?

Competence vs. Inadequacy Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with operant conditioning?

Skinner Signup and view all the answers

'Intimacy vs. Isolation' is a conflict in which stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development?

Early Adulthood Signup and view all the answers

'Identity vs. Role Confusion' is a conflict in which stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development?

Adolescence Signup and view all the answers

'Generativity vs. Stagnation' is a conflict in which stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development?

Middle Adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of operant conditioning?

Utilizing rewards and punishments to modify behavior Signup and view all the answers

In Erikson's theory of development, individuals advance through stages based on how they adapt to:

Social crises throughout their lives Signup and view all the answers

According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, individuals learn by observing others and the consequences of their actions, and then imitating those behaviors. This theory also highlights the role of cognitive processes, such as:

Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory is characterized by a focus on maintaining good relations and conforming to societal norms?

Conventional Stage 3 Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud's Psychosexual Theory, which stage is associated with a focus on the genital region and the emergence of sexual interests?

Genital Stage (Puberty to Adult) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'senescence' refer to?

The process of deterioration with age Signup and view all the answers

What is the central concept in Piaget's cognitive development theory that refers to the mental representation of the real world?

Schema Signup and view all the answers

According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, what term refers to an individual's belief in their capability to execute courses of action required to achieve given types of performances?

Self-efficacy Signup and view all the answers

What does Freud's Psychosexual Theory suggest about a person's body and behavior?

A person's body has several erogenous zones, and libido grows over time seeking satisfaction through different behaviors Signup and view all the answers

'Memory consolidation' refers to the process that:

Stabilizes a memory trace after its initial acquisition Signup and view all the answers

'Midlife Crisis' is best described as:

A painful evaluation process for both men and women but not necessarily a crisis Signup and view all the answers