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Charles Darwin is best known as
Charles Darwin is best known as
the originator of the theory of evolution
Who is credited with founding child development as an academic discipline and used questionnaires to study the “contents of children’s minds?”
Who is credited with founding child development as an academic discipline and used questionnaires to study the “contents of children’s minds?”
G. Stanley Hall
Developmentalists seek to
Developmentalists seek to
All of the above
Just four years after Watson proposed his view that children are blank slates, whose ideas, preferences, and skills are shaped by the environment, Gesell came forward with which perspective of child development?
Just four years after Watson proposed his view that children are blank slates, whose ideas, preferences, and skills are shaped by the environment, Gesell came forward with which perspective of child development?
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How is “theory” defined?
How is “theory” defined?
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Useful theories have which of the following characteristics?
Useful theories have which of the following characteristics?
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Who was the originator of psychoanalytic theory?
Who was the originator of psychoanalytic theory?
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According to psychoanalytic perspectives, children and adults are caught in conflict. Early in development, this conflict takes place between the child and
According to psychoanalytic perspectives, children and adults are caught in conflict. Early in development, this conflict takes place between the child and
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According to Freud, which aspect of our personality is present at birth and is unconscious?
According to Freud, which aspect of our personality is present at birth and is unconscious?
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Freud believed that most of the human mind lay beneath consciousness, similar to
Freud believed that most of the human mind lay beneath consciousness, similar to
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According to Freud, where in consciousness does the psychic structure called the id reside?
According to Freud, where in consciousness does the psychic structure called the id reside?
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According to Freud, the psychic structure called ego
According to Freud, the psychic structure called ego
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The superego
The superego
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There is research evidence to support the idea that children who are weaned early or breast-fed too long develop oral fixations such as nail biting or smoking.
There is research evidence to support the idea that children who are weaned early or breast-fed too long develop oral fixations such as nail biting or smoking.
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According to Freud, during the first year of life, children are in the ____ stage of development.
According to Freud, during the first year of life, children are in the ____ stage of development.
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According to Freud, what causes a child to get “fixated” in a stage of development?
According to Freud, what causes a child to get “fixated” in a stage of development?
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Which of the following persons would be labeled “anal-expulsive?”
Which of the following persons would be labeled “anal-expulsive?”
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Conner is 4 years old. He has developed a strong attachment to his mother and sees his father as a rival for her affections. According to Freud, which of the following stages is Connor in?
Conner is 4 years old. He has developed a strong attachment to his mother and sees his father as a rival for her affections. According to Freud, which of the following stages is Connor in?
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Which of the following is the correct order of Freud's psychosexual stages?
Which of the following is the correct order of Freud's psychosexual stages?
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Children enter the latency stage at 5 or 6 years of age and
Children enter the latency stage at 5 or 6 years of age and
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Anna is an eight-year-old girl. Her sexual impulses are suppressed, and she spends her time focused on her schoolwork and developing relationships with same-sex friends. Which of Freud’s psychosexual stages is Anna in?
Anna is an eight-year-old girl. Her sexual impulses are suppressed, and she spends her time focused on her schoolwork and developing relationships with same-sex friends. Which of Freud’s psychosexual stages is Anna in?
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Freud’s theory
Freud’s theory
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What aspect(s) of Freud’s theory has/have endured over time?
What aspect(s) of Freud’s theory has/have endured over time?
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Who suggested that we develop in a healthy fashion by confronting and resolving developmental life crises?
Who suggested that we develop in a healthy fashion by confronting and resolving developmental life crises?
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Erikson’s psychosocial theory deviates from Freud’s psychosexual theory in that Erikson
Erikson’s psychosocial theory deviates from Freud’s psychosexual theory in that Erikson
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Erikson labeled the stages of his theory based upon
Erikson labeled the stages of his theory based upon
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According to Erikson, early experiences
According to Erikson, early experiences
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Elena is a 6-month-old infant. She is leaning to trust her caregivers and her environment. According to Erikson’s theory, which stage of psychosocial development is Elena in?
Elena is a 6-month-old infant. She is leaning to trust her caregivers and her environment. According to Erikson’s theory, which stage of psychosocial development is Elena in?
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What is the second stage of psychosocial development, according to Erikson?
What is the second stage of psychosocial development, according to Erikson?
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According to Erikson, which stage of development occurs between the ages of 3 to 6?
According to Erikson, which stage of development occurs between the ages of 3 to 6?
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Which stage in Erikson’s theory involves the development of independence?
Which stage in Erikson’s theory involves the development of independence?
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According to Erikson, what is the primary task of the teenage years?
According to Erikson, what is the primary task of the teenage years?
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Jeremy is 16 years old. He’s in the process of figuring out not only his future career goals but also his political viewpoints and his perspectives on religion. According to Erikson, which is true about Jeremy?
Jeremy is 16 years old. He’s in the process of figuring out not only his future career goals but also his political viewpoints and his perspectives on religion. According to Erikson, which is true about Jeremy?
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Which of the following is considered an advantage of Erikson’s theory?
Which of the following is considered an advantage of Erikson’s theory?
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Zack has been wetting the bed. A special pad is placed under him while he is sleeping. If the pad becomes wet, a circuit closes, causing a bell to ring. After several repetitions, Zack learns to wake up before wetting the pad. Over time, Zack stops wetting the bed altogether. This is an example of the application of what theory to the treatment of bed-wetting?
Zack has been wetting the bed. A special pad is placed under him while he is sleeping. If the pad becomes wet, a circuit closes, causing a bell to ring. After several repetitions, Zack learns to wake up before wetting the pad. Over time, Zack stops wetting the bed altogether. This is an example of the application of what theory to the treatment of bed-wetting?
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Applying learning theory when trying to help children overcome behavioral disorders or to cope with adjustment problems is often referred to as
Applying learning theory when trying to help children overcome behavioral disorders or to cope with adjustment problems is often referred to as
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Kareem laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now before touching his neck, his mommy says “gotcha.” Pretty soon, as soon as she says “gotcha,” Kareem starts to laugh. This is an example of
Kareem laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now before touching his neck, his mommy says “gotcha.” Pretty soon, as soon as she says “gotcha,” Kareem starts to laugh. This is an example of
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Kareem laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now before touching his neck, his mommy says “gotcha.” Pretty soon, as soon as she says “gotcha,” Kareem starts to laugh. In this example, what is the conditioned response?
Kareem laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now before touching his neck, his mommy says “gotcha.” Pretty soon, as soon as she says “gotcha,” Kareem starts to laugh. In this example, what is the conditioned response?
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Kareem laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now before touching his neck, his mommy says “gotcha.” Pretty soon, as soon as she says “gotcha,” Kareem starts to laugh. In this example, what is the unconditioned stimulus?
Kareem laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now before touching his neck, his mommy says “gotcha.” Pretty soon, as soon as she says “gotcha,” Kareem starts to laugh. In this example, what is the unconditioned stimulus?
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Which person introduced the concept of reinforcement into behaviorism?
Which person introduced the concept of reinforcement into behaviorism?
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Nathan enjoys riding his bicycle outside. Each day that Nathan cleans up the toys in his room, he gets to ride his bike for an extra 15 minutes that day. The additional bike-riding time
Nathan enjoys riding his bicycle outside. Each day that Nathan cleans up the toys in his room, he gets to ride his bike for an extra 15 minutes that day. The additional bike-riding time
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With negative reinforcement,
With negative reinforcement,
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In the classic study by psychologist Harriet Rheingold, extinction of infant vocalizations occurred when the researcher
In the classic study by psychologist Harriet Rheingold, extinction of infant vocalizations occurred when the researcher
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Study Notes
Summary of Infant and Child Development Study Notes
- Infants a few days old may prefer familiar faces, smells, and voices.
- Parents' and caregivers' attitudes and expectations about infants' abilities may be predictive of their future development.
- One of the best predictors of infant development is the caregiver's ability to interact with the baby.
- The critical time to diagnose and treat hearing impairment is within the first few months of life to ensure normal speech development.
- A mother's special speech, called "parentese", can enhance the infant's attention.
- Infants react to the sounds they hear and develop language skills.
- Musical activities enhance children's cognitive abilities.
Summary of Reading to Children
- Reading picture books to children younger than a year old is beneficial.
- Highly repetitive and simplified "parentese" speech is typical in some cultures.
- The best distance between a caregiver and an infant is 8-12 inches during face-to-face interactions.
- Infants and toddlers prefer oversized books with large print and contrasting backgrounds.
- Infants' early ability to recognize subtle differences in sounds helps with language development.
Summary of Language Development
- Identifying and treating hearing impairments early will ensure normal speech development.
- Infants learn to recognize speech sounds.
- The number of brain synapses peaks between 24-36 months.
- Language ability in infants is largely influenced by their interactions with their caregivers.
- Understanding spoken language is a multi-faceted process that depends on both biological factors and experiences.
Summary of Development and Attachment
- The best predictor of an infant's development is the caregiver's interactions with the baby.
- Infants develop attachments to caregivers.
- Attachment is related to the child's ability to understand the world around them and their interactions with their caregivers.
- Secure attachments are more likely to develop in children who have consistent and responsive caregivers.
- There are differences in the type of attachment observed by children.
Summary of Preschoolers Development
- Infants' and toddlers' early abilities are crucial for their future development.
- Children may show different degrees of ability to perform or complete activities based on their level of maturity.
- Educators should pay attention to children's strengths and use them to develop other areas of their skills and intelligence.
- Children learn from the environment and their caregivers.
- Educators can teach children basic skills through different and varied activities.
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Explore key concepts in infant and child development, including the significance of familiar faces, caregiver interaction, and early diagnosis of hearing impairment. Understand the impact of 'parentese' on language development and the benefits of reading to young children. This quiz serves as a comprehensive overview for those studying early childhood development.
