Infant Development: Basic Emotions and Social Behavior

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According to Freud's theory, what could happen if an individual fails to progress through a stage of development?

The libido becomes fixated at that stage (correct)

The libido is redirected to another stage

The development process halts

The libido loses energy

How does Erikson differ from Freud in his approach to development?

Erikson's theory ignores the impact of early childhood experiences

Erikson focuses on social interaction and conflicts throughout life (correct)

Erikson's theory has fewer developmental stages than Freud's

Erikson emphasizes the role of unconscious desires

What is a key principle of behaviorism in child development according to Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner?

Environmental factors have no impact on behavior

Development results from internal cognitive processes

Psychology should focus on observable behaviors (correct)

Behavior is primarily influenced by genetic factors

Which type of learning is associated with Ivan Pavlov according to the text?

Classical conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a neutral stimulus?

A stimulus that doesn't initially trigger a response on its own Signup and view all the answers

According to Skinner, what is an unconditioned response?

A response that occurs without thought when an unconditioned stimulus is present Signup and view all the answers

How did Bowlby suggest early relationships with caregivers impact child development?

They play a major role in child development and into adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What did Jean Piaget's cognitive theory focus on?

The development of a person's thought processes Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, does a child use logical operations or principles when solving problems?

Concrete operations Signup and view all the answers

Why do children under age 7 intuitively assume that a volume of liquid increases when poured from a short, wide container into a taller, thinner one?

Because they judge based on the height of liquid, not its volume Signup and view all the answers

During which stage in Piaget's theory do children typically misjudge the quantity of liquid in containers based on their height?

Preoperation stage Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of children in the formal operations stage, according to Piaget's theory?

Dependence on logical operations or principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the repetition of vowel sounds by infants, typically starting at 6-8 weeks?

Cooing Signup and view all the answers

Which play type involves a child playing alone even when in the presence of other children?

Solitary Play Signup and view all the answers

What parenting style enforces rigid rules and demands strict obedience to authority?

Authoritarian Parents Signup and view all the answers

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