Influence of Society and Significant Others

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What is the legal definition of a child according to the Constitution of South Africa?

Under 18 years old (correct)

Under 25 years old

Under 16 years old

Under 21 years old

Which stage of development covers the period from puberty to adulthood?

Neonatal stage

Infancy

Adolescence (correct)

Early childhood

What are the domains of human development mentioned in the text?

Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual

Physical, Cognitive, Personality, Social (correct)

Biological, Psychological, Cultural, Moral

Physical, Mental, Behavioral, Environmental

Why do we divide development into stages according to the text?

To indicate when children are ready for school Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of physical development according to the text?

Brain development and body changes Signup and view all the answers

At what age group does early childhood fall according to the stages of development mentioned?

2-6 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of cognition?

How we acquire information about the world through our senses Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT part of cognitive development?

Social development Signup and view all the answers

What is intelligence considered to be?

A subdivision of cognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the paradigm related to in personality development?

The totality of a person's psychological, social, moral, and physical characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What does the self-concept refer to?

The most important characteristics of a person Signup and view all the answers

Which term is NOT associated with physical development?

Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the Influence of society and significant others?

Moral Development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Socialisation and Social development based on the text?

Social development involves acquiring socially acceptable behavior through social interaction, while Socialisation involves physical development Signup and view all the answers

What factors are included in the debate over Nature vs. Nurture?

Biological determinants vs. environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the interaction between heredity and environment?

Heredity sets the limits while the environment determines to what extent a specific characteristic will develop within these limits Signup and view all the answers

What issue arises when trying to establish cause and effect between two co-existing factors?

Cause-effect issue Signup and view all the answers

Why are issues like trauma and depression mentioned in the text in relation to child development?

To show that certain causes of behavior are challenging to establish definitively Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a discontinuous change in human development?

Sudden hormonal changes leading to sexual maturation Signup and view all the answers

Which issue in child development involves the debate of passive vs. active involvement in shaping children's development?

Physical development Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'blank slate' in the context of child development?

Children are shaped solely by their experiences Signup and view all the answers

In child development, what aspect has a significant influence according to the text?

Unique interpretation of experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a role in determining a child's unique interpretation of the world?

Cultural context differences Signup and view all the answers

What type of human behavior is not easy to predict according to the text?

Future behavior based on past behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does culture encompass?

Beliefs, norms, customs, and general way of life of a specific group of people Signup and view all the answers

How does culture influence development?

By ensuring children acquire appropriate attributes for adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a child-developmental theory?

Summarizes and explains known facts Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective focuses on the role of biology in development?

Psychodynamic perspective Signup and view all the answers

What does the contextual perspective consider important in human development?

Parental practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence in ensuring children acquire appropriate attributes for adulthood?

Culture Signup and view all the answers