16 Questions
Which type of reinforcement involves the introduction of a stimulus that increases the likelihood that a behavior will happen again?
Positive reinforcement
In which stage of Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental Theory does a child begin to develop object permanence?
Sensorimotor stage
What did Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory involve?
The Bobo Doll Experiment
Which approach includes the understanding that a stimulus causing a response is a key aspect of learning?
Classical Conditioning
What is the main advantage of experimental studies?
Can make statements about cause and effect
What does a negative correlation between two variables mean?
As one variable goes up, the other goes down
What is the purpose of a control group in experimental studies?
To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group
What is the primary concern with longitudinal design in studying developmental changes over time?
Participants dropping out over time may affect the results
During early childhood, which part of the brain develops faster than the right hemisphere?
Frontal lobe
What is the primary function of the amygdala in the human brain?
Processes emotional information
Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and movement control?
Cerebellum
What percentage of adult size does the human brain reach between ages 2 and 6?
90%
What triggers cells to duplicate and cause growth?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Which factor is linked to lower IQs and behavioral problems?
Stressful and emotionally insecure environments
What is necessary for brain growth and development?
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)
How does lack of sleep affect cognitive performance?
It affects the brain's ability to form neural connections
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