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PSYCH 217 Professor Ackerman: What is Development?

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What is the definition of development according to the text?

Changes that occur between conception and death (correct)

Changes that occur between birth and death

Changes that occur during adolescence

Changes that occur during adulthood only

Which of the following domains are included in development?

Physical, emotional, spiritual

Cognitive, emotional, behavioral

Behavioral, spiritual, physical

Physical, cognitive, psychosocial (correct)

What are age norms associated with?

Genetic information

Personal preferences

Socially defined age groups (correct)

Physical appearance

What does nature refer to in development?

Maturation and genetic information Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ability to adapt your brain to new connections?

Plasticity Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of developmental plasticity as discussed in the text?

Development is a life-long process Signup and view all the answers

Which learning theory emphasizes the study of behavior as the main focus of psychology?

Classical Conditioning Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist is known for introducing the concept of operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

What type of reinforcement involves adding or giving something to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Positive reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist conducted the Bo Bo doll experiment as an illustration of social learning?

Albert Bandura Signup and view all the answers

In operant conditioning, what is defined as taking away something to decrease the likelihood of a behavior?

Negative punishment Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist's theory relies heavily on the concept of the unconscious mind?

Sigmund Freud Signup and view all the answers