Psychological Approaches to Understanding Behaviour

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What is the primary concern of children during the Initiative v.s Guilt stage?

Developing knowledge

Forming their identity

Seeking deep intimacy

Copying actions of adults (correct)

What is the outcome of unsuccessful learning experiences during the Industry v.s Inferiority stage?

Guilt

Inferiority and worthlessness (correct)

Role confusion

Shame and low self-esteem

What is the primary concern of young adults during the Identity v.s Role Confusion stage?

Forming their identity (correct)

Seeking intimacy

Developing knowledge

Guiding the next generation

What is the outcome of an unformed identity during the Intimacy v.s Isolation stage?

Social isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of adults during the Generativity v.s Stagnation stage?

Guiding the next generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of inactivity and meaninglessness during the Generativity v.s Stagnation stage?

Stagnation Signup and view all the answers

What did the study on 1000 male and female newborns conclude?

No significant difference in capability between males and females Signup and view all the answers

According to the theory, what triggers the manifestation of giftedness in children?

Genetic predisposition Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Strange Situation Experiment?

To study the attachment relationships between caregivers and children Signup and view all the answers

How do gifted children learn best according to the theory?

Through ordinary everyday experiences and exploration Signup and view all the answers

What did the researcher observe during the Strange Situation Experiment?

The child's reaction to the caregiver's departure and return Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Developmental Psychology?

How we change physically and mentally Signup and view all the answers

Which influential psychologist is known for their contribution to Developmental Psychology?

Sigmund Freud Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an individual does not fully resolve the conflict in each stage of development, according to Sigmund Freud's theory?

They become fixated at that stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the theory that focuses on the role of pleasure in shaping our behavior and development?

Psychodynamic Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of Learning Psychological Approaches To Understanding Behaviour?

To understand the structure of the human brain Signup and view all the answers

How many major psychological theories are mentioned in the text?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What type of attachment is characterized by an infant's comfort in exploring their environment with their caregiver nearby?

Secure Attachment Signup and view all the answers

What type of disorders are characterized by abnormal thinking and perceptions?

Psychotic Disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Clinical Psychology?

Assessment and treatment of mental illness and behavioral problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a caregiver's unstable response to an infant's needs?

Resistant/Ambivalent Attachment Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a secure attachment in terms of emotional development?

It sets up positive emotional development in the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of psychotic disorders on behavior?

They affect people of all ages and cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of helping people with mental disorders in the field of psychology?

To live a normal life Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary research method used by experimental psychologists?

Experiments and data collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of personality psychology?

To understand how personality develops and influences our thinking processes and behaviours Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the theory that states there are five core personality traits?

The Big Five Theory of Personality Signup and view all the answers

What is extraversion a part of in the Big Five Theory of Personality?

One of the five core personality traits Signup and view all the answers

Where do experimental psychologists typically carry out their research?

In a variety of settings, including universities, research centres, government agencies, and private businesses Signup and view all the answers