Psychology Attachment and Development Quiz

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What characterizes secure attachment in children?

Children experience anxiety when separated from their peers.

Children feel free to explore the world and rely on their caregiver when needed. (correct)

Children are indifferent towards their caregiver's presence.

Children avoid seeking comfort from their caregiver.

Which parenting style is characterized by high warmth and low control?

Neglectful

Authoritarian

Permissive (correct)

Authoritative

What does a meta-analysis involve in research methodologies?

Combining results from multiple studies to identify patterns. (correct)

Surveying participants to gather qualitative data.

The analysis of a single study's results.

Conducting an experimental study with a control group.

What is the primary purpose of random selection in research?

To give every individual an equal chance of being selected. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately defines a morpheme?

The smallest unit of meaning in a language. Signup and view all the answers

What does an operational definition facilitate in research?

It allows variables to be measured in a specific, testable way. Signup and view all the answers

In language development, what is the distinction between syntax and semantics?

Syntax governs word order; semantics deals with meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What type of attachment is characterized by low warmth and high control?

Authoritarian Signup and view all the answers

What is the virtue achieved upon successfully resolving the intimacy vs. isolation stage?

Love Signup and view all the answers

During which life stage is generativity vs. stagnation primarily concerned?

Middle age Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes individuals with insecure attachment styles?

They may become anxious or avoid closeness. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the integrity vs. despair stage?

Looking back with few regrets Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'generativity' refer to in the middle age stage of development?

Contribution to society and caring for the younger generation Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals typically feel if they have unresolved issues from the intimacy vs. isolation stage?

Insecure and confused about their identities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes avoidant attachment in children?

Children may actively avoid closeness with caregivers. Signup and view all the answers

What outcomes can be expected from successful completion of the integrity vs. despair stage?

A sense of fulfillment and satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

At what age does two-word speech typically begin in children?

18-24 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when young children apply grammatical rules too broadly?

Overgeneralization Signup and view all the answers

Which phase is characterized by the development of trust in infants?

Trust vs. Mistrust Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between accommodation and assimilation in cognitive development?

Accommodation slightly alters schemas, while assimilation involves no change to schemas. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'theory of mind' refer to?

Understanding that others have thoughts and beliefs that may differ from one's own. Signup and view all the answers

Which language error involves a child using a word too broadly?

Overextension Signup and view all the answers

In Erikson’s theory, what is the primary challenge during the toddler years?

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Signup and view all the answers

Which speech development stage is characterized by only using the necessary nouns and verbs?

Telegraphic speech Signup and view all the answers