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What does the term 'nature' refer to in the context of human behavior?
Which concept describes the process where individuals adapt their existing cognitive structures to incorporate new experiences?
What is the primary focus of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?
How do assimilation and accommodation function together in cognitive development?
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What differentiates sensitive periods from critical periods in development?
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In the context of development, what does the concept of discontinuous change refer to?
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Which of the following best represents Piaget's concept of 'schemas'?
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Which aspect is primarily associated with the chronosystem in development?
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What is the primary focus of the nature versus nurture debate in psychology?
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Which of the following statements best captures the nature vs nurture debate?
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What is the primary focus of collectivism?
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Which term describes the observable traits of an organism?
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What distinguishes monozygotic twins from dizygotic twins?
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Which of the following correctly describes the germinal stage of prenatal development?
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What is the newest role of genetic counselors in genetic counseling?
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Which of the following domains encompasses the growth and change in intellectual capabilities?
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What aspect of personality does the id represent?
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During which stage of Freud's psychosexual development is the primary focus on oral gratification?
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Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development involves developing a sense of trust?
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Which theoretical perspective suggests that behavior is motivated by unconscious forces stemming from childhood?
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What is the main focus of the latency stage in Freud's psychosexual stages?
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Which part of the personality is known for its role in incorporating moral standards and distinctions of right and wrong?
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Which stage occurs in Freud's theory between the ages of 3 to 5/6 years, focusing on genitals and the identification with a same-sex parent?
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What characterizes an ambivalent attachment style in infants?
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During the trust vs mistrust stage, what outcome leads to infants developing a sense of hope?
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What is a key difference between temperament and personality?
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Which of the following describes a child with a difficult temperament?
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What effect might a sense of mistrust have on infants as they grow older?
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Study Notes
Developmental Types
- Physical Development: Involves the body's physical structure, including the brain, nervous system, muscles, senses, and the basic needs for food, water, and sleep.
- Cognitive Development: Pertains to growth and change in intellectual capabilities, affecting individual behavior.
- Social Development: Concerns the evolution of interactions and social relationships throughout an individual's life.
- Personality Development: Focuses on how enduring characteristics that distinguish individuals change over time.
Freudian Theories of Personality
- Id: The instinctual, unorganized component of personality present at birth.
- Ego: The rational part of personality that mediates between the id and reality.
- Superego: Represents the conscience, integrating ideas of morality.
Theoretical Perspectives on Development
- Psychodynamic Perspective: Asserts that behavior is motivated by unconscious forces stemming from childhood, often beyond awareness.
- Psychoanalytic Theory: Founded by Freud, it emphasizes the role of unconscious forces in determining personality and behavior.
Freud’s Psychosexual Stages
- Stage Sequence: Oral (0-18 months), Anal (18 months-3 years), Phallic (3-6 years), Latency (6 years-adolescence), Genital (adolescence-adulthood).
- Each stage focuses on different erogenous zones and challenges for development.
Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages
- Trust vs. Mistrust: Infants develop trust based on caregiver support; mistrust leads to a perception of a harsh world.
Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
- Highlights cognitive development as a product of social interactions within a culture.
The Evolutionary Perspective
- Discusses how behavior is influenced by genetic inheritance and characteristics that enhance survival have been naturally selected.
Information Processing Approach
- Investigates how individuals take in, process, and store information.
Periods of Development
- Critical Periods: Specific times during development when the absence of environmental stimuli can have significant consequences.
- Sensitive Periods: Times when individuals are especially receptive to certain stimuli, though the effects are not necessarily permanent.
Key Developmental Questions
- Monism vs. Dualism: Examines the nature of the mind and body relationship.
- Discontinuous vs. Continuous Change: Discontinuous development occurs in distinct stages, whereas continuous development builds gradually.
- Nature vs. Nurture: Explores the interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental influences on behavior.
Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
- Schemas: Organized mental representations of behaviors and actions.
- Assimilation: Incorporating new experiences into existing schemas.
- Accommodation: Altering existing schemas to incorporate new experiences.
Individualism vs. Collectivism
- Individualism: Emphasizes personal identity and freedom, common in Western cultures.
- Collectivism: Values group welfare over individual needs, seen in many non-Western cultures.
Genetics and Prenatal Development
- Genotype vs. Phenotype: Genotype is the genetic blueprint, while phenotype is the observable trait.
- Genetic Counseling: Assists individuals with inherited disorders and genetic testing.
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Types of Twins:
- Monozygotic Twins: Genetically identical, derived from one zygote.
- Dizygotic Twins: Fraternal twins from two separate fertilized eggs.
Stages of Prenatal Development
- Germinal Stage (0-2 weeks): Zygote forms and implants in the uterus.
- Embryonic Stage (2-8 weeks): Major body structures develop.
- Fetal Stage (8 weeks to birth): Growth continues, and physical systems mature.
Attachment Styles in Infancy
- Ambivalent Attachment: Infants show mixed reactions towards caregivers, expressing both positive and negative behaviors.
- Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment: Inconsistent behaviors towards caregivers, often marked by confusion.
Erikson’s First Two Stages of Development
- Trust vs. Mistrust: Builds a foundation of hope or fear based on early interactions with caregivers.
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: Encouragement leads to self-sufficiency, while discouragement fosters doubt about independence.
Temperament vs. Personality
- Temperament: Innate patterns of emotionality and arousal that are stable but not unchangeable.
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Types of Temperament:
- Easy: Adaptable and generally positive.
- Difficult: Predominantly negative and slow to adapt.
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Explore key concepts in psychology relating to human behavior and cognitive development. This quiz covers terms like 'nature,' assimilation, accommodation, and Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, as well as the differences between sensitive and critical periods in development. Test your understanding of how these concepts intertwine in the realm of psychological development.
