Questions and Answers
Ego identity is our ________.
sense of self
Stage theories hold that the sequence of development is ________.
What does nurture refer to in the nature vs. nurture debate?
After age 65, most people are attempting to assess their lives and make sense of life and the meaning of their contributions. What is the primary developmental task of this stage?
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In the ________ stage, children use words and images to represent things, but they lack logical reasoning.
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Madeline is seven months old. Her mother is eating a cookie and Madeline wants some. Her mother hides the cookie under a napkin, but Madeline is not fooled. She knows the cookie is still there. What does this exemplify?
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Jory, a six-year-old, is picking out a card for his mother's birthday. He picks the card with a picture of Lightning McQueen, reasoning that since he loves Cars, his mother does too. What does this exemplify?
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Jules is participating in the Strange Situation experiment. When his mother returns, he freezes and then behaves erratically. In fact, he runs away from his mother. What kind of attachment is this?
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Carissa's parents let her stay up as late as she wants. She is allowed to pick out her own clothes and decide when and what she wants to eat. Her parents act more like her friends than authority figures. What kind of parenting style is this?
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Which of the following illustrates conservation?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Developmental Psychology
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Ego Identity: Refers to one's sense of self, which is critical in understanding personality and psychological development.
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Stage Theories of Development: These theories propose that human development follows a universal sequence that is consistent across cultures and societies.
Nature vs. Nurture Debate
- Nurture: In this context, it encompasses the influence of environment and culture on individual development, contrasting with biological factors.
Developmental Tasks in Older Age
- Integrity vs. Despair: At age 65 and beyond, individuals focus on reflecting on their lives and finding meaning in their contributions, marking a significant developmental challenge.
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
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Preoperational Stage: Characterized by children using language and images to understand their world, but lacking logical reasoning skills.
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Object Permanence: A concept illustrated by infants recognizing that objects continue to exist even when out of sight, significant in cognitive development.
Egocentrism in Children
- Egocentrism: Demonstrated in situations where children's reasoning is influenced by their own experiences and perspectives, often leading to misunderstandings in social contexts.
Attachment Styles
- Disorganized Attachment: Observed in children who exhibit erratic behavior when reunited with caregivers, indicating instability and confusion in attachment responses.
Parenting Styles
- Permissive Parenting: A style where parents take a lenient approach, allowing children significant autonomy and acting more like friends than authority figures.
Conservation in Cognitive Development
- Conservation: The understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or arrangement, crucial for cognitive maturity and recognized in various scenarios.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in psychology with these flashcards focused on identity and stage theories. Perfect for students studying developmental psychology, these questions will help reinforce your understanding of nature vs. nurture. Challenge yourself to recall definitions and concepts crucial to the field.
