18 Questions
According to Piaget, what stage would a 6-month-old infant be in?
Primary circular reactions
At what age can mothers expect an infant to begin smiling in response to pleasurable stimuli?
3 months
At what age does an infant begin to develop self-recognition?
12 months
Which phase of Bowlby's attachment conceptualization involves infants directing attachment to human figures?
Phase 1
What is the primary characteristic of Phase 2 of Bowlby's attachment conceptualization?
Attachment becomes focused on one figure, usually the primary caregiver
During which phase of Bowlby's attachment conceptualization do children become aware of others' feelings, goals, and plans?
Phase 4
Which system of Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory would encompass the influence of cultural values and social norms?
Macrosystem
According to the description of developmental periods, what stage of development is characterized by extreme dependence on adults and the beginning of psychological activities like language and symbolic thought?
Infancy
According to Freud's theory, which part of Letitia's personality would be in control during her temper tantrum?
Her id
According to Freud's theory, Chris's behavior would suggest a fixation in which stage of psychosexual development?
Oral stage
What is the main assumption of social cognitive theory?
Behavior, environment, and cognition are the key factors in development.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social cognitive theory?
It focuses on the unconscious mind as the primary influence on behavior.
What is a characteristic of a securely attached baby?
Perceives the caregiver as a secure base
According to Erik Erikson, what is an infant likely to develop during the first year of life?
A sense of trust
What is a primary function of crying in newborns?
To communicate with their world
What is true about a baby's cries?
Babies have at least two types of cries.
What primary emotion is an infant likely experiencing when smiling and giggling with their caregiver?
Joy
What is a characteristic of an insecure resistant baby?
Often clings to the caregiver, then resists
Understand the stages of infant development, including self-recognition and sensorimotor phases. Learn about the milestones achieved by infants at different ages. A must-take quiz for psychology students!
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