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What defines the process of assimilation in child development?
Which mechanism leads to the emergence of new abilities in child development?
At which developmental stage do children primarily develop the ability for abstract thinking?
What limitation is associated with symbolic thought in Stage 2 of development?
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What occurs during the accommodation process in schemas?
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What characterizes the reflex stage in child development from 0 - 2 years?
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What type of reasoning is developed during Stage 3 of child development?
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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of equilibration?
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Which aspect of the mind does NOT include emotional responses?
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What is a critical outcome of ontogenetic development?
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Which psychological branch applies knowledge gained from studying the mind to address specific real-world issues?
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What part of Piaget's theory suggests that children learn through actively constructing knowledge rather than being born with it?
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Which description is least aligned with the concept of stage-based development?
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What is the primary goal of integrating developmental approaches in psychology?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a mechanism for development according to Doman General Mechanisms?
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Which level of analysis comes before behavioral and social in the hierarchical structure?
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Study Notes
Aspects of the Mind
- Comprises perceptions, action, cognition, and emotion.
Level of Analysis
- Analyzes from basic levels (genetic, physiological, neural) to more complex levels (behavioral, social, cultural).
Timeline of Development
- Represents the progression of a person's life from conception to death.
- Ontogenetic development: individual organism's growth and maturation.
- Phylogenetic development: evolutionary history of species and populations.
Organism Perspective
- Most psychological research focuses on human minds.
- Comparative studies with animals yield valuable insights.
Research Goals
- Address curiosity and solve specific problems through understanding the mind.
- Branches of psychology include educational, clinical, consumer, and organizational.
Developmental Approach
- Analysis splits the mind into components (perceptions, action, cognition, emotion).
- Synthesis examines how these components integrate.
- Promotes a holistic view of the mind, considering various interrelated parts.
Jean Piaget and Piagetian Theory
- Constructivist perspective: children actively build knowledge from simpler components.
- Developmental mechanisms are general, with few specialized systems for domains.
Stage-based Development
- Children progress through a series of stages, each building on the previous.
- Development involves qualitative changes, resulting in new abilities.
Mechanisms of Development
- Schemas: Mental frameworks for understanding and interacting with the world.
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Adaptation: Linking schemas and real-world experiences through processes of assimilation and accommodation.
- Assimilation: Interpreting new experiences via existing schemas.
- Accommodation: Modifying existing schemas or creating new ones based on new experiences.
Example of Schema Adaptation
- A child's initial phone schema (rectangular, with buttons) is adapted upon encountering a button-less phone with a touchscreen.
- Distinction made between a phone and a TV remote signifies new schema formation.
Equilibration
- A balance between assimilation and accommodation helps in enriching a child's understanding of the world.
Stages of Development
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Stage 1 (0-2 years): Reflexive actions; limited understanding of objects (out of sight = out of mind).
- Reflexes such as rooting, grasp, and Moro reflexes.
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Stage 2 (2-7 years): Development of symbolic thought, represented by language and imaginative play; egocentric thinking and failure in conservation tasks.
Developmental Stages Overview
- Stage 3 (7-11 years): Concrete logic and problem-solving involving physical objects.
- Stage 4 (11+ years): Abstract thinking and advanced logical reasoning.
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Explore the fundamental aspects of the mind, including perceptions, cognition, and emotion. This quiz delves into the levels of analysis, timelines of development, and various branches of psychology. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the complexities of psychological research and its applications.
