30 Questions
What is the result of the conflict between the dystonic and syntonic elements according to the provided information?
Ego quality or ego strength
What virtue did Mr. Miller develop according to Erikson's theory?
Care
Which psychological theory can explain why AJ avoids her aunt and gets irritated?
Operant conditioning
What is a possible outcome if there is too little basic strength at any one stage?
Core pathology for that stage
Whose theory can be applied to Katie's situation?
Bandura
What is the relationship between events in earlier stages and later personality development?
Only events in earlier stages cause later personality development
What is Piaget's term for changes in a cognitive structure to include new information?
Accommodation
What is Piaget's term for adjustment to new information about the environment?
Adaptation
Which level of the ecological systems theory consists of overarching cultural patterns?
Macrosystem
Which level of the ecological systems theory involves face-to-face relationships with family, friends, and colleagues?
Microsystem
Which level of the ecological systems theory adds the dimension of time to the person and the environment?
Chronosystem
Which level of the ecological systems theory involves interactions between a microsystem and an outside system or institution?
Exosystem
What facilitates the learning process in children, especially when they are trying to solve tasks without adult supervision?
Social speech
What is the stage of development characterized by the newborn infant's unawareness of anything but its own needs?
Normal autistic phase
What does Baby Lexi's behavior, such as looking around for her mom while playing, indicate?
Rapprochement phase
What is the outcome of Jay's adolescent years, characterized by avoiding commitments and not considering options and opportunities?
Identity diffusion
What is the characteristic of an individual who has made choices and expresses strong commitment to them?
Identity achievement
What is the primary role of the mother in the normal autistic phase, according to Mahler's theory?
Providing tender and caring interaction
What type of influencer is an infant's smiling response to their parent's touch?
Biological process
What is the term for an individual's adaptive capacities compared to those of others of the same chronological age?
Psychological age
At which stage of development does Erikson emphasize the importance of mastering knowledge and intellectual skills?
Industry vs. inferiority
What is the term for Piaget's reversible mental actions that allow children to do mentally what they could previously only do physically?
Operations
At which stage of moral development does a person prioritize conscience over law?
Universal ethical principles
What is the term for an individual who possesses moral excellence and commitment?
A moral exemplar
What is the main difference between Vygotsky's and Piaget's views on the role of language in cognitive development?
Vygotsky thinks language is essential for shaping thought, while Piaget believes it plays a minimal role
What is the term for the decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure to the same stimulus?
habituation
What is the term for Piaget's theoretical framework that combines biology and epistemology?
genetic epistemology
What is the term for the stage of cognitive development where the child is no longer egocentric in their thinking?
formal operational stage
What is the term for the reflex action in newborns where they make a tight fist when their palms are touched?
Darwinian reflex
What is the term for the state of balance or stability that living organisms strive to maintain, according to Piaget?
equilibrium
Test your knowledge of Piaget's cognitive development theory and Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory. This quiz covers key concepts, processes, and levels of the environment.
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