Psychosocial and Epigenetic Theories of Development Quiz

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According to the epigenetic theory, what is the role of genetics in development?

  • Genetics only play a role in early childhood development
  • Genetics have no role in development
  • Genetics determine personality traits
  • Genetics provide a predetermined plan for development (correct)

What is the difference between assimilation and accommodation in children's cognitive development?

  • Assimilation and accommodation are the same thing
  • Assimilation and accommodation only occur in early childhood development
  • Assimilation is altering existing schemas to adapt them to new information or experiences while accommodation is incorporating new experiences into existing schemas
  • Assimilation is incorporating new experiences into existing schemas while accommodation is altering existing schemas to adapt them to new information or experiences (correct)

What is a schema in children's cognitive development?

  • Abstract units of understanding (correct)
  • Physical structures in the brain
  • Pre-determined personality traits
  • Inherited genetic traits

What is the main way that children acquire cultural tools?

<p>Through interaction with others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do children become able to direct their behavior silently through the use of inner, private speech?

<p>7 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status in which an adolescent is currently in a crisis, exploring various commitments and is ready to make choices, but has not made a commitment to these choices yet?

<p>Identity Moratorium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence?

<p>Fluid intelligence declines with age while crystallized intelligence remains stable or increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dementia?

<p>An abnormal condition where there are multiple cognitive deficits and memory loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a psychosexual stage is not resolved?

<p>The individual will experience a fixation and have less energy for subsequent stages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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