Physical Development in Early Childhood Quiz
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Physical Development in Early Childhood Quiz

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Which type of reinforcement involves the introduction of a stimulus that increases the likelihood that a behavior will happen again?

Positive reinforcement

In which stage of Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental Theory does a child begin to develop object permanence?

Sensorimotor stage

What did Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory involve?

The Bobo Doll Experiment

Which approach includes the understanding that a stimulus causing a response is a key aspect of learning?

<p>Classical Conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of experimental studies?

<p>Can make statements about cause and effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a negative correlation between two variables mean?

<p>As one variable goes up, the other goes down</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a control group in experimental studies?

<p>To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with longitudinal design in studying developmental changes over time?

<p>Participants dropping out over time may affect the results</p> Signup and view all the answers

During early childhood, which part of the brain develops faster than the right hemisphere?

<p>Frontal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the amygdala in the human brain?

<p>Processes emotional information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and movement control?

<p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adult size does the human brain reach between ages 2 and 6?

<p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers cells to duplicate and cause growth?

<p>Growth Hormone (GH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is linked to lower IQs and behavioral problems?

<p>Stressful and emotionally insecure environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for brain growth and development?

<p>Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does lack of sleep affect cognitive performance?

<p>It affects the brain's ability to form neural connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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