Lesson 6 - Development
Stage theories hold that the sequence of development is ________. a. culturally specific b. dramatic c. related to language acquisition d. universal
universal
18-month-old Gordon learned the schema for apples. When Gordon sees tomatoes at the grocery store, he says, "Look mommy, apples!" His mother tells him that the food he sees at the store is a tomato, not an apple. He now has separate schemata for tomatoes and apples. This exemplifies ________. Accomodation Assimilation Exclusion Inclusion
Accomodation
Jory, a six year old, is picking out a card for his mother's birthday. He picks the card with a picture of Lightning McQueen, reasoning that since he loves Cars his mother does to. What does this exemplify? Conservation Egocentrism Pretend play Reversibility
Egocentrism
The concept conservation refers to ________. Knowing that even if you change the appearance of something, it is still equal in size as long as nothing has been removed or added Knowing that symbols represent words, images, and ideas Thinking logically about real (concrete) events Understanding that objects can be changed and then returned to their original form
Knowing that even if you change the appearance of something, it is still equal in size as long as nothing has been removed or added
Theorists who view development as ________ believe that development takes place in unique stages. a. continuous b. discontinuous c. progressive d. regressive
discontinuous
________ are concepts (mental models) that are used to help us categorize and interpret information. a. categories b. cognitions c. facsimiles d. schemata
schemata
A ________ is any environmental agent—biological, chemical, or physical—that causes damage. Contaminant Mutagen Teratogen Zygote
Teratogen
Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, cigarettes, and alcohol are all examples of ________. Experiments FASD Schemata Teratogens
Teratogens
In ________ thinking, decisions are made based on situations and circumstances, and logic is integrated with emotion as adults develop principles that depend on contexts. a. concrete operational b. formal operational c. postformal d. sensorimotor
postformal
Balancing, running, and jumping are all examples of ________ motor skills. Fine Gross Moving Physical
Gross
What does nature refer to in the nature vs. nurture debate? Cognitive capacity Environment and culture Genes and biology Language acquisition
Genes and biology
People in early adulthood (20s through early 40s) are ready to establish emotional closeness and maintain relationships with others. What is the primary developmental task of this stage? Autonomy vs. shame/guilt Industry vs. inferiority Intimacy vs. isolation Trust vs. mistrust
Intimacy vs Isolation
A developmental psychologist might use ________ to observe how children behave on a playground, at a daycare center, or in the child's own home. Case studies Experiments Naturalistic observation Surveys
Naturalistic observation
________ development involves emotions, personality, and social relationships. Mental Physical Psychological Psychosocial
Psychosocial
