[NURS] Leifer Ch.5 - Evolve

According to Piaget's development model, which statement from a new parent lets the nurse know that there is an understanding of their 4-month-old child's cognitive milestone stage?

"My child will be able to understand the difference between night and day."

Which statement indicates an understanding of the definition of theory?

"Theory is a statement based on research that provides meaning to observations" and "Cognitive theories believe development is progressive, with observable milestones."

Which theorist is credited with the core concept of child development?

Darwin

Which factors have the ability to impact psychological growth and development?

socioeconomics, cultural beliefs, religion, poverty, and gender

Which statements explain Freud's Oedipus complex?

successful resolution of the Oedipus complex is the basis for the development of mature sexual identity and the Oedipus complex occurs during the preschool years when the child identifies with the opposite sex parent

Which statement reflects an understanding of Mead's Development of Self-Image theory?

the child is able to understand their own role and how it affects the role of others

Which statement describes the independent stage of Erikson's parenting behavior?

the parent must learn to balance support of the teen while maintaining authority

According to Rogers Environmental Theory, when does self-actualization happen?

when a person realizes they are able to be like the ideal self

Which stage does Levinson identify as being at the "height of vigor and vitality"?

early adult

Which statement is true regarding the theorist John Watson?

known as the father of behaviorism

Which statements accurately describe a phase of Erikson's Stages of the Life Cycle?

learns to know oneself and develops a career goal, able to contribute to society in a meaningful way, and achieves a sense of life achievement

Which quality did Peck believe was essential to making a health transition between stages?

maintaining a positive self-image

In Bronfenbrenner's Social Theory of Growth and Development, which group of social contacts addresses the child's self-worth?

parents and siblings

Which statement explains Carl Jung's psychodynamic theory about behavior?

past culture of the family serves to unconsciously mold the roots of personality

Which theorist created the theory of the looking-glass self?

Cooley

Which statement indicates an understanding of the social learning theory?

a child mimics behavior because of curiosity or the desire for positive reinforcement

Which scenario is an example of Skinner's operant conditioning?

a parent rewards their child with praise and money for each A+ they receive on their report card

Which statement are true of Piaget's Four Stages of Development?

as one grows older, the ability to process information more efficiently improves; it was developed by a Swiss psychologist who placed an emphasis on cognitive milestones; and sensory and motor interactions with the environment are critical to processing information

Which statement is true of both Robert Havighurst and Robert Peck?

developed theories related to the developmental tasks of late adulthood

Which pair of theorists expanded upon similar theories?

Erikson and Levinson, Piaget and Baldwin, Simon and Binet, Pavlov and Skinner

Which of the three interacting parts of a person's psychological functioning did Freud attribute with producing anxiety?

Id

Which theorist's work is thought to have excluded women?

Kohlberg

Which behaviors are associated with Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development?

develops principles that may overrule social laws or customs, seeks to avoid punishment by obeying rules, and conforms to rule to gain recognition or reward

Which statement explains Pavlov and Skinner's theories?

Pavlov and Skinner believed that experiences helped mold the adult personality

Which theorist's model of development did Loevinger expand upon?

Piaget

In Atchley's Stages of Retirement, during which developmental stage would someone experience boredom?

disenchantment

Which theorist believed language was the major force in the growth and development of the personality?

Vygotsky