Chapter 9:

The continuous development approach views development as a ________.

cumulative process

Theorists who view development as ________ believe that development takes place in unique stages.

discontinuous

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?

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

Which of the following is not a developmental issue children face during the preoperational stage?

object permanence

Grasping a toy, writing with a pencil, and using a spoon are all examples of ________ motor skills.

fine

During the early childhood years, the number of words a child uses increases at a rapid pace. This is sometimes referred to as the ________.

vocabulary spurt

According to attachment theory, which of the following is not needed for healthy attachment?

Caregiver must be responsive to a child's religious preference.

Early maturing girls are ________.

at a higher risk of depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders

Elroy decided not to cheat on the exam because he would fail the class if he was caught. What stage of moral development does this exemplify?

pre-conventional