Which of the following is considered a stage theory?

Erikson's psychosocial theory of development.

Behaviourist theory focuses on:

learning shaped by the environment.

Exposure to violent images and simulated violence on television maybe likely to:

will make someone more prone to anger and aggression.

Lifespan development is defined as?

the processes for exploring human continuity and change.

The term “attachment” in explaining human relationships refers to the:

strong affectional tie between a child and its caregiver (s).

All of the following are reasons for studying human development except:

to be able to predict the consequences of educational interventions.

Which of the following would least likely be considered a change within the cognitive domain?

Vision (eyesight) improves across childhood.

Fluid intelligence is which of the following?

The ability to process new information in novel situations.

Schemes (or schemas) in Piaget's theory are:

groupings of thoughts, actions, ideas and representations.

Negative reinforcement:

strengthens desired or undesired responses.

Classical Conditioning:

is associated with stimulus-response.

The preoperational stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development begins when a child is able to:

form mental representations of objects and events.

Which of the following infant reflexes are considered to be 'survival' reflexes?

breathing reflex, sucking reflex, and swallowing reflex.

Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?

Getting goose bumps when hearing music in a horror movie.

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1
Which of the following is considered a stage theory?
The domains of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development.
Erikson's psychosocial theory of development.
The concept of lifelong growth.
Bronfenbrenner's sociocultural model of development.
2
Behaviourist theory focuses on:
learning shaped by behaviour.
learning shaped by the human mind.
learning shaped by the environment.
learning shaped by desire
3
A early sign of cognitive development in infancy (between 0 and 1 years) includes which of the following?
Problem solving.
Pretend (or symbolic) play.
Searching for lost objects.
Reading.
4
Infants are capable of self-recognition and self-awareness?
True
False
5
According to Erikson, failure to achieve a sense of intimacy during the early adulthood stage results in a sense of:
despair.
isolation.
stagnation.
depression.
6
Exposure to violent images and simulated violence on television maybe likely to:
will make someone more prone to anger and aggression.
will have a catharctic effect and decrease aggression.
teach one new ways to intimidate others.
does not increase aggression, but will desensitise to aggression
7
Lifespan development is defined as?
the development of reinforcement
the processes for exploring human continuity and change.
the process which occurs from classical conditioning
the development of relationships
8
The process by which material is driven from consciousness because it is too anxiety-provoking is called?
Regression.
Repression.
Tension reduction.
Suppression.
9
Development of the self begins with:
self-recognition in infancy.
self-awareness and self-recognition pre-birth.
self-awareness in childhood.
attachment to caregivers
10
The term “attachment” in explaining human relationships refers to the:
the innate connection between an infant and its biological parent.
the bond that a biological parent feels towards their child.
strong affectional tie between a child and its caregiver (s).
emotional connection that occurs after birth regardless of birth parents
11
The age-frame for the onset of puberty in girls is:
12 to 20 years.
14-15 years.
9-17 years.
12-13 years.
12
All of the following are reasons for studying human development except:
to be able to respond appropriately to children's behaviour.
to gain knowledge about the range of normative (usual) development.
to be able to predict the consequences of educational interventions.
to gain self-understanding about personal development.
13
Which parenting style exerts a high degree of control but is also responsive to the child's thoughts & feelings?
Uninvolved.
Permissive.
Authoritarian.
Authoritative.
14
Which of the following would least likely be considered a change within the cognitive domain?
Recall improves across childhood .
Thinking becomes more abstract as age increases.
Learning improves across the lifespan.
Vision (eyesight) improves across childhood.
15
Fluid intelligence is which of the following?
The ability to process old information in novel situations.
The ability to process new information in novel situations.
The ability to remember childhood events.
The ability to process both old and new information.
16
Laws, values, customs and traditions form part of which system?
Exosystem
Microsystem
Mesosystem
Macrosystem
17
A patient who, after explanation, understands procedures and why they are being done is demonstrating:
pre-operational thought.
classical conditioning
concrete operational thought.
formal operational thought.
18
Identity is often determined by social
behaviour
science.
values.
roles and responsibilities.
19
Schemes (or schemas) in Piaget's theory are:
assimilation and accommodation.
strategies of reinforcement.
early reflexes.
groupings of thoughts, actions, ideas and representations.
20
At the mesosystem level of Bronfenbrenner's approach, one might examine:
federal government decisions concerning abortion.
sibling relationships.
parent-teacher relationships.
mother-infant bonding.
21
Operant conditioning is based on a simple principle of:
modelling.
stimulus-response.
imitation.
reinforcement.
22
An example of newborn psychosocial domain development is:
sucking
crying.
grasping.
auditory tracking.
23
Negative reinforcement:
postpones negative or undesired responses.
makes no difference to a desired response.
strengthens desired or undesired responses.
weakens a desired or undesired response.
24
Classical Conditioning:
is associated with stimulus-response.
is about negative responses.
usually refers to canine behaviour.
refers to the concept of reinforcement.
25
The preoperational stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development begins when a child is able to:
apply specific logical operations to answer questions correctly.
tell that 2 things have the same amount , even though they look different.
group objects into logical categories, taking many factors into account.
form mental representations of objects and events.
26
According to Piaget, in which of the following stages do children use symbolic thinking to understand the world?
Concrete operational (7-11 yrs).
Formal operational (12+ years).
Preoperational (2-6 yrs).
Sensorimotor (birth-2 yrs).
27
Which of the following infant reflexes are considered to be 'survival' reflexes?
sucking reflex, babinski reflex and grasping reflex.
moro reflex, yawning reflex and tonic head reflex.
pupillary reflex, eyeblink reflex and stepping reflex.
breathing reflex, sucking reflex, and swallowing reflex.
28
According to Erikson, the crisis faced by school-aged children (6-12 years) is:
industry versus inferiority.
industry versus guilt.
trust versus mistrust.
initiative versus guilt.
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Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?
Salivating while sucking a sour lolly.
Waking up when an alarm goes off.
Getting goose bumps when hearing music in a horror movie.
Moving your hand away after touching a hot stove.

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