Developmental Psych Quiz Questions for Exam 1:

People who are born within a few years of each other and who travel through life during the same times are called a:

cohort

Although Daniel struggled to develop language skills as a child, now as an adult, he has become an English teacher. This ability to adapt and change over time reflects

plasticity

The multi-disciplinary domain of development states that development results from _____

the influence of three domains (biosocial, cognitive, psychosocial).

You want to study the long-term effects of parenting styles on self-esteem. What type of research design should you use?

longitudinal

Psychoanalytic theory, behaviorism, and cognitive theory all belong to the category of:

grand theories

A key component of operant conditioning with the goal for behavior to be repeated is:

reinforcement

When a new experience does not fit current understanding, a person tends to experience a confusing state called:

cognitive disequalilbrium

Sociocultural theory suggests that:

people shape and our shaped by their culture

Your friend advised you that your child's grocery-store temper tantrums continue to occur because you are reinforcing the behavior. Which theory has influenced your friend's thinking?

behaviorism

Chromosomes are molecules of:

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

When a sperm and an ovum fuse, a one-celled __________ is formed.

zygote

Differentiation occurs when:

cells begin to specialize, taking different forms and reproducing at different rates.

Which of the following is a good reason for a couple to receive genetic counseling before they plan a pregnancy?

They have relatives with serious genetic disorders.

The proper order for human growth before birth is:

germinal period, embryonic period, fetal period.

In general, when do teratogens have a potential effect on the unborn child?

at any point during the pregnancy

The Apgar scale measures which of the following?

heart rate

The age of viability marks _____.

approximately 22 weeks post-conception and the fetus is likely to survive outside the womb

Lisa had a normal weight at birth but then went through a period of malnourishment. Thankfully, this did not impact her brain. This is an example of:

head-sparing

Nerve cells of the central nervous system that are found mostly in the brain are called:

neurons

The great increase in the number of dendrites that occurs during the first two years of a baby's life is:

transient exuberance.

_________ occurs when the brain notices and interprets a sensation.

perception

__________ involves experiences that are typical for all children, whereas __________ involves experiences that may or may not occur in some cultures during human development.

experience-expectant; experience-dependant

Which of the following is a primary circular reaction?

jordan, who grasps feet

The language interaction between a baby and a caring adult is sometimes called:

child-directed speech

Monica is able to perceive and interact with the toys in her playroom. In this case, the toys represent:

affordances

Henry is 16 months old. He points at the refrigerator and says, "Juice?" What form of speech is he using?

holophrase

You believe that children are prewired to learn any language, and this form of learning is genetically programmed for all humans. What does this theory reflect?

Language learning is a universal skill and is experience-expectant for all humans.

Satisfying a child's basic needs with care, consistency, and continuity in order for the child to feel secure exploring the world reflects:

trust vs. mistrust

Separation anxiety is good because it:

indicates the presence of attachment.

A child who seeks contact from a caregiver and is comforted by his or her presence is displaying which type of attachment?

secure

When Isaiah is near strangers he watches his caregiver's behavior in order to know how to respond. This behavior reflects:

social-referencing