Developmental Psychology Questions
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Amanda, a middle-aged mother, teaches her son Timothy to tie his shoes. She demonstrates the procedure and then takes her son through the steps until Timothy can perform the task on his own. In the context of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, this is an example of
In the context of the approaches to studying cognitive development, the behaviorist approach mainly
Which of the following statements is true about the development of fetuses in the fetal stage?
In which of the following prenatal assessment procedures is tissue from the membrane surrounding the fetus removed and analyzed?
The ________ to cognitive development in infants focuses on perception, learning, memory, and problem solving.
A few days after birth, many babies develop a yellowish tinge on their skin and eyeballs. These symptoms indicate ________, which is due to the immaturity of the ________.
Which of the following is true about the adverse effects of methamphetamine exposure during prenatal development?
Sixteen-month-old O-Huang is about to touch an electric outlet, but she then says "No!" and pulls her finger back. In this scenario, O-Huang is demonstrating
________ is brought on by a series of uterine, cervical, and other changes that begin about 2 weeks before delivery.
Which of the following is a defining feature of altruistic behavior?
In the context of the assessment of newborns, which of the following is true of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale?
Wendy, who is 15 months old, is asked by her father if she is tired. Wendy lies down and acts as if she is sleeping to communicate her desire to be put to bed. This type of nonverbal message is referred to as a
Tiana's father gives her a few blocks and cubes to play with. She plays with them for a while and manages to place three red cubes on top of two blue cubes and build a tower. She is excited to show the colorful tower to her father. In the context of key milestones in the first 3 years of life, Tiana is most likely
Shida is an 8-month-old infant. When her mother's cousin comes to visit and holds her, she starts crying. In this scenario, Shida is exhibiting
Sheila calls herself a birth companion. Her job involves ensuring that mothers are as comfortable as possible, reassuring them that everything is normal, and encouraging them to relax and take deep breaths. As part of the job, she stays with the mothers throughout childbirth and, sometimes, until the first few days of breast-feeding. However, her job does not involve delivering babies. In this scenario, Sheila is most likely a
When a baby "reads" the expression of a caregiver for a clue as to how to act in an ambiguous situation, it is referred to as
Which stage of prenatal development lasts the longest in pregnancy?
When a baby's head is turned to one side, one arm extends and one bends back, as if the baby were getting ready to fire an arrow. This is known as the ________ reflex.
According to a pioneering study on temperament patterns, 40 percent of children involved in the study exhibited a temperamental pattern described as
In the context of the cognitive neuroscience approach to cognitive development, ________ refers to remembering that occurs without effort or even conscious awareness.