Growth and Development theories Flashcards

1
Q

From the following task which would signify obtainment of the virtue of love?

Acceptance

Friendship

Child-rearing

Productivity

A

Friendship

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Determine a chief characteristic of a child in the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.

The child is object-oriented.

The child engages in symbolic play.

The child is developing abstract reasoning.

The child is able to solve problems.

A

The child is object-oriented.

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3
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Determine an element that is incorporated by Bandura’s work in social learning.

Isolation

Stagnation

Affection

Observation

A

Observation

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Propose a main theme of the Oedipus complex.

Establishment of a solid parent–child dyad

Delayed onset of puberty in male children secondary to penis envy

The jealousy that a boy feels toward his father

Inability to form adult nonsexual relationships secondary to delayed sexual maturation

A

The jealousy that a boy feels toward his father

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Propose what occurs during the second stage of psychosexual development.

There is a potential for destructive behaviors commencing.

Children become more self-aware.

There is a struggle with independence and trust.

The id dominates everything.

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There is a potential for destructive behaviors commencing.

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Matty is 16 years old and just moved to a small rural town from a major metropolitan center. Matty appears to be a bit withdrawn, dresses in darker clothes, identifies as nonbinary, and prefers the pronoun they. Determine the major developmental task that Matty is in the process of mastering.

Developing self-confidence

Doubting self-efficacy

Seeking intimacy

Exploring morality

A

Exploring morality

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Identify a major developmental task of a 2-year-old within the context of Erikson’s theory.

Feeling fear when attempting new tasks

Interacting with peers

Developing self-control

Experiencing a loss of self-esteem

A

Developing self-control

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Explain why a clinician should be well-versed in cognitive development theory.

Cognitive development informs personality.

Learning about normal development helps a clinician understand deviations.

Understanding this theory helps a clinician diagnose mental illnesses.

This theory underpins unconscious desire.

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Learning about normal development helps a clinician understand deviations.

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Determine an element that is incorporated by Bandura’s work in social learning.

Identity

Affection

Memory

Isolation

A

Memory

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10
Q

Determine a characteristic of the “id” according to Freud.

Ethical

Hedonistic

Moral

Frigid

A

Hedonistic

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11
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Predict an unsuccessful outcome of the Oedipus complex according to Freud.

Immaturity

Impotence

Pedophilia

Coprophilia

A

Pedophilia

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Propose a statement that accurately reflects social learning theory.

Aggressive behavior occurs spontaneously, irrespective of social context.

Rewards and punishments in classical conditioning underscore self-efficacy in social learning.

A shared experience can mitigate the results of behavioral outcomes.

Individuals learn by imitating observed behaviors in others.

A

Individuals learn by imitating observed behaviors in others.

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A new mom brings her 6-week-old in for a well-check. The baby was born prematurely and does not have a strong sucking reflex. Predict a potential consequence that this baby may suffer upon reaching adulthood.

Manipulative personality

Low self-esteem

Inability to form relationships

Sexual perversion

A

Manipulative personality

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14
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From the following task which would signify obtainment of the virtue of love?

Dating

Productivity

Acceptance

Child-rearing

A

Dating

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Identify a major developmental task of a 2-year-old within the context of Erikson’s theory.

Experiencing a loss of self-esteem

Toilet training

Feeling fear when attempting new tasks

Doubting self-efficacy

A

Toilet training

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Propose a main theme of the Oedipus complex.

Delayed onset of puberty in male children secondary to penis envy

Inability to form adult nonsexual relationships secondary to delayed sexual maturation

Castration anxiety resulting from the fear of castration as a consequence of desiring the mother

Unrequited sexual desire for a sibling resulting in dysfunctional relationships

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Castration anxiety resulting from the fear of castration as a consequence of desiring the mother

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Theorize why Freud rejected the Electra complex.

Freud simply had no respect for Carl Jung.

He did not believe that penis envy was a real problem.

Freud believed that a child’s identification with the same-gendered parent is not successful.

He believed that the Oedipus complex is equally applicable to boys and girls.

A

He believed that the Oedipus complex is equally applicable to boys and girls.

18
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Stewart, a 9-year-old boy, cannot stop talking about school, his friends, and all of the new things that he can do better than everyone else. Determine the developmental task that he is exhibiting mastery of.

Asserting self-control

Recognizing major disparities in his abilities relative to others

Preventing loss of self-esteem

Interacting with his peers

A

Recognizing major disparities in his abilities relative to others

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Determine a chief characteristic of a child in the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.

The child is object-oriented.

The child is able to solve problems.

The child is developing abstract reasoning.

The child engages in symbolic play.

A

The child is object-oriented.