Module 2 Flashcards
What is the primary focus of human growth and development?
The primary focus is on the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes that occur throughout the lifespan.
True or False: Development is a continuous process that occurs only during childhood.
False
Fill in the blank: Theories of _____ help explain how individuals grow and change over time.
development
Which developmental stage occurs from birth to approximately 2 years of age?
Infancy
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a domain of development? A) Social B) Emotional C) Financial D) Cognitive
C) Financial
What is the term for the ability to think logically about abstract concepts?
Formal operational thought
True or False: Erik Erikson’s theory includes eight stages of psychosocial development.
True
Fill in the blank: _____ refers to changes in an individual’s personality, emotions, and relationships.
Social development
What is the primary developmental task during the adolescent stage according to Erikson?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Multiple Choice: Which stage of Piaget’s cognitive development theory occurs from ages 2 to 7? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Concrete operational D) Formal operational
B) Preoperational
What does the term ‘nature vs. nurture’ refer to?
The debate over the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to human development.
True or False: Attachment theory was developed by John Bowlby.
True
Fill in the blank: According to Vygotsky, _____ is essential for cognitive development.
social interaction
Which of the following is a key concept in cognitive development according to Piaget? A) Scaffolding B) Assimilation C) Attachment D) Stages of grief
B) Assimilation
What is the term for the process of modifying existing cognitive schemas to incorporate new information?
Accommodation
Multiple Choice: At what age do children typically begin to develop a sense of self? A) 6 months B) 2 years C) 5 years D) 10 years
B) 2 years
True or False: Developmental milestones are uniform across all cultures.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ approach emphasizes the interaction between genetic and environmental influences on development.
bioecological
What is the primary focus of the developmental perspective known as behaviorism?
The study of observable behaviors and the effects of learning on behavior.
Which theory emphasizes the role of social and cultural influences on a child’s development?
Sociocultural theory
True or False: Cognitive development ends in early adulthood.
False
Fill in the blank: In _____ development, individuals learn to navigate and understand their emotions.
emotional
What is the significance of the ‘critical period’ in development?
It is a specific time frame during which certain skills or abilities must be developed.
Multiple Choice: Which psychologist is known for the concept of ‘moral development’? A) Freud B) Kohlberg C) Erikson D) Bandura
B) Kohlberg
