Psych exam unit1

Question 1

Pre operational stage?

Answer 1

2 to 7 years
- egocentrism
- animism
- transformation
-reversibility

Question 2

Concrete operation stage?

Answer 2

7-12 years
- thinking revolves around what is known and what can be experienced
- can imagine consequences of actions before they happen
- conservation, an object can remain the same even if appearance changes

Question 3

Formal operational stage?

Answer 3

12+ years
- complex thought processes become evident and thinking becomes increasingly sophisticated

Question 4

Sensitive period?

Answer 4

the ideal period of time to be exposed to certain environmental stimuli for development to occur, learning becomes difficult.

Question 5

Critical period?

Answer 5

A short period of time in the lifespan to be exposed to certain environmental stimuli for development to occur, learning becomes almost impossible.