Quiz 2 Flashcards
Five year old Grace has trouble accepting her father’s biological explanation for why leaves change color in the Fall. However, when told about Jack Frost and his magic paint brush, she firmly believes this is why they change color and resists any other explanation for the color changes. Grace is demonstrating:
artificialism
New norms for IQ tests are periodically developed in order to control for:
the Flynn Effect.
Two-year-old Viola sees a hyena for the first time during a trip to the zoo and calls it a doggie. According to Piaget’s theory, Viola is most likely ________ the hyena into her dog scheme.
assimmilating
According to Vygotsky, private speech during the preschool years:
helps young children guide their behavior during challenging tasks.
Jon listens to his favorite CD while he studies for tomorrow’s exam. This is an example of:
divided attention
Karina leaves her 3-month-old son with a child-care provider. Piaget would argue that Karina’s son does not miss Karina because he has not developed:
object permanence
Tanisha scores high on traditional intelligence tests due to her strong memory, decision-making skills, and problem-solving abilities. Which Sternberg area is a strength for her?
analytical
Paul has an IQ of 69. He lives in his own apartment, has a job, and supports himself. He has many friends, goes bowling, and eats out often. He has no difficulty adapting to everyday life. According to the definition of mental retardation, Paul is:
not mentally retarded
Which of these is the best example of a prospective memory?
remembering to go to a counseling appointment next week
As Sunni plays, she says “Where is the cup. I want the cup. Oh, there is the cup. Now I need a spoon”. Sunni is engaging in what Vygotsky and other researchers would call:
private speech
As mentioned in the textbook, Loftus asked two groups of observers how fast two cars had been going in a filmed traffic accident. Observers who heard the vividly descriptive word “smashed” in relation to the accident later recalled:
more damage to the cars and a greater rate of speed
Two-year-old Nick is trying to put a puzzle together. Nick’s father begins by offering direct instruction, but gradually withdraws support as Nick’s competence with the task increases. This is an example of:
scaffolding
Carl is sure that his romantic passion for his girl friend, his deep concern over the poor and homeless, and his poetic appreciation of nature are far beyond anything anyone has felt before. This thinking is characterized by:
the personal fable
As discussed in the lecture video, which of the following had a moderately strong correlation with scores on Salovey’s EQ test:
teenagers who scored high consistently use less alcohol or drugs.
As seen in the film clip shown in class, the little boys responses to the division of graham crackers reflects preschoolers concerns with:
distributive justice
