Ch 1 Psych

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Central to Piaget’s theory is the concept of __________.

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adaptation

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Dr. Anodyne found a correlation of +.49 between illegal drug use and levels of adolescent delinquency. This correlation is __________ and __________.

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moderate; positive

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The outermost level of Bronfenbrenner’s model is the __________.

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macrosystem

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According to Jean Piaget, __________ is the balance between internal structures and information that children encounter in their everyday worlds.

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equilibrium

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Which research method is an outgrowth of psychoanalytic theory?

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the clinical method

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What is the definition of 'scaffolding' in educational psychology?

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Scaffolding is a teaching method that involves providing support to students as they learn new concepts, gradually removing that support as they become more proficient.

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Define 'cognition' in the context of developmental psychology.

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Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, memory, and judgment.

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What does the term 'microsystem' refer to in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory?

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The microsystem is the immediate environment in which a person lives, including family, school, and peers.

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Explain the concept of 'equilibrium' in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

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Equilibrium is the state of balance between assimilation and accommodation, where a child can successfully integrate new information into their existing cognitive structures.

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What is the significance of the 'exosystem' in Bronfenbrenner’s model?

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The exosystem includes the broader social systems that indirectly influence a child's development, such as parental workplaces and community services.