Developmental Psychology Psych

Tyrell understands that his father can also be a son and a brother all at the same time. This suggests that Tyrell is in what stage?

• Formal

• Concrete

• Preoperational

• Sensorimotor

Two containers hold the same amount, but Jane thinks that the taller, skinnier glass holds more. This is known as:

• Accommodation

• Egocentrism

• False Belief

• Conservation

The correct sequence of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development are

• preoperational, concrete, formal, sensorimotor

• sensorimotor, preoperational concrete operational, formal operational

• Preoperational, sensorimotor, concrete operational, formal operational

• concrete, formal, preoperational, sensorimotor

Johnny is playing in his crib when his teddy bear Mr. Peeps falls under the crib. Johnny cries knowing that Mr. Peeps exists somewhere. Johnny is demonstrating

• Centration

• Object permanence

• Reversibility

• Egocentrism

Alex believes people are primarily influenced by genes, so he believes _______ plays a more powerful role in human development.

• Nature

• Nurture

• None of the above

Which of Piaget's stages sees children (ages 7 to 11) gain the mental operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events?

• Pre-operational stage
• Sensorimotor stage
• Concrete operational stage
• Abstract operational stage

Which of Piaget's stages sees children (ages 12+) gain the ability to think logically about abstract objects?

• Concrete operational stage
• Preoperational stage
• Sensorimotor stage
• Formal operational stage

Which branch of psychology studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span?

• Cognitive psychology
• Social psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Developmental psychology

Which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development involves resolving dependency needs between ages 0-1?

• Initiative vs. Guilt
• Industry vs. Inferiority
• Autonomy vs. Shame
• Trust vs. Mistrust

Which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development involves toddlers learning to exercise their will and do things for themselves between ages 1-3?

• Trust vs. Mistrust
• Identity vs. Role Confusion
• Industry vs. Inferiority
• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt