Review 2 Developmental Psychology

What is the most important factor in promoting moral development in childhood?

• Social media

• Parental guidance

• Teacher guidance

When it comes down to neurones, it is true that:

• 70% of the neurones are located in the cerebral cortex or neocortex

• Most of the neurones are already generated at birth

• The other options are both correct

Regarding the development of motor skils, it is true that, in early childhood, kids show difficulties to perform fine motor skills, such as fastening buttons or drawing due to:

• Excessive control over own muscles

• Corpus callusum is still inmature

• No known cause

What is the order of the stages of cognitive development based on Piaget's theory?

• Sensoriomotor intelligence, preoperational stage, operational stage and formal operational stage

• Concrete operational stage, formal operational stage, preoperational stage and sensoriomotor intelligence

• Formal operational stage, concrete operational stage, preoperational stage and sensioromotor intelligence

According to Vygotsky theory, what is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?

• Knowledge and skills that a person could achieve with no help or assistance

• Skills that a person can perform with or without assistance

• Knowledge and skills that a person could achieve with mentor's assistance

Which of the following best explains Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

• Moral development is determined by the accumulation of knowledge.

• Moral development is influenced by the culture in which a child is raised.

• Moral development is based on a child's ability to reason.

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of self-regulation in childhood?

• Emotional control

• Attention and focus

• Motor skills

Which of the following is an example of a self-regulatory behavior in childhood?

• A child calming themselves down after becoming upset

• A child sharing their toys with others

• A child making a plan to complete their homework

Which of the following factors can help support self-regulation in children?

• Providing structure and clear expectations

• Encouraging independence and self-direction

• All the options are correct

What does a positive correlation mean?

• As one variable increases, the other variable also increases

• As one variable increases, the other variable decreases

• As one variable increases, the other variable remains constant