Psych 2 - Unit 2 Review

Erik Erikson believed that intimate relationships are...

• always sexual

• likely to interfere with other important life goals

• always with one's spouse

• always close, open, and love

Compare to a normal infant, the brain of a child suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome is...

• much smaller

• much bigger

• about normal size

• abnormally long

Which of the following would most likely be considered a teratogen for a pregnant woman?

• Vodka

• Hamburger

• Vitamin D

• Potatoes

An infant who looks for a toy after it has been hidden from them is demonstrating...?

• conservation

• attachment

• object permanence

• imprinting

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory is characterized by abstract reasoning?

• Hypothetical operational

• Formal operational

• Concrete operational

• Preoperational

Which of the following did the Harlows believe was most important in forming parental attachment?

• potty training

• regular feeding

• anxiety reduction

• body contact

Which style of parenting is characterized by meeting physical needs but not being emotionally responsive?

• authoritarian

• permissive

• authoritative

• neglectful

What do we call the major developmental issues that are most likely to address the importance of environment on development?

• nature and nurture

• attachment and anxiety

• continuity and stages

• stability and change

One of the more consistent criticisms of Piaget is that he consistently _____ the abilities of children.

• overestimated

• lost track of

• underestimated

• neglected

Tragically, fetal alcohol syndrome...

• is preventable

• is far more common in mothers living below poverty

• results in lifelong struggles

• all of these are true