Developmental Psychology Unit 3 - Child Development

Which of the following is an example of a reflex in newborns that involves the automatic closure of the fingers around an object placed in their palm?

• Grasping reflex
• Rooting reflex
• Moro reflex
• Babinski reflex

Motor development refers to the progression of:

• Cognitive abilities in children
• Emotional development in children
• Physical abilities and coordination in children
• Social skills in children

The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for:

• Controlling voluntary movements and problem-solving
• Processing visual information and regulating emotions
• Regulating sleep and wake cycles
• Controlling heart rate and respiration

Which of the following is a critical period in brain development?

• Childhood
• Adolescence
• Early infancy
• Adulthood

Perception development involves the process of:

• Acquiring language skills
• Developing motor coordination
• Recognizing and interpreting sensory information
• Building social relationships

Stranger anxiety refers to a child's:

• Fear or wariness of unfamiliar people
• Attachment to their primary caregiver
• Tendency to imitate the behavior of others
• Ability to understand and express emotions

Separation anxiety is characterized by a child's distress when:

• Being separated from their primary caregiver

• Interacting with new peers

• Engaging in physical activities

• Experiencing new sensory stimuli

Contact comfort refers to:

• A child's preference for physical contact with their caregiver
• A child's ability to recognize their own reflection
• A child's tendency to imitate the behavior of others
• A child's ability to solve problems independently

Imprinting is a process in which animals:

• Develop a strong bond with their parents
• Exhibit aggressive behavior towards others
• Establish dominance within a social group
• Develop language skills and communication abilities

Secure attachment refers to a child's:

• Trust and confidence in their caregiver
• Inability to form emotional bonds with others
• Tendency to avoid social interactions and relationships
• Preference for independence and self-reliance