Unit 1 AOS 1 Psychology Quiz

What is the definition of neurotypical?

• individual who is not neurotypical, functioning outside the typical range of neurological development

• individual whose neurological development or functioning is within the typical (average) range

• a standard or typical brain functioning, processing, and behaviours

• someone who can function in distracting environments without sensory overload

What is the difference between hereditary factors and environmental factors?

• hereditary factors arise from an individual’s surroundings, environmental factors are the biological factors that are passed down to the individual through their biological parents

• hereditary factors are the psychological changes that occur throughout the individuals lifespan, environmental factors are the individual’s physical and social surroundings

• hereditary factors are passed down from the individual’s biological parents to their offspring, environmental factors are the individual's physical and social environment

• hereditary factors are the likelihood to develop certain characteristics, environmental factors are the biological factors that are passed down to the individual through their biological parents

The continuous, lifelong development of the ability to think, comprehend, and organise information from the internal and external environment:

• Cognitive development

• Emotional development

• Psychological development

• Formal operational

Which of the following is not a criticism/weakness of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development

• Some of Piaget's experiments were a little too complicated for children to complete

• Piaget underestimated the role of relationships and social influence

• Piaget’s theory has had little impact on the way children are taught

• Piaget’s tests may have been culturally biased, only accounting for western cultures

When discussing psychological development across the lifespan, we often use age ranges to describe the stages. Which of the following best describes the appropriate interpretation of these age ranges

• They are exact age ranges that do not differ from person to person

• They are not concrete and the time periods for psychological development often vary from person to person

• They are broad and inaccurate age ranges, the theory is outdated

• Psychological development is solely based on biological factors, such as age

Why must we take cultural norms into account when deciding what behaviour is atypical and what behaviour is typical?

• Cultural norms only matter when assessing extreme cases of behaviour, everyday behaviour is universally understood.

• There is a universal understanding of what behaviour is atypical and what behaviour is typical. Therefore, we do not need to take cultural norms into account.

• What is often viewed as normal, acceptable, or typical behaviour in one culture can be considered atypical in another.

During which type of developmental period is it most optimal to learn a specific function or skill in the fastest and easiest manner?

• Sensitive period

• Critical period

• Plasticity

• Maturation

What does the critical period hypothesis propose about language acquisition?

• Language acquisition can occur at any time during an individual's life.

• Language acquisition is not influenced by exposure to speech.

• There is a specific time frame during which language acquisition must occur for full development.

• Language skills are acquired best the age of 3-7 years