Quiz on Human Development Theories

What is the definition of behaviorism?

• People's behavior is determined by forces in the environment

• People learn through observing others

• Behaviors are determined by genetic factors

• People's behavior is based on personal choice

Which theory involves behaviors associated with emotional responses?

• Operant conditioning

• Behaviorism

• Classical conditioning

• Cognitive theories

Cognitive theories focus on how people…

• Behave in different environments

• Process information, think, and learn

• Are conditioned through repetition

• Respond to emotional triggers

What are developmental theories?

• Theories about how people process information

• Comprehensive explanations about why people act and change over time

• Ideas about conditioning behavior

• Theories focused only on early childhood development

Which of the following is a person's surroundings and the people in them?

• Resources

• Hierarchy

• Environment

• Elements

Which theory suggests that learning occurs through observing others?

• Behaviorism

• Social learning theory

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

What is operant conditioning primarily concerned with?

• Emotional responses

• Reinforcement and punishment

• Genetic predispositions

• Observational learning

Which of the following is a key component of cognitive development?

• Imitation

• Memory and problem-solving

• Reflex actions

• Genetic inheritance

Which theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement in learning?

• Cognitive theory

• Social learning theory

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

What is the primary focus of human development studies?

• The study of animal behavior

• Understanding how people grow and change over time

• The analysis of economic growth

• The study of technological advancements