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AEPSY Lifespan psychology

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who conducted the study on emotion over physiological needs with rhesus monkeys?

a)

Ainsworth

b)

Bowlby

c)

Harlow

d)

van Ijzendoorn

2.

Who conducted a study on cross cultural patterns of attachment in 1988?

a)

Ainsworth and Kroonenberg

b)

van Ijzendoorn and Bowlby

c)

van Ijzendoorn and Harlow

d)

van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg

3.

What does the "Strange Situation" study by Ainsworth classify Type B attachment as?

a)

Insecure avoidant attachment

b)

Secure attachment

c)

Insecure resistant attachment

d)

None of the above

4.

According to Bowlby's theory of attachment, what concept describes a child's mental representations, specifically the worthiness of the self and expectations of others' reactions to the self?

a)

Monotropy

b)

Internal working model

c)

Maternal deprivation

d)

Evolutionary perspective

5.

Which study is used to measure attachment types in children, as mentioned in the theories of social and emotional development?

a)

Harlow's monkey study

b)

Bowlby's 44 thieves study

c)

Ainsworth's Strange Situation

d)

van Ijzendoorn's cross-cultural analysis

6.

What impact does an enriched environment have on social and emotional development?

a)

No impact

b)

Negative impact

c)

Positive impact

d)

Unpredictable impact

7.

What was the primary aim of Harlow's 1958 study?

a)

To determine the effects of enriched environments on infant monkeys.

b)

To investigate the nature of attachment, focusing on contact comfort versus feeding.

c)

To study the cognitive abilities of infant monkeys.

d)

To explore different feeding techniques in primates.

8.

According to Harlow's 1958 study, what aspect was considered to potentially lead to stronger attachments in infant monkeys?

a)

Exposure to multiple surrogate mothers.

b)

Exposure to multiple sources of milk.

c)

Surrogate mothers providing nourishment.

d)

Surrogate mothers providing comfort and security.

9.

In what year did Harlow conduct his study on infant rhesus monkeys and their surrogate mothers?

a)

1950

b)

1958

c)

1962

d)

1970

10.

What were the two types of surrogate mothers used in Harlow's 1958 study?

a)

One made of plastic and one made of wood

b)

One made of wire mesh and one covered in soft terry cloth

c)

One made of glass and one made of fabric

d)

One made of steel and one covered in cotton

11.

According to Harlow's 1958 study, what did the wire mesh surrogate mother provide to the infant monkeys?

a)

Warmth and comfort

b)

Food

c)

Tactile stimulation

d)

None of the above

12.

What did Harlow primarily observe about the infant monkeys' behaviour in his 1958 study?

a)

Preference for one type of surrogate mother over the other

b)

Their ability to climb

c)

Their interaction with other monkeys

d)

Their sleeping patterns

13.

What aspect of the infant monkeys' behaviour did Harlow study when they were exposed to stressful situations?

a)

Their vocalisations when overstimulated

b)

Their ability to use a surrogate mother to feed

c)

Their ability to use a surrogate mother to try calm themself and emotionally regulate

d)

Their ability to use a surrogate mother to regulate through meditation

14.

What was the purpose of the laboratory-constructed mother-substitutes used in Harlow's 1958 study?

a)

To test the durability of different materials in a laboratory setting

b)

To study contact comfort vs the provision of food in attachment

c)

To improve the design of children's toys

d)

To develop a new kind of pet for commercial purposes

15.

How was the body of the wire-mesh mother designed in Harlow's experiment?

a)

It was designed with multiple appendages to resemble a real monkey.

b)

It was streamlined and stripped of unnecessary bulges and appendices.

c)

It was covered with soft materials to make it cuddly.

d)

It was equipped with mechanical parts to move around.

16.

What feature of the "cloth mother" in Harlow's study was emphasised to benefit the infant monkeys?

a)

The ability to move and interact with the infants

b)

The emission of sounds similar to monkey calls

c)

The warmth and tenderness provided by the heated lightbulb and soft materials

d)

The colourful appearance to attract the infant monkeys

17.

According to Harlow's 1958 study, what did infant monkeys prefer when given a choice between a wire surrogate and a cloth surrogate?

a)

Wire surrogate

b)

Cloth surrogate

c)

No surrogate

d)

Both surrogates equally

18.

What behaviour did monkeys who were deprived of maternal contact exhibit, as found in Harlow's 1958 study?

a)

Increased playfulness

b)

Normal behaviour

c)

Abnormal behaviour such as rocking back and forth and self-mutilation

d)

Enhanced learning abilities

19.

What does Harlow's 1958 study suggest about the role of 'contact comfort' in the development of attachment?

a)

It is of negligible importance

b)

It is moderately important

c)

It is of overwhelming importance

d)

It is not related to affectional responses

20.

What was a significant contribution of Harlow's 1958 study on attachment?

a)

It proved that attachment is solely based on nourishment.

b)

It highlighted the significance of emotional bonding in attachment.

c)

It confirmed that monkey studies directly translate to human behaviour.

d)

It showed no significant findings on attachment.

21.

According to the criticisms of Harlow's study, why might the findings from studies on monkeys have low external validity in relation to human behaviour?

a)

Monkeys and humans do not show any similarities in behaviour.

b)

Humans have more complex social and cognitive abilities than monkeys.

c)

Monkeys are not capable of forming attachments.

d)

Human studies are less controlled than monkey studies.

22.

What ethical issues were raised by Harlow's attachment study?

a)

The monkeys experienced no distress during the experiments.

b)

The monkeys were not debriefed after completion of the study.

c)

The monkeys subjected to maternal deprivation and social isolation experienced significant emotional distress.

d)

The monkeys did not provide written consent.

23.

What long-term psychological effects were observed in monkeys due to Harlow's study?

a)

They chose mating partners who were warm and soft, but did not provide milk.

b)

No observable long-term effects.

c)

Issues with socialisation and behaviour in adulthood.

d)

Enhanced cognitive abilities.

24.

What is the definition of attachment, as described by Bowlby?

a)

A biological instinct in which parents care for their offspring

b)

The strong emotional bond between an infant and its caregiver, leading to feelings of security

c)

A learned caring behaviour that develops through child and caregiver interactions

d)

A social contract between family members to ensure mutual support

25.

According to Bowlby, what is the primary function of attachment behaviours in infants?

a)

To ensure that infants learn necessary skills from their caregivers

b)

To provide infants with the ability to entertain themselves

c)

To increase the likelihood of infant survival in threatening or dangerous environments

d)

To develop independence from caregivers at an early age

26.

What does the term "monotropy" refer to in the context of attachment theory as proposed by Bowlby?

a)

The development of multiple attachment bonds by an infant

b)

The notion that infants have an innate tendency to form a single, primary attachment bond with one specific caregiver

c)

The ability of infants to adapt to different caregivers

d)

The process by which infants detach from their primary caregiver

27.

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what role does the primary attachment figure play in an infant's life?

a)

Provides occasional support to the infant

b)

Plays a central role in the infant’s emotional and social development

c)

Has minimal impact on the infant's development

d)

Only provides physical care without emotional bonding

28.

According to Bowlby's theory, what is the critical period for forming primary attachment bonds?

a)

It's always critical

b)

Infancy to early toddlerhood (0-2 years)

c)

Early childhood (3-5 years)

d)

Throughout childhood

29.

What are the potential long-term consequences if attachment bonds are disrupted during the critical period?

a)

Improved social skills

b)

Enhanced resilience

c)

Negative impact on emotional well-being and social functioning

d)

Faster cognitive development

30.

What does the sensitive period in attachment theory refer to?

a)

Birth - 2 years

b)

The period extending from infancy through early childhood (up to ~5 years)

c)

The adolescent years

d)

The first month of life

31.

How can disruptions during the sensitive period affect a child's future?

a)

They have no significant long-term effects

b)

They can enhance the child's ability to adapt

c)

They can increase the risk of attachment-related difficulties later in life

d)

They can lead to monotropy

32.

What term did Bowlby use to describe the effects of prolonged separation from the primary caregiver during early childhood?

a)

Type-B-Attachment

b)

Maternal deprivation

c)

Estrangement of the situation

d)

Developmental dislocation

33.

According to Bowlby's theory, what are some potential negative outcomes of maternal deprivation?

a)

Improved social skills and problem-solving abilities

b)

Emotional disturbances such as anxiety and depression

c)

Enhanced trust and communication in adulthood

d)

Increased academic performance

34.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a consequence of maternal deprivation according to the information provided?

a)

Cognitive impairments

b)

Behavioural problems like aggression

c)

Secure attachment

d)

Social maladjustment

35.

According to Bowlby's Internal Working Model, what is a key belief about others that is formed based on early experiences with nurturing caregivers?

a)

Others are unpredictable and distant

b)

Others are unreliable and unavailable

c)

Others are trustworthy and responsive

d)

Others are indifferent and unresponsive

36.

What does the Internal Working Model suggest about an individual's model of the self?

a)

It is primarily influenced by peer interactions during adolescence.

b)

It is shaped by the quality of early caregiving experiences.

c)

It is determined by genetic factors and personality traits.

d)

It is unaffected by early life experiences.

37.

What outcome is associated with a model of the self as valuable in Bowlby's theory?

a)

Decreased self-esteem and self-worth

b)

Increased likelihood of social withdrawal

c)

Increased self-worth, self-esteem, and self-compassion

d)

Reduced ability to advocate for oneself in relationships

38.

How does the model of 'the self as effective when interacting with others' influence an individual's social interactions if their parent is responsive?

a)

It leads to feelings of incompetence and passivity.

b)

It promotes feelings of efficacy, confidence, and assertiveness.

c)

It encourages dependency and reluctance in social interactions.

d)

It fosters a sense of alienation and isolation from others.

39.

What was the primary aim of Ainsworth's 1978 study on attachment?

a)

To analyse psychological disorders in infants

b)

To investigate attachment patterns between infants and their caregivers

c)

To study the nutritional impacts on infant development

d)

To examine educational techniques in early childhood

40.

What specific aspect of infant-caregiver relationships did Ainsworth's study focus on?

a)

Long-term educational outcomes

b)

Response to brief separations and reunions with their caregivers

c)

Genetic influences on behaviour

d)

Social interactions with peers

41.

What was one of the objectives of Ainsworth's study regarding attachment styles?

a)

To identify different attachment styles and understand the factors that influence their development

b)

To correlate attachment styles with future academic performance

c)

To develop new caregiving techniques

d)

To promote better sleeping patterns in infants

42.

What was the primary focus of the researchers in Ainsworth's 1978 study described in "The Strange Situation"?

a)

Cognitive development of infants

b)

Behavioural responses of infants to separation and reunion with caregivers

c)

Language acquisition in toddlers

d)

Physical growth measurements of infants

43.

Which age group of infants was studied in Ainsworth's 1978 research using "The Strange Situation" method?

a)

6 to 12 months

b)

12 to 18 months

c)

18 to 24 months

d)

24 to 30 months

44.

What type of environment was created for Ainsworth's 1978 study?

a)

Natural home setting

b)

Standard preschool classroom

c)

Controlled laboratory environment

d)

Outdoor playground

45.

During "The Strange Situation" study, which behaviours were NOT specifically scored in episodes 5 and 8?

a)

Proximity and contacting seeking

b)

Contact maintaining; and avoidance of proximity and contact

c)

Resistance to contact and comforting

d)

Whether infants preferred surrogate mothers who provided comfort or nourishment

46.

Study the image below. The window is:

a)

a one-way window designed to covertly observe the actions of the child

b)

a one-way window designed to covertly observe the actions of the stranger

c)

a one-way window designed to allow a natural sunlight to enter the room

d)

a one-way window to stimulate neuroplasticity

47.

What is the first step in the strange situation procedure?

a)

The mother and baby play freely.

b)

The research assistant enters the room.

c)

The mother and baby are introduced to the room.

d)

The mother leaves the room.

48.

How long does the mother sit and allow the baby to play freely in Episode 2?

a)

1 minute

b)

2 minutes

c)

3 minutes

d)

4 minutes

49.

What role does the research assistant play during the procedure?

a)

To scare the baby

b)

To observe the baby from a distance

c)

To engage with the baby, act as a companion, and demonstrate it is the specifically the caregiver that the child is attached to

d)

To document the procedure

50.

What happens if the baby seems too distressed when the mother says "bye bye" and leaves the room?

a)

The procedure continues regardless.

b)

The mother is called back into the room.

c)

The research assistant leaves the room.

d)

The baby is taken out of the room.

51.

According to the procedure described, what is the primary purpose of Episode 7 in the experiment?

a)

To test the baby's ability to play independently

b)

To demonstrate that babies are not merely averse to being alone but seek their mother's return

c)

To assess the stranger's ability to comfort the baby

d)

To evaluate the mother's reaction to the baby's distress

52.

What action does the mother take when she returns in Episode 8?

a)

She waits for the baby to notice her before interacting

b)

She immediately picks up the baby and comforts them

c)

She leaves quietly if the baby does not respond

d)

She tries to engage the baby with toys

53.

Which episode is described as the most stressful for the infant?

a)

Episode 5

b)

Episode 6

c)

Episode 7

d)

Episode 8

54.

What is indicated as the most useful behaviour for evaluating attachment security in infants?

a)

The baby's reaction when the stranger leaves

b)

The baby's play behaviour when alone

c)

The baby's response to the mother's return

d)

The stranger's interaction with the baby

55.

According to Ainsworth's Strange Situation procedure, which attachment style describes infants who show little distress upon separation from the caregiver and may avoid or ignore the caregiver upon reunion?

a)

Secure Attachment

b)

Insecure-Resistant Attachment

c)

Insecure-Avoidant Attachment

d)

Ambivalent Attachment

56.

What behaviour is characteristic of infants with Secure Attachment as identified in the Strange Situation procedure by Ainsworth?

a)

They show intense distress upon separation and seek closeness upon reunion.

b)

They show little distress upon separation and avoid the caregiver upon reunion.

c)

They exhibit distress upon separation but are easily soothed and seek comfort upon reunion.

d)

They exhibit ambivalence and resistance to the caregiver consistently.

57.

Which attachment style is described by infants displaying intense distress upon separation and may persist in their distress upon reunion, according to Ainsworth's findings?

a)

Secure Attachment

b)

Insecure-Avoidant Attachment

c)

Insecure-Resistant Attachment

d)

Disorganized Attachment

58.

What percentage of infants exhibit Type B: Secure Attachment behaviour according to the image?

a)

50%

b)

15%

c)

70%

d)

80%

59.

How does a secure infant typically react when their mother returns?

a)

Indifferent and unresponsive

b)

Calmed and positive

c)

Anxious and fearful

d)

Aggressive and upset

60.

What is a characteristic of a secure infant?

a)

Avoids the mother

b)

Is fearful of exploring

c)

Seeks the mother in times of distress

d)

Shows no preference for the mother over strangers

61.

How does the mother of a secure infant typically respond to the infant's needs?

a)

Responsive but neglectful

b)

Inconsistently nurturing

c)

Responsive and nurturing

d)

Overbearing and controlling

62.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an insecure-avoidant infant?

a)

Seeks close contact with their mother when distressed

b)

Shows high interest when mother returns

c)

Is physically and emotionally independent of the mother

d)

Is always comforted by the mother's presence

63.

How does the mother of an insecure-avoidant infant typically respond to the infant's needs?

a)

Is sensitive and responsive

b)

Is often unavailable and withdraws help

c)

Constantly provides emotional support

d)

Encourages frequent physical contact

64.

Consequences of maternal deprivation DO NOT include:

a)

Physical health issues

b)

Behavioural problems

c)

Social maladjustment

d)

Cognitive and emotional impairments

65.

Ainsworth used a sample of infants aged 12 to 18 months and their primary caregivers, typically mothers.

a)

100 middle-class American families participated

b)

100 middle-class African families participated

c)

100 lower-class American families participated

d)

1000 middle-class American families participated

66.

Which infants show little distress upon separation and may avoid or ignore the caregiver upon reunion?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

d)

Typo

67.

Which infants may not seek comfort from the caregiver and may exhibit independent behaviour?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

d)

Typo

68.

Which infants exhibit distress upon separation from the caregiver but are easily soothed upon reunion?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

d)

Typo

69.

Which infants actively seek comfort from the caregiver and use them as a secure base for exploration?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

d)

Typo

70.

Which infants display intense distress upon separation, and their distress may persist upon reunion?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

d)

Typo

71.

Which infants may seek closeness to the caregiver while also showing resistance or ambivalence to the comfort?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

d)

Typo

72.

Deprived environments provide:

a)

an increased likelihood of significant cognitive and socioemotional delays and deficits

b)

opportunities for cognitive stimulation, creativity, and resilience

c)

enhanced synaptic connections and neural growth from exposure to diverse experiences and positive social interactions

d)

an increased likelihood of advanced cognitive abilities, language skills, and coping mechanisms

73.

Enriched environments provide:

a)

an increased likelihood of advanced cognitive abilities, language skills, and coping mechanisms

b)

an increased likelihood of significant cognitive and socioemotional delays and deficits

c)

an increased likelihood of behavioural problems and vulnerability to mental health issues

d)

long-term developmental challenges from hindered brain development

74.

Which of the following is NOT true of Genie 'the wild child'?

a)

She had basic self-care skills such as feeding herself, she was able to walk and speak coherently

b)

She was raised in a severely abusive and neglectful environment by her parents

c)

Isolated, she was severely deprived of social, linguistic, and cognitive stimulation

d)

She was severely malnourished, underdeveloped, and had signs of physical and cognitive impairment

75.

Before the first stage of development, is the:

a)

adolescence stage

b)

childhood stage

c)

infancy stage

d)

prenatal stage

76.

The second stage of development is:

a)

adolescence

b)

childhood

c)

infancy

d)

prenatal

77.

The first stage of development is:

a)

adolescence

b)

childhood

c)

infancy

d)

prenatal

78.

The third stage of development is:

a)

adolescence

b)

childhood

c)

middle age

d)

early adulthood

79.

The fourth stage of development is:

a)

adolescence

b)

older age

c)

middle age

d)

early adulthood

80.

The fifth stage of development is:

a)

adolescence

b)

older age

c)

middle age

d)

early adulthood

81.

The sixth stage of development is:

a)

adolescence

b)

older age

c)

middle age

d)

early adulthood

82.

Identify the cognitive development milestones in Infancy:

a)

stretching, kicking, basic hand movements

b)

learning to roll, sit, crawl and then walk

c)

babbling, progressing to meaningful words and sounds

d)

forming attachment, separation anxiety, social smiling

83.

Identify the physical development milestones in Infancy:

a)

stretching, kicking, basic hand movements

b)

learning to roll, sit, crawl and then walk

c)

babbling, progressing to meaningful words and sounds

d)

forming attachment, separation anxiety, social smiling

84.

Identify the physical development milestones in Childhood

a)

stretching, kicking, basic hand movements

b)

learning to roll, sit, crawl and then walk

c)

friendship development, learning to share, take turns and understand others’ perspectives

d)

running, jumping, climbing

85.

Identify the social-emotional development milestones in Childhood

a)

rapid vocabulary expansion, grammar development, increased ability to express self and ideas

b)

learning to roll, sit, crawl and then walk

c)

friendship development, learning to share, take turns and understand others’ perspectives

d)

running, jumping, climbing

86.

Identify the social-emotional development milestones in Adolescence

a)

rapid vocabulary expansion, grammar development, increased ability to express self and ideas

b)

seeking independence from parents and family, peer relationships become more important, identity exploration, peer pressure

c)

friendship development, learning to share, take turns and understand others’ perspectives

d)

running, jumping, climbing

87.

Developmental plasticity is

a)

the developmental ability to adapt in response to environmental influences

b)

the reorganisation of neural circuits to overcome deficits caused by injury, disease, or developmental abnormalities

c)

a change from synthetic materials made from a wide range of organic polymers

d)

the natural act of becoming greater over a period of time

88.

Adaptive plasticity is

a)

the developmental ability to adapt in response to environmental influences

b)

the reorganisation of neural circuits to overcome deficits caused by injury, disease, or developmental abnormalities

c)

a change from synthetic materials made from a wide range of organic polymers

d)

the natural act of becoming greater over a period of time

89.

The first stage of plasticity is:

a)

proliferation

b)

migration

c)

synaptogenesis

d)

synaptic pruning

90.

The second stage of plasticity is:

a)

proliferation

b)

migration

c)

synaptogenesis

d)

synaptic pruning

91.

The third stage of plasticity is:

a)

myelination

b)

migration

c)

synaptogenesis

d)

synaptic pruning

92.

The fourth stage of plasticity is:

a)

myelination

b)

migration

c)

synaptogenesis

d)

synaptic pruning

93.

The fifth stage of plasticity is:

a)

myelination

b)

migration

c)

synaptogenesis

d)

synaptic pruning

94.

Proliferation is:

a)

the rapid production and multiplication of neurons through mitosis (cell division)

b)

the movement of neurons from their place of origin to their final location in the brain

c)

the establishment of synapses (connections) between neurons to form functional neural circuits

d)

the process of selectively eliminating weak or unnecessary synaptic connections and neurons while strengthening important ones

95.

Migration is:

a)

the rapid production and multiplication of neurons through mitosis (cell division)

b)

the movement of neurons from their place of origin to their final location in the brain

c)

the establishment of synapses (connections) between neurons to form functional neural circuits

d)

the process of selectively eliminating weak or unnecessary synaptic connections and neurons while strengthening important ones

96.

Synaptogenesis is:

a)

the rapid production and multiplication of neurons through mitosis (cell division)

b)

the movement of neurons from their place of origin to their final location in the brain

c)

the establishment of synapses (connections) between neurons to form functional neural circuits

d)

the process of selectively eliminating weak or unnecessary synaptic connections and neurons while strengthening important ones

97.

Synaptic pruning is:

a)

the insulation of axons with a fatty substance called myelin, which enhances the speed and efficiency of neural transmission

b)

the movement of neurons from their place of origin to their final location in the brain

c)

the establishment of synapses (connections) between neurons to form functional neural circuits

d)

the process of selectively eliminating weak or unnecessary synaptic connections and neurons while strengthening important ones

98.

Myelination is:

a)

the insulation of axons with a fatty substance called myelin, which enhances the speed and efficiency of neural transmission

b)

the movement of neurons from their place of origin to their final location in the brain

c)

the establishment of synapses (connections) between neurons to form functional neural circuits

d)

the process of selectively eliminating weak or unnecessary synaptic connections and neurons while strengthening important ones

99.

In adolescence, the increase in sensitivity to social stimuli and social cues, stronger emotional responses to social situations and increased risk-taking behaviours is due to changes in the:

a)

cerebellum

b)

amygdala

c)

corpus callosum

d)

frontal lobe

100.

In adolescence, the increase in feelings of emotional intensity, being more reactive to stressors, and feeling fear, worry and embarrassment more intensely is due to changes in the:

a)

cerebellum

b)

amygdala

c)

corpus callosum

d)

frontal lobe

101.

The theorist associated with child cognitive development is

a)

Harlow

b)

Ainsworth

c)

Bowlby

d)

Piaget

102.

Piaget believed that children were...

a)

mini-scientists

b)

mini-doctors

c)

mini-teachers

d)

mini-scule

103.

A schema is

a)

a cognitive structure representing knowledge about an entity or situation, including its qualities and relationships

b)

a physical structure representing knowledge about an entity or situation, including its qualities and relationships

c)

a cognitive structure representing knowledge about birds and animals

d)

an emotional structure representing knowledge about an entity or situation, including its qualities and relationships

104.

taking in new information or experiences and incorporating them into existing schemas

a)

assimilation

b)

accommodation

c)

equilibrium

d)

disequilibrium

105.

modifying existing schemas to incorporate new information or experiences that cannot be assimilated

a)

assimilation

b)

accommodation

c)

equilibrium

d)

disequilibrium

106.

a state of cognitive balance where existing schemas can explain new information encountered

a)

assimilation

b)

accommodation

c)

equilibrium

d)

disequilibrium

107.

when new information or experiences challenge existing schemas to the extent that they cannot be easily assimilated, leading to confusion and discomfort

a)

assimilation

b)

accommodation

c)

equilibrium

d)

disequilibrium

108.

the stage associated with object permanence

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

109.

the stage where the infant’s understanding of the world develops through sensory experiences and motor interactions

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

110.

children in this stage engage in lots of imagination and pretend play, but struggle to understand morality, logical thinking, or abstract concepts

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

111.

the stage associated with egocentrism, animism, symbolic thinking and centration

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

112.

the stage associated with the abilities of logical thinking, problem-solving, mentally manipulating and transforming information, conservation, reversibility, seriation and classification

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

113.

A three month old is probably in the

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

114.

A nine year old is probably in the

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

115.

A thirteen year old is probably in the

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

116.

A three year old is probably in the

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

117.

the stage characterised by abstract thinking, hypothetical deductive reasoning, scientific reasoning, relativistic thinking, and metacognition

a)

sensorimotor stage

b)

pre-operational stage

c)

concrete operational stage

d)

formal operational stage

118.

the ability to order items by length, size or weight

a)

abstract thinking

b)

object permanence

c)

conservation

d)

seriation

119.

the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer visible

a)

abstract thinking

b)

object permanence

c)

conservation

d)

seriation

120.

the ability to realise that certain properties of objects (such as volume, mass, and number) remain the same even when their outward appearance changes

a)

abstract thinking

b)

object permanence

c)

conservation

d)

seriation

121.

the ability of individuals to consider nonphysical hypothetical situations, ideas, and concepts; as well as understand and manipulate abstract ideas and symbols

a)

abstract thinking

b)

object permanence

c)

conservation

d)

seriation

122.

the tendency for children to view the world exclusively from their own perspective (they have difficulty understanding that others have different thoughts, beliefs, or viewpoints)

a)

animism

b)

symbolic thinking

c)

centration

d)

egocentrism

123.

the tendency to focus on only one aspect of a situation, neglecting other relevant aspects/ important characteristics

a)

animism

b)

symbolic thinking

c)

centration

d)

egocentrism

124.

the ability to use words or gestures to represent objects, actions, or ideas

a)

animism

b)

symbolic thinking

c)

centration

d)

egocentrism

125.

the attribution of lifelike qualities to inanimate objects (believing objects such as toys have feelings and consciousness)

a)

animism

b)

symbolic thinking

c)

centration

d)

egocentrism

126.

The Piagetian task used to assess object permanence

a)

invisible displacement

b)

three mountains

c)

conservation

d)

pendulum problem

127.

The Piagetian task used to assess egocentrism

a)

invisible displacement

b)

three mountains

c)

conservation

d)

pendulum problem

128.

The Piagetian task used to assess the understanding that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in appearance

a)

invisible displacement

b)

three mountains

c)

conservation

d)

pendulum problem

129.

The Piagetian task used to assess the ability to systematically test hypotheses and understand variables affecting outcomes

a)

invisible displacement

b)

three mountains

c)

conservation

d)

pendulum problem

130.

A child who understands that other people have different viewpoints

a)

passed the three mountains task

b)

failed the three mountains task

c)

passed the invisible displacement task

d)

failed the invisible displacement task

131.

A child who searches for the toy where it was originally hidden rather than where it is currently

a)

passed the three mountains task

b)

failed the three mountains task

c)

passed the invisible displacement task

d)

failed the invisible displacement task

132.

A child who systematically tests different variables and formulates hypotheses

a)

passed the pendulum problem

b)

failed the pendulum problem

c)

passed the conservation task

d)

failed the conservation task

133.

A child who believes that the taller glass now contains more liquid

a)

passed the pendulum problem

b)

failed the pendulum problem

c)

passed the conservation task

d)

failed the conservation task

134.

Which is NOT true of Piaget's theory of cognitive development

a)

each stage is characterised by distinct cognitive abilities and changes in thinking

b)

You must move through the stages in a particular order

c)

There are four stages

d)

Adolescents progress through stage four, to reach stage five in adulthood

135.

Which statement is NOT characteristic of Adolescence?

a)

rapid vocabulary expansion and grammar development

b)

growth spurts and puberty

c)

seeking independence from parents and family

d)

mood swings and emotional challenges

136.

Which statement is NOT characteristic of Childhood?

a)

rapid vocabulary expansion and grammar development

b)

learning to understand others’ perspectives

c)

friendship development; learning to share and take turns

d)

mood swings and emotional challenges

137.

What did van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg complete a study on, in 1988?

a)

Cross cultural patterns of attachment

b)

The creation of the Strange Situation

c)

The Internal Working Model

d)

The long term consequences of maternal deprivation

138.

Which of the following is NOT a finding of Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988)?

a)

most cases of Type-C attachment were from Western cultures

b)

most infants across different cultures exhibited Type-B attachment

c)

most cases of Type-A attachment were from Western cultures

d)

most cases of Type-C attachment were from non-Western (collectivistic) cultures

139.

Which of the following is NOT a finding of Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988)?

a)

most cases of Type-A attachment were from non-Western (collectivistic) cultures

b)

most infants across different cultures exhibited Type-B attachment

c)

most cases of Type-A attachment were from Western cultures

d)

most cases of Type-C attachment were from non-Western (collectivistic) cultures

140.

Which of the following is true of Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988)?

a)

they found that most infants across different cultures exhibited Type-B attachment

b)

they conducted an experimental study examining cross-cultural patterns of attachment

c)

they found that most cases of Type-C attachment were from Western cultures

d)

they found that most cases of Type-A attachment were from non-Western (collectivistic) cultures