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Developmental Psychology

Quiz by Matt Tobey

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  • Q1
    What does the nature side of the nature vs. nurture debate emphasize?
    The role of genetics in shaping behavior and traits
    The influence of peer pressure on decision-making
    The impact of education on career choices
    The importance of early childhood experiences
    30s
  • Q2
    In the nature vs. nurture debate, what is meant by the 'nurture' aspect?
    Hereditary traits
    Genetic predispositions
    Innate biological factors
    External influences such as upbringing and environment
    30s
  • Q3
    How do psychologists typically define 'stability' in the context of personality traits?
    Consistency and predictability in behavior over time
    Emotional reactivity and responsiveness
    Constantly changing behavior patterns
    Resilience and adaptability to new situations
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the term 'change' typically refer to in the context of psychological development?
    Consistency and predictability in behavior
    Social influences that shape personality
    Adaptation and growth in response to new experiences
    Innate biological factors that influence traits
    30s
  • Q5
    According to the discontinuity theory in psychology, how does development occur?
    Constantly
    Randomly
    In stages
    Gradually
    30s
  • Q6
    According to continuity theory in psychology, how does development typically occur?
    Gradually
    Randomly
    In stages
    In bursts
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the primary purpose of longitudinal studies?
    To conduct surveys with a large sample size
    To compare different groups at one point in time
    To track changes over time in the same group of participants
    To analyze data from past events
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a potential challenge of conducting longitudinal studies?
    Low sample size
    Limited funding
    Difficulty in data analysis
    Participant dropout or attrition
    30s
  • Q9
    In a cross-sectional study, data is collected at ______ point in time.
    one
    multiple
    random
    every
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is a limitation of a cross-sectional study?
    Provides detailed individual data
    Captures changes over time
    Allows for longitudinal analysis
    Cannot establish causation
    30s
  • Q11
    How does a longitudinal study differ from a sequential study design?
    Longitudinal studies only collect data at one time point, while sequential studies collect data over time
    Sequential studies involve random assignment of participants, while longitudinal studies do not
    Longitudinal studies follow the same group of participants over time, while sequential studies observe different groups at different time points
    Longitudinal studies are more focused on cross-sectional comparisons, while sequential studies focus on trends over time
    30s
  • Q12
    According to cognitive theory of development, which theorist is known for introducing the concept of egocentrism in cognitive development?
    Lev Vygotsky
    Albert Bandura
    Jean Piaget
    Howard Gardner
    30s
  • Q13
    According to cognitive theory of development, what term describes the stage where a child is able to perform mental actions on objects that are not physically present?
    Conservation
    Egocentrism
    Object permanence
    Sensorimotor stage
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the term used in cognitive theory of development for the process of using existing schemes to deal with new information or experiences?
    Socialization
    Equilibration
    Assimilation
    Accommodation
    30s
  • Q15
    According to cognitive theory of development, what is the term for the process of adjusting existing cognitive structures in response to new information or experiences?
    Socialization
    Assimilation
    Equilibration
    Accommodation
    30s

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