Writers Den

Which of the following major theoretical perspectives place an emphasis on bonding AND cognitive development, respectively?

a)

Socioemotional Perspective and Psychoanalytic Theory

b)

Social Learning Theory and Cognitive Theory

c)

Psychoanalytic Theory and Biological Theory

d)

Socioemotional Perspective and Cognitive Theory

Dr. A is a behaviorist and she observes an American mother praise her 8 month old for stringing the syllables “ma-ma” to make the word “mama.” She continues praising the child and the child perfects the word “mama.” How would Dr. A explain language acquisition?

a)

Language acquisition is the result of reaching self-actualization

b)

Language acquisition is the result of the American culture

c)

Language acquisition is the result of positive reinforcement

d)

Language acquisition is the result of the Id, exerting its dominance

Which stage of cognitive development would you expect a child to appreciate the game of peek a boo?

a)

formal operational

b)

preoperational

c)

concrete operational

d)

Sensorimotor

Scenario:

• Mother A leaves child A by himself in a new room. Child A does not cry and does not seek contact with Mother A, when she returns.
• Mother B leaves child B by himself in a new room. Child B cries for about 3 minutes and then begins to explore the new room, playing with the toys. Child B quickly seeks contact with Mother B when she returns.

Identify the attachment style for Child A:

a)

Disorganize

b)

Insecure-anxious (ambivalent or resistant)

c)

Secure

d)

Insecure-avoidant

Scenario:

• Mother A leaves child A by himself in a new room. Child A does not cry and does not seek contact with Mother A, when she returns.
• Mother B leaves child B by himself in a new room. Child B cries for about 3 minutes and then begins to explore the new room, playing with the toys. Child B quickly seeks contact with Mother B when she returns.

From the scenario, which child is more likely to demonstrate a secured relationship later in life?

a)

Neither, both display disorganized attachment styles

b)

Child A

c)

Child B

d)

Neither, both display insecure attachment styles

Which of the following are characteristics of adolescence?

a) Hormonal, neurological, physical, socioemotional, cognitive, and behavioral changes

b) Hormone-induced progressive decline in cognitive ability

c) Hormone-induced progressive decline in sexual arousal

d) None of the answers are correct

Increased sensitivity of the mesolimbic dopamine pathway is associated with ___(1^stblank)____, which promotes the ultimate goal of development known to be _______(2^ndblank)______?

a)

High-risk behavior (1^st blank); sexually procreation (2^nd blank)

b)

High-risk behavior (1^st blank) ; achieving independence (2^nd blank)

c)

Gaining financial security (1^st blank); achieving independence (2^nd blank)

d)

Driving fast (1^st blank); expressing individuality (2^nd blank)

According to Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, those people in late adulthood struggle with…

a)

Integrity and despair

b)

Generativity and stagnation

c)

Object permanence and abstract thinking

d)

Intimacy and isolation