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The concept that development occurs biologically, intellectually, and emotionally is called _____.
life changes
multi-directionality
plasticity
multi-dimensionality
life changes
multi-directionality
plasticity
multi-dimensionality
Multi-Dimensionality
The concept that different elements of a person grow and shrink at different points in life is called _____.
multi-dimensionality
life span development
multi-directionality
plasticity
multi-dimensionality
life span development
multi-directionality
plasticity
Multi-directionality
Sam's younger brother stops crying when he hears a specific nursery rhyme. As a child, Sam plays the song often for his little brother. As an adult, Sam tries to play the same song for his own child. Sam's behavior is an example of learning because:
He has changed his behavior based on his environment
His uses his skills to devise a solution to a problem
He demonstrates knowledge of the song
He remembered the song from a previous experience
He has changed his behavior based on his environment
His uses his skills to devise a solution to a problem
He demonstrates knowledge of the song
He remembered the song from a previous experience
He has changed his behavior based on his environment
As a young adult, Cara begins a career, learns new skills in the workplace and forms a healthy relationship. She is showing signs of:
Growth
Maturation
Development
Learning
Growth
Maturation
Development
Learning
Maturation
The study of how people's thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationships change as they grow is referred to as _____.
cognitive development
emotional development
social development
developmental psychology
cognitive development
emotional development
social development
developmental psychology
Developmental psychology
Alex and Betty are the exact same age, but Alex has a learning disability. Should we expect their respective levels of cognitive development to be the same or different? Why?
They'll be different, because Alex has a disability.
They'll be different, because Alex is boy.
They'll be different, because no two children are at the same level of cognitive development.
They'll be the same, because they're the same age.
They'll be different, because Alex has a disability.
They'll be different, because Alex is boy.
They'll be different, because no two children are at the same level of cognitive development.
They'll be the same, because they're the same age.
They'll be different, because Alex has a disability.
Adolescents gain _____ skills as the prefrontal cortex of their brain develops.
exploratory and problem-solving
motor and problem-solving
motor and exploratory
reasoning and problem-solving
exploratory and problem-solving
motor and problem-solving
motor and exploratory
reasoning and problem-solving
reasoning and problem-solving
Why is physical development important for babies and toddlers?
It includes visual development, which allows them to learn to read
It is essential for their emotional development
It leads to improved motor skills, which allows them to explore the environment
It is necessary for muscular growth and development
It includes visual development, which allows them to learn to read
It is essential for their emotional development
It leads to improved motor skills, which allows them to explore the environment
It is necessary for muscular growth and development
It leads to improved motor skills, which allows them to explore the environment
Which of the following classroom activities promotes gender equity?
Engaging in class discussion about stereotypes found in books and instructional material.
Allowing all girls to answer questions without raising their hands.
Conducting an assessment every three years to determine if stereotypical practices exist in instruction.
Reading books on leadership and governance with predominately male characters.
Engaging in class discussion about stereotypes found in books and instructional material.
Allowing all girls to answer questions without raising their hands.
Conducting an assessment every three years to determine if stereotypical practices exist in instruction.
Reading books on leadership and governance with predominately male characters.
Engaging in class discussion about stereotypes found in books and instructional material.
Hormones that impact a child's behavior are considered _____ factors, while influences such as peers and parents are considered _____ factors.
nature; nurture
environmental; biological
nurture; nature
biological; gender
nature; nurture
environmental; biological
nurture; nature
biological; gender
nature;nurture
How can educators implement Piaget's principles?
Educators should include objects in the classroom so that the
child can act on them, different actions by the child should
produce different effects.
child can act on them, different actions by the child should
produce different effects.
The psychologist Piaget focused on _____ development, which relates to a person's ability to think and reason.
Cognitive
A cornerstone of Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is that society and culture play a key role in promoting development. What type of perspective is this considered to be?
A sociocultural perspective
The attachment theory asserts that human behavior is influenced by _____.
unconscious urges and instinctual biological drives
Mary is beginning to see herself primarily as a musician, and is focusing less on activities that don't relate to music. Mary is in which of Erikson's stages?