Practice: AP Psychology developmental psychology
Study guide for AP Psychology focusing on developmental psychology concepts, theories, and key figures.
Quiz(15 preguntas)
1. Which of the following describes the preoperational stage?
Términos en este set(18)
What is developmental psychology?
The study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life.
Erikson's stages of psychosocial development
Eight stages, each characterized by a specific conflict crucial for personal growth.
True or false: Piaget proposed the same cognitive stages for all children.
False, because Piaget's theory acknowledges variations in development.
Difference between assimilation and accommodation
Assimilation: integrating new information into existing schemas. Accommodation: altering schemas to fit new information.
What are the four stages of Piaget's cognitive development?
1. Sensorimotor, 2. Preoperational, 3. Concrete operational, 4. Formal operational.
Fill in the blank: The first stage of Erikson's theory is _____ vs. _____
Trust vs. Mistrust.
What is temperament?
An individual's characteristic manner of thinking, behaving, or reacting, often observed in infancy.
True or false: Attachment styles can affect adult relationships.
True, because early attachment influences later interpersonal relationships.
Difference between secure and insecure attachment
Secure attachment: child feels safe and can explore. Insecure attachment: child feels anxious or avoids exploration.
Who developed the attachment theory?
John Bowlby, emphasizing the importance of a child's relationship with primary caregivers.
What are the three types of attachment identified by Mary Ainsworth?
1. Secure, 2. Anxious-ambivalent, 3. Avoidant.
Fill in the blank: The infant's reflexive behaviors are observed in the _____ stage.
Sensorimotor stage.
True or false: Adolescents are more likely to take risks compared to adults.
True, because their brains are still developing, particularly the prefrontal cortex.
What is the primary focus of adolescence?
Identity formation and establishing a sense of self.
Which theorist emphasized moral development?
Lawrence Kohlberg, known for his stages of moral reasoning.
What is the final stage of Erikson's development theory?
Integrity vs. Despair, reflecting on life and accomplishments.
What does the term 'critical period' refer to?
A specific time frame in development when certain skills or abilities are most easily acquired.
True or false: Cognitive abilities decline in old age.
False, because while some cognitive abilities decline, others may remain stable or improve.
Preguntas en este set(15)
1. Which of the following describes the preoperational stage?
2. Which attachment style is characterized by avoidance of closeness?
3. What is the primary conflict of Erikson's stage of adolescence?
4. Which of the following is NOT one of Piaget's stages?
5. Which theorist emphasized the importance of social interaction in development?
6. Piaget's concept of 'object permanence' is primarily developed in which stage?
7. Which of the following is an example of accommodation?
8. What does the term 'growth spurts' refer to in adolescence?
9. Which stage of development is characterized by the development of abstract thinking?
10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adolescence?
11. What does Erikson's stage of Generativity vs. Stagnation focus on?
12. Which theory emphasizes the role of culture in cognitive development?
13. Genetics and environment interact to shape development in which perspective?
14. Which of the following best describes 'disorganized attachment'?
15. What is the primary focus of Kohlberg's moral development theory?
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