HSCO 502 Quiz 1

Question 1 2 out of 2 points Which of the following statements does not reflect contemporary critiques of Piagetian theory that have experimental support? Selected Answer: Infants frequently have the ability to mentally represent objects at birth.  Question 2 2 out of 2 points Using Erikson’s developmental theory as a framework, which of the following statements is an accurate representation of his ideas? Selected Answer: Successful resolution of a psychosocial crisis at each stage depends upon having more positive than negative experiences in the area of major concern.  Question 3 2 out of 2 points When considering the age of entry and the amount of time spent in day care, researchers have identified a dose-response relationship which is associated with what outcome? Selected Answer: aggression and neediness at school age  Question 4 2 out of 2 points High levels of the hormone oxytocin plays an important role in early social bonding by Selected Answer: Promoting physical closeness and reducing maternal stress.  Question 5 2 out of 2 points Basic emotions such as _____________ can be observed in young infants, but self-conscious emotions such as ____________ only emerge in childhood. Selected Answer: Surprise and fear / embarrassment and pride  Question 6 2 out of 2 points At 10 months old, Suzie is very active, responds intensely to stimulation, avoids new stimulation, and tends to be irritable and fussy. Her temperament would be called Selected Answer: Difficul t.  Question 7 2 out of 2 points This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :52:09 GMT -05:00 Sally, age 28, recently married John, age 45. They would like to have a child, but they are concerned that they may be at high risk to have a child with a chromosomal abnormality, like Down’s syndrome, because of John’s age. What is their genetic counselor likely to tell them? Selected Answer: They are at higher than average risk for some chromosomal disorders because of John’s age, but not for Down’s syndrome.  Question 8 2 out of 2 points Bea is the mother of 4-month-old Alex. She has been depressed since Alex’s birth and is frequently withdrawn. Because of Bea’s depression, we can expect that, in comparison to other 4-month-olds, Alex experiences will display Selected Answer: More fearfulness and turning away.  Question 9 2 out of 2 points Video response. Review the video on , page 15 of your book; from the 3 statements select which one(s) are correct. Statement 1. The teach illustrates social learning theory by modeling the process she would use to study the lesson and presents it to the group. Statement 2. In order for modeling to be effective, there must be a reward attached to motivate a child to repeat the behavior. Statement 3. The video suggests that modeling experiences could have been improved if the teacher would have worked one to one with each student opposed to having them observe this exercise as a group. Selected Answer: Statement 1 is correct  Question 10 2 out of 2 points Theories of development differ from opinion primarily because: Selected Answer: they are based on scientific research.