PSY 203 Test 2 Questions And All
Correct Answers.
what are erikson's psychosocial stages, ages, and meanings? - Answer 1.trust vs. mistrust (0-1): are my
needs met?
2. autonomy vs. shame and doubt (1-3): do i rely on others
3. initiative vs. guilt (3-6): explorers of the environment!
4. industry vs. inferiority (6-11): competent or
worthless?
5. identity vs. role confusion (adolescence): who am I?
6. intimacy vs. isolation (young adulthood): will i find someone?
7. generativity vs. stagnation (middle age): giving back!
8. integrity vs. despair (later life): feeling complete!
What are some body changes that occur in early childhood? - Answer they become slimmer as lower
body lengthens.
from ages 2-6: 3" of height and 4.5 lbs. added (BMI lowest here)
Growth is slower and boys are typically larger
45% of cartilage hardens (epiphysis)
, Primary teeth (baby teeth) come in
lymph tissue develops to fight disease
What is brain development like in early childhood? - Answer By 2 yrs old, brain is 75% of adult weight
child's social understanding develops as prefrontal cortex matures and emotional control improves
Myelination: When fatty coating (myelin) on axons speeds signals between neurons and is the primary
reason for faster thinking is new and extensive
What are motor skills for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds like? - Answer 2 yrs: Run, Kick big ball, jump one ft.,
navigate stairs alone, make tower of 6-8 blocks, turn book pages, put on simple clothes, hold glass with
one hand, and uses spoons.
3 yrs: stand on 1 foot, hop on both feet, ride tricycle, move wagon with one foot, copy a circle, draw line,
pour pitchers, catch ball with extended arms.
4 yrs: tricycle stunts, descend ladder with alternating feet, can gallop, cut on lines, make crude letters,
catch with elbows in front of body, dress self fully, uses fork.
5 yrs: Skip, hop on 1 foot for 10 ft., copy squares, copy letters and numbers, throw ball really well, fasten
visible buttons, catch ball with elbows at sides, can use a knife.
Where are boys ahead and where are girls ahead in the early childhood stage? - Answer boys are
ahead in terms of force and power
girls are ahead in terms of motor skills (gross skills including balance like skipping and hopping).
What is maltreatment of children? - Answer Includes child abuse, child neglect, and can result in
reported maltreatment and substantiated maltreatment (verified maltreatment).
Correct Answers.
what are erikson's psychosocial stages, ages, and meanings? - Answer 1.trust vs. mistrust (0-1): are my
needs met?
2. autonomy vs. shame and doubt (1-3): do i rely on others
3. initiative vs. guilt (3-6): explorers of the environment!
4. industry vs. inferiority (6-11): competent or
worthless?
5. identity vs. role confusion (adolescence): who am I?
6. intimacy vs. isolation (young adulthood): will i find someone?
7. generativity vs. stagnation (middle age): giving back!
8. integrity vs. despair (later life): feeling complete!
What are some body changes that occur in early childhood? - Answer they become slimmer as lower
body lengthens.
from ages 2-6: 3" of height and 4.5 lbs. added (BMI lowest here)
Growth is slower and boys are typically larger
45% of cartilage hardens (epiphysis)
, Primary teeth (baby teeth) come in
lymph tissue develops to fight disease
What is brain development like in early childhood? - Answer By 2 yrs old, brain is 75% of adult weight
child's social understanding develops as prefrontal cortex matures and emotional control improves
Myelination: When fatty coating (myelin) on axons speeds signals between neurons and is the primary
reason for faster thinking is new and extensive
What are motor skills for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds like? - Answer 2 yrs: Run, Kick big ball, jump one ft.,
navigate stairs alone, make tower of 6-8 blocks, turn book pages, put on simple clothes, hold glass with
one hand, and uses spoons.
3 yrs: stand on 1 foot, hop on both feet, ride tricycle, move wagon with one foot, copy a circle, draw line,
pour pitchers, catch ball with extended arms.
4 yrs: tricycle stunts, descend ladder with alternating feet, can gallop, cut on lines, make crude letters,
catch with elbows in front of body, dress self fully, uses fork.
5 yrs: Skip, hop on 1 foot for 10 ft., copy squares, copy letters and numbers, throw ball really well, fasten
visible buttons, catch ball with elbows at sides, can use a knife.
Where are boys ahead and where are girls ahead in the early childhood stage? - Answer boys are
ahead in terms of force and power
girls are ahead in terms of motor skills (gross skills including balance like skipping and hopping).
What is maltreatment of children? - Answer Includes child abuse, child neglect, and can result in
reported maltreatment and substantiated maltreatment (verified maltreatment).
