D459 Learners Learning Science "Theories of
growth and development" 100% Correct
How do contemporary developmental psychologists view human development?
As a dynamic interplay of genetic, biological, environmental, and cultural factors
focuses on the early stages of psychosocial development. It highlights all that children
experience during infancy, early childhood, preschool, and school age years.
Erikson Theory
highlights key cognitive stages and milestones beginning from childhood to adolescence.
Piaget Theory
Which of the following statements are associated with Erik Erikson's Psychological
Development Theory?
Suggests that individuals progress through stages marked by psychosocial crises
True or False
Object permanence refers to the tendency to perceive objects as having stable, unchanging
properties over time.
False
Infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and actions, developing an understanding of
object permanence and laying cognitive foundations
sensorimotor stage
the understanding that something still exists even though it cannot be seen or heard
object permanence
Infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency
in meeting these needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment.
, trust versus mistrust stage
The shame and doubt stage involves a child's journey toward independence and decision-
making
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage
involves activities that engage the senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping
children explore and understand the world around them
sensory exploration
Which term is best defined as "breaking down complex concepts into small, more
manageable steps?"
Scaffolding
involve tiny muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in
areas like the hands, fingers, lips, tongue, and eyes
fine motor skills
Children between ages three and six display increased assertiveness by taking the lead in play
and engaging in social interactions more actively
initiative versus guilt stage
children between the ages of two and seven years old think symbolically, using symbols to
represent words, objects, images, individuals, and concepts, enabling the capacity to mimic
behavior through imitation
preoperational stage
demonstrating a cognitive inclination where individuals find it challenging to acknowledge
perspectives beyond their own
egocentric
growth and development" 100% Correct
How do contemporary developmental psychologists view human development?
As a dynamic interplay of genetic, biological, environmental, and cultural factors
focuses on the early stages of psychosocial development. It highlights all that children
experience during infancy, early childhood, preschool, and school age years.
Erikson Theory
highlights key cognitive stages and milestones beginning from childhood to adolescence.
Piaget Theory
Which of the following statements are associated with Erik Erikson's Psychological
Development Theory?
Suggests that individuals progress through stages marked by psychosocial crises
True or False
Object permanence refers to the tendency to perceive objects as having stable, unchanging
properties over time.
False
Infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and actions, developing an understanding of
object permanence and laying cognitive foundations
sensorimotor stage
the understanding that something still exists even though it cannot be seen or heard
object permanence
Infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency
in meeting these needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment.
, trust versus mistrust stage
The shame and doubt stage involves a child's journey toward independence and decision-
making
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage
involves activities that engage the senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping
children explore and understand the world around them
sensory exploration
Which term is best defined as "breaking down complex concepts into small, more
manageable steps?"
Scaffolding
involve tiny muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in
areas like the hands, fingers, lips, tongue, and eyes
fine motor skills
Children between ages three and six display increased assertiveness by taking the lead in play
and engaging in social interactions more actively
initiative versus guilt stage
children between the ages of two and seven years old think symbolically, using symbols to
represent words, objects, images, individuals, and concepts, enabling the capacity to mimic
behavior through imitation
preoperational stage
demonstrating a cognitive inclination where individuals find it challenging to acknowledge
perspectives beyond their own
egocentric
