D094 ED PSYCH WGU EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
(GRADED A+)
,Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - 5 of them - ANSWER physiological, safety, love/belonging,
esteem, self-actualization
self-actualization - ANSWER the motivation to fulfill one's potential - growth need
esteem - ANSWER self respect, respect from others
love and belonging - ANSWER interpersonal relationships, friendship, family, intimacy, sense of
connection
safety - ANSWER protection from elements, freedom from fear
physiological - ANSWER those relating to the basic biological necessities of life: food, drink,
rest, and shelter
what does physical development involve? - ANSWER gross and fine motor skill development
what are the 4 stages of physical development? - ANSWER infancy, early childhood, mid
childhood, adolescence
Infancy stage of development - ANSWER birth - 2. many new motor skills, by 2 feed selves with
hands, throw a ball, jump and run, use a zipper
early childhood - ANSWER 2-6 years. run/hop/swing. string beads and do puzzles, by 4 print
name, dress self, tie shoes, eat with utensils
middle childhood - ANSWER 6-10. gain weight and height. perm teeth. better refined
handwriting and drawing
adolescence - ANSWER 10-18. rapid weight/height increase. puberty. hormonal changes.
Piaget's 4 stages of cognitive development - ANSWER sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete
operational, formal operational
sensorimotor stage - ANSWER in Piaget's theory, the stage (from birth to about 2 years of age)
during which infants know the world mostly in terms of their sensory impressions and motor
activities
realize actions can cause things to occur
preoperational stage - ANSWER from about 2 to 6 or 7 years of age during which a child learns
to use language but does not yet comprehend the mental operations of concrete logic
, begin to think symbolically. egocentric , think in concrete terms
concrete operational stage - ANSWER 6 or 7 to 11 years of age during which children gain the
mental operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events, understand
conservation.
Vygotsky vs. Piaget - ANSWER Vygotsky says language is a big impactor on learning.
Erickson's stages - ANSWER trust vs mistrust
autonomy vs shame/doubt
initiative vs guilt
industry vs inferiority
identity vs role confusion
intimacy vs isolation
Trust vs. Mistrust - ANSWER 0-12m. Erikson's first stage during the first year of life, infants
learn to trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm manner
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - ANSWER 1-3y. Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to
exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt - ANSWER 3-6y. Erikson's third stage in which the child finds independence in
planning, playing and other activities. Failure to do so causes guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority - ANSWER 6-12y. Erikson's stage when child begins to compare
themselves with their peers to see how they measure up. Develop a sense of pride and
accomplishment in their schoolwork. If children do not learn to get along with others or have
negative experiences at home or with peers, an inferiority complex might develop into
adolescence and adulthood.
identity vs. role confusion - ANSWER 12-18. Erikson's stage during which teenagers and young
adults search for and become their true selves.
Intimacy vs. Isolation - ANSWER 20-40. Erikson's stage in which individuals form deeply
personal relationships, marry, begin families - failure to do so means they struggle in
relationships.
Kamal proudly told his father that he got a gold star on his spelling test at school today because
he was the only student to spell all the words correctly.
Which of Erikson's stages does this suggest that Kamal is currently passing? - ANSWER
industry vs inferiority
An infant who looks to a caregiver for reassurance illustrates Erikson's stage of - ANSWER trust
vs mistrust
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
(GRADED A+)
,Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - 5 of them - ANSWER physiological, safety, love/belonging,
esteem, self-actualization
self-actualization - ANSWER the motivation to fulfill one's potential - growth need
esteem - ANSWER self respect, respect from others
love and belonging - ANSWER interpersonal relationships, friendship, family, intimacy, sense of
connection
safety - ANSWER protection from elements, freedom from fear
physiological - ANSWER those relating to the basic biological necessities of life: food, drink,
rest, and shelter
what does physical development involve? - ANSWER gross and fine motor skill development
what are the 4 stages of physical development? - ANSWER infancy, early childhood, mid
childhood, adolescence
Infancy stage of development - ANSWER birth - 2. many new motor skills, by 2 feed selves with
hands, throw a ball, jump and run, use a zipper
early childhood - ANSWER 2-6 years. run/hop/swing. string beads and do puzzles, by 4 print
name, dress self, tie shoes, eat with utensils
middle childhood - ANSWER 6-10. gain weight and height. perm teeth. better refined
handwriting and drawing
adolescence - ANSWER 10-18. rapid weight/height increase. puberty. hormonal changes.
Piaget's 4 stages of cognitive development - ANSWER sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete
operational, formal operational
sensorimotor stage - ANSWER in Piaget's theory, the stage (from birth to about 2 years of age)
during which infants know the world mostly in terms of their sensory impressions and motor
activities
realize actions can cause things to occur
preoperational stage - ANSWER from about 2 to 6 or 7 years of age during which a child learns
to use language but does not yet comprehend the mental operations of concrete logic
, begin to think symbolically. egocentric , think in concrete terms
concrete operational stage - ANSWER 6 or 7 to 11 years of age during which children gain the
mental operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events, understand
conservation.
Vygotsky vs. Piaget - ANSWER Vygotsky says language is a big impactor on learning.
Erickson's stages - ANSWER trust vs mistrust
autonomy vs shame/doubt
initiative vs guilt
industry vs inferiority
identity vs role confusion
intimacy vs isolation
Trust vs. Mistrust - ANSWER 0-12m. Erikson's first stage during the first year of life, infants
learn to trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm manner
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - ANSWER 1-3y. Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to
exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt - ANSWER 3-6y. Erikson's third stage in which the child finds independence in
planning, playing and other activities. Failure to do so causes guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority - ANSWER 6-12y. Erikson's stage when child begins to compare
themselves with their peers to see how they measure up. Develop a sense of pride and
accomplishment in their schoolwork. If children do not learn to get along with others or have
negative experiences at home or with peers, an inferiority complex might develop into
adolescence and adulthood.
identity vs. role confusion - ANSWER 12-18. Erikson's stage during which teenagers and young
adults search for and become their true selves.
Intimacy vs. Isolation - ANSWER 20-40. Erikson's stage in which individuals form deeply
personal relationships, marry, begin families - failure to do so means they struggle in
relationships.
Kamal proudly told his father that he got a gold star on his spelling test at school today because
he was the only student to spell all the words correctly.
Which of Erikson's stages does this suggest that Kamal is currently passing? - ANSWER
industry vs inferiority
An infant who looks to a caregiver for reassurance illustrates Erikson's stage of - ANSWER trust
vs mistrust
