PSYC 140 - Practice Exam Qs Module 3
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In which Sensorimotor substage do infants learn to use symbols? -
-Internalization of Schemas
Thirteen-month old Jack is staying with a new babysitter until Mom and Dad return
from a date. Jack was not upset when his parents left, and when they return, he
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basically avoids them. With what attachment style would Ainsworth most likely
classify Jack? - -Insecure Avoidant Attachment (type A)
Rooting Reflex - ✅✅-involves the baby turning their head when their cheeks or
mouth is touched
Stepping Reflex - ✅✅-involves the infant making stepping motions when held
above a surface
Moro Reflex - ✅✅ -is a startle response in which the infant arches their back and
throws out their arms and legs
Grasping reflex - ✅✅-involves the infant grabbing something that touches her palm
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True or false? Piaget's estimation of the timing of achieving object permanence is
now thought to be too pessimistic. - -True
During which Sensorimotor substage do infant reflexes start to go away and infant
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behavior become more intentional and habit-forming: Primary Circular Reactions,
Tertiary Circular Reactions, or Coordination - -Primary Circular Reactions
Which Sensorimotor substage is characterized by experimentation with objects and
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may even interact with multiple objects: Primary Circular Reactions, Secondary
Circular Reactions, or Tertiary Circular Reactions - -Tertiary Circular Reactions
According to Piaget, in which of the sensorimotor stage's substage do infants
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experiment with toys, such as by playing with an object in different ways? -
-Tertiary Circular Reactions
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What is the name of the successful outcome of Ainsworth's Strange Situation? Hint:
it is an attachment style - -Secure Attachment
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During Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation, name one aspect of the infant or child's
behavior that is observed - -One aspect of the infant or child's behavior that is
observed is the reaction to the mother leaving the room
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nREM (non-REM, or non-rapid eye movement; also known as regular sleep) -
-when the baby is nearly motionless
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How is an infant's achievement of object permanence related to her ability to bond
with her parents? - -Needs to be able to remember parents in order to attach
Baby fat usually peaks at ___________ months of age. - ✅✅-nine
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The __________________ reflex involves a baby turning their head when their
cheek is touched. - -rooting
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True or False? Infancy is one of the most rapid periods of development across the
lifespan - -True
REM stands for rapid eye ____________. - ✅✅-movement
What are Primary Circular Reactions, according to Piaget? Be sure to describe this
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in sufficient detail. Also, what specific behaviors can be observed during this
substage? - -During this substage babies are purposefully recreating
pleasurable events. For example, thumb sucking starts as reflex but infants learn to
suck at will. Behaviors become habits. The infant becomes the primary object and
habits are self focused, exploring their own body.
REM sleep (also known as irregular sleep) - ✅✅ -is characterized by uneven
breathing.
makes up roughly half of an infant's daily sleep pattern
The "5 S's" of infant soothing and why do they help? - ✅✅ -Swaddling, Swinging,
Shushing, Sucking, Side position
These provide touch that releases endorphins, provide calming "white noise," and
mimic the motion the baby experienced in the womb. They also minimize
overstimulation the baby might be experiencing.
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Why might it be important for parents to understand infant sleeping and crying? -
-Knowledge of typical patterns of sleeping and crying can help parents
understand their own emotions and minimize frustration at a crying baby to avoid
instances of shaken baby syndrome.
cephalocaudal patterns of physical development - ✅✅-growth starts at the head
and works toward the limbs and other body parts
proximodistal patterns of physical development - ✅✅-growth starts at the trunk and
works toward the limbs
✅✅
In which Sensorimotor substage do infants learn to use symbols? -
-Internalization of Schemas
Thirteen-month old Jack is staying with a new babysitter until Mom and Dad return
from a date. Jack was not upset when his parents left, and when they return, he
✅✅
basically avoids them. With what attachment style would Ainsworth most likely
classify Jack? - -Insecure Avoidant Attachment (type A)
Rooting Reflex - ✅✅-involves the baby turning their head when their cheeks or
mouth is touched
Stepping Reflex - ✅✅-involves the infant making stepping motions when held
above a surface
Moro Reflex - ✅✅ -is a startle response in which the infant arches their back and
throws out their arms and legs
Grasping reflex - ✅✅-involves the infant grabbing something that touches her palm
✅✅
True or false? Piaget's estimation of the timing of achieving object permanence is
now thought to be too pessimistic. - -True
During which Sensorimotor substage do infant reflexes start to go away and infant
✅✅
behavior become more intentional and habit-forming: Primary Circular Reactions,
Tertiary Circular Reactions, or Coordination - -Primary Circular Reactions
Which Sensorimotor substage is characterized by experimentation with objects and
✅✅
may even interact with multiple objects: Primary Circular Reactions, Secondary
Circular Reactions, or Tertiary Circular Reactions - -Tertiary Circular Reactions
According to Piaget, in which of the sensorimotor stage's substage do infants
✅✅
experiment with toys, such as by playing with an object in different ways? -
-Tertiary Circular Reactions
✅✅
What is the name of the successful outcome of Ainsworth's Strange Situation? Hint:
it is an attachment style - -Secure Attachment
✅✅
During Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation, name one aspect of the infant or child's
behavior that is observed - -One aspect of the infant or child's behavior that is
observed is the reaction to the mother leaving the room
, ✅✅
nREM (non-REM, or non-rapid eye movement; also known as regular sleep) -
-when the baby is nearly motionless
✅✅
How is an infant's achievement of object permanence related to her ability to bond
with her parents? - -Needs to be able to remember parents in order to attach
Baby fat usually peaks at ___________ months of age. - ✅✅-nine
✅✅
The __________________ reflex involves a baby turning their head when their
cheek is touched. - -rooting
✅✅
True or False? Infancy is one of the most rapid periods of development across the
lifespan - -True
REM stands for rapid eye ____________. - ✅✅-movement
What are Primary Circular Reactions, according to Piaget? Be sure to describe this
✅✅
in sufficient detail. Also, what specific behaviors can be observed during this
substage? - -During this substage babies are purposefully recreating
pleasurable events. For example, thumb sucking starts as reflex but infants learn to
suck at will. Behaviors become habits. The infant becomes the primary object and
habits are self focused, exploring their own body.
REM sleep (also known as irregular sleep) - ✅✅ -is characterized by uneven
breathing.
makes up roughly half of an infant's daily sleep pattern
The "5 S's" of infant soothing and why do they help? - ✅✅ -Swaddling, Swinging,
Shushing, Sucking, Side position
These provide touch that releases endorphins, provide calming "white noise," and
mimic the motion the baby experienced in the womb. They also minimize
overstimulation the baby might be experiencing.
✅✅
Why might it be important for parents to understand infant sleeping and crying? -
-Knowledge of typical patterns of sleeping and crying can help parents
understand their own emotions and minimize frustration at a crying baby to avoid
instances of shaken baby syndrome.
cephalocaudal patterns of physical development - ✅✅-growth starts at the head
and works toward the limbs and other body parts
proximodistal patterns of physical development - ✅✅-growth starts at the trunk and
works toward the limbs
