PSYC 140 - Practice Exam Qs Module 3
In which Sensorimotor substage do infants learn to use symbols? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Insecure Avoidant Attachment (type A)
Rooting Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the baby turning their head when
their cheeks or mouth is touched
Stepping Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the infant making stepping motions
when held above a surface
Moro Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-is a startle response in which the infant arches
their back and throws out their arms and legs
Grasping reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Tertiary Circular Reactions
What is the name of the successful outcome of Ainsworth's Strange Situation? Hint:
it is an attachment style - CORRECT ANSWER-Secure Attachment
, During Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation, name one aspect of the infant or child's
behavior that is observed - CORRECT ANSWER-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) -
CORRECT ANSWER-when the baby is nearly motionless
How is an infant's achievement of object permanence related to her ability to bond
with her parents? - CORRECT ANSWER-Needs to be able to remember parents in
order to attach
Baby fat usually peaks at ___________ months of age. - CORRECT ANSWER-nine
The __________________ reflex involves a baby turning their head when their
cheek is touched. - CORRECT ANSWER-rooting
True or False? Infancy is one of the most rapid periods of development across the
lifespan - CORRECT ANSWER-True
REM stands for rapid eye ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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.
In which Sensorimotor substage do infants learn to use symbols? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Insecure Avoidant Attachment (type A)
Rooting Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the baby turning their head when
their cheeks or mouth is touched
Stepping Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the infant making stepping motions
when held above a surface
Moro Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-is a startle response in which the infant arches
their back and throws out their arms and legs
Grasping reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Tertiary Circular Reactions
What is the name of the successful outcome of Ainsworth's Strange Situation? Hint:
it is an attachment style - CORRECT ANSWER-Secure Attachment
, During Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation, name one aspect of the infant or child's
behavior that is observed - CORRECT ANSWER-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) -
CORRECT ANSWER-when the baby is nearly motionless
How is an infant's achievement of object permanence related to her ability to bond
with her parents? - CORRECT ANSWER-Needs to be able to remember parents in
order to attach
Baby fat usually peaks at ___________ months of age. - CORRECT ANSWER-nine
The __________________ reflex involves a baby turning their head when their
cheek is touched. - CORRECT ANSWER-rooting
True or False? Infancy is one of the most rapid periods of development across the
lifespan - CORRECT ANSWER-True
REM stands for rapid eye ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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.
