CLEP Human Growth and Development REA Practice Exam 1 | Latest Version 2023 | Questions and Answers

CLEP Human Growth and Development REA Practice Exam 1 | Latest Version 2023 | Questions and Answers Which theoretical perspective emphasizes nature in the "nature versus nurture" controversy? A. Behavioral theory B. Social learning theory C. Social-cognitive theory D. Psychodynamic theory E. Sociocultural ----Correct Answer-----(D) The psychodynamic theory emphasizes nature in the nature versus nurture debate more than the other perspectives listed because of the emphasis on inborn, biological drives within this perspective. Which theorist would be most likely to expect cultural differences in development? A. Vygotsky B. Piaget C. Freud D. Skinner E. Bowlby ----Correct Answer-----(A) Vygotsky is the one theorist of the five who argued that culture influences cognitive development. He argued that a child's cognitive abilities develop as a result of engaging in tasks with older, more competent adults. He also argued that language affects thought. To determine whether boys and girls play differently, a researcher videotaped children at play during school recess. This is an example of a A. field experiment B. naturalistic observation C. cross-sectional study D. survey E. clinical interview ----Correct Answer-----(B)