INST 301 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A 4 year old boy who accidentally breaks a window, but still fears the impending
consequences of his actions best reflects which conceptualization of moral reasoning? -
Answer- Imminent Justice
According to Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, a child with a "law and order"
orientation who obeys rules unquestioningly and strives to please those in authority
displays which of the following stages of moral development ... - Answer- Conventional
Moral Reasoning
Having spent the time to train and develop specific fine motor skills, Colby has learned
to pay which instrument listed below (hint: it was in the list of items at the end of the
Piaget lecture)? - Answer- Guitar
All developmental theories have which of the following general principles in common: -
Answer- Development is gradual in progression and reflects small gains across the life
span
A stage theory that stresses environmental influences that bring about developmental
changes in a very abrupt and sudden fashion could be accurately characterized by
which of the following statements? - Answer- Source of development in nurture & shape
of development is discontinuous
Our patterns of growth are guided by which of the following principles: - Answer- Based
on "canalization," growth will return to a normal pattern if it is temporarily disturbed due
to individual or environmental circumstances.
Young Victor Frankenstein is hard at work with his new creation "Abby
Normal."Unfortunately, the only brain Igor could find was that of a newborn infant.Based
off his knowledge of the building blocks of the brain, Young Frankenstein would know
that: - Answer- Abby's new brain was equipped with far more neurons than she'll need,
so early experiences are important so she can prune cells unnecessary for her cognitive
growth and development
Meredith Grey is having "grey matter" issues during her shift at Seattle Grace. She is
processing visual information from X-rays, audio information from the EKG, and is
having to use her logic and reasoning skills to diagnose her patients.Based on your
knowledge of "Grey Anatomy," it is obvious that Meredith is utilizing the structures
specific to her ... - Answer- Cerebral Cortex
ANSWERS
A 4 year old boy who accidentally breaks a window, but still fears the impending
consequences of his actions best reflects which conceptualization of moral reasoning? -
Answer- Imminent Justice
According to Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, a child with a "law and order"
orientation who obeys rules unquestioningly and strives to please those in authority
displays which of the following stages of moral development ... - Answer- Conventional
Moral Reasoning
Having spent the time to train and develop specific fine motor skills, Colby has learned
to pay which instrument listed below (hint: it was in the list of items at the end of the
Piaget lecture)? - Answer- Guitar
All developmental theories have which of the following general principles in common: -
Answer- Development is gradual in progression and reflects small gains across the life
span
A stage theory that stresses environmental influences that bring about developmental
changes in a very abrupt and sudden fashion could be accurately characterized by
which of the following statements? - Answer- Source of development in nurture & shape
of development is discontinuous
Our patterns of growth are guided by which of the following principles: - Answer- Based
on "canalization," growth will return to a normal pattern if it is temporarily disturbed due
to individual or environmental circumstances.
Young Victor Frankenstein is hard at work with his new creation "Abby
Normal."Unfortunately, the only brain Igor could find was that of a newborn infant.Based
off his knowledge of the building blocks of the brain, Young Frankenstein would know
that: - Answer- Abby's new brain was equipped with far more neurons than she'll need,
so early experiences are important so she can prune cells unnecessary for her cognitive
growth and development
Meredith Grey is having "grey matter" issues during her shift at Seattle Grace. She is
processing visual information from X-rays, audio information from the EKG, and is
having to use her logic and reasoning skills to diagnose her patients.Based on your
knowledge of "Grey Anatomy," it is obvious that Meredith is utilizing the structures
specific to her ... - Answer- Cerebral Cortex
