PSY 357 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
Answers
Which theory places the greatest emphasis on the relationship between consequences
and the probability of a behavior reoccurring in the future?
Operant conditioning
The fact that American-raised Hogan's exposure to the German language while in
World War II impacted his brain organization is best explained by
experience-dependent growth.
Liam is learning the values, behaviors, and roles of his culture. In other words, Liam is
experiencing
socialization
The field of ____ gives us information about how the four developmental forces interact
with each other.
neuroscience
Carla is researching temperament by determining how often different babies exhibit
irritability and anger. Which dimension of temperament is Carla assessing?
Negative affect
Which best describes the relationship between parenting styles and children's
temperaments?
Parenting styles may develop as the result of temperament
, Who is best associated with psychosocial theory?
Erikson
Maternal stress is most likely to negatively impact a developing embryo/fetus when that
stress is
chronic and extreme
Who is most likely interested in the study of human development?
Dr. Deal, who studies how political attitudes change with age
According to Erikson, how would parents establish trust in their six-month-old?
Consistently responding to the child's needs
Mr. Link tries to help his students learn how to be assertive by having them watch how
other students can be successful by acting assertively. Mr. Link is using principles of
____ to help his students.
social learning theory
One-year-old Payton notices that when his dad, Archie, is watching football on
television, he shouts at the screen. The next time a football game come on, Payton shouts
at the screen. Payton's behavior best exemplifies
imitation.
Attachment is most critical to completing which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial
development?
Trust versus mistrust
Answers
Which theory places the greatest emphasis on the relationship between consequences
and the probability of a behavior reoccurring in the future?
Operant conditioning
The fact that American-raised Hogan's exposure to the German language while in
World War II impacted his brain organization is best explained by
experience-dependent growth.
Liam is learning the values, behaviors, and roles of his culture. In other words, Liam is
experiencing
socialization
The field of ____ gives us information about how the four developmental forces interact
with each other.
neuroscience
Carla is researching temperament by determining how often different babies exhibit
irritability and anger. Which dimension of temperament is Carla assessing?
Negative affect
Which best describes the relationship between parenting styles and children's
temperaments?
Parenting styles may develop as the result of temperament
, Who is best associated with psychosocial theory?
Erikson
Maternal stress is most likely to negatively impact a developing embryo/fetus when that
stress is
chronic and extreme
Who is most likely interested in the study of human development?
Dr. Deal, who studies how political attitudes change with age
According to Erikson, how would parents establish trust in their six-month-old?
Consistently responding to the child's needs
Mr. Link tries to help his students learn how to be assertive by having them watch how
other students can be successful by acting assertively. Mr. Link is using principles of
____ to help his students.
social learning theory
One-year-old Payton notices that when his dad, Archie, is watching football on
television, he shouts at the screen. The next time a football game come on, Payton shouts
at the screen. Payton's behavior best exemplifies
imitation.
Attachment is most critical to completing which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial
development?
Trust versus mistrust
