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1When children make interest sights last this is a precursor to what?
- AIntentional behavior
- BMaladaptive behavior
- CNegative reinforcement
- DDelayed motor abilities
2A clear screen is in front of a baby toy. The child wants the toy but diverts his/her attention away from the toy to the screen in order to push the screen and retrieve the toy. This is an example of what?
- AReflexive response
- BMeans-end behavior
- CLasting behavior
- DGoal oriented behavior
3Intentional behavior develops:
- A2-3 months old
- B4-6 months old
- C7 months old
- D8-12 months old
4Cognitive process of intentionally controlling our own behavior and thought-setting goals, determining what to pay attention to, choosing a response over another.
- AGoal setting
- BRecognition
- CExecutive functions
- DCognitive dissonance
5Which of the following is NOT the three fundamental skills most often described as executive functions.
- AWorking memory
- Breflexive actions
- Cself-regulation
- Dcognitive flexibility
6What type of memory holds information that we are actively thinking about at the moment.
- AWorking memory
- BCognitive memory
- CLong-term memory
- DRecognition memory
7The ability to prevent yourself from making a dominant or automatic response (to make yourself perform a non-dominant response).
- Aself-regulation
- Bself sustainability
- Ccognitive flexibility
- Dtheory of mind
8Purposely shifting goals and attentions from what you are accustomed to, those dominant expectations and responses, to different ones.
- AThoughtful regulation
- Bself-regulation
- Ccognitive flexibility
- Dintentional responding
9A preschooler was given a picture of a mountain at different angles. They were asked to choose the picture from their own perspective and from the perspective of someone standing in a different spot from their own. The children would choose the same picture for both the perspectives. This is an example of __________________________.
- APreoperational egocentrism.
- BPerspective theory
- CDecentration
- DNone of the above
10Diverse beliefs, diverse desires, knowledge access, hidden emotions, contents false beliefs are all tasks that make up the _______________________.
- AEmotional Regulation Theory
- BSensorimotor Stage
- CHabituation Paradigm
- DTheory of Mind
11The Phineas Gage matrix which consists of cognitive dysfunctions such as poor planning, inadequate decision making, and inability to see another's perspective resulted in damage to what part of the brain?
- ATemporal Lobe
- BFrontal Lobe
- CParietal Lobe
- DOccipital Lobe
12Which of the following are the basic emotions?
- AHappy, sad, anger, pride, disgust, fear
- BHappy, sad, anger, interest, disgust, fear
- CHappy, sad, anger, interest, disgust
- DHappy, sad, anger, interest
13As behavior becomes differentiated or elaborated, it also becomes hierarchically organized or controlled by higher levels of functioning. This is a definition of _________________.
- AEpigenetics
- Borthogenetics
- Cself-concious emotions
- Demotional schemas
14What makes up memories, , thoughts, and images.
- Abasic emotions
- Bself-conscious emotions
- Csocial referencing
- Demotion schemas
15What allows us to find a way to comfort ourselves during difficult times, keeping our distress from being too overwhelming.
- AEmotional regulation
- Bscaffolding
- Cemotion schemas
- Dattachment
16When a mother smiles at a baby and the baby smiles back this an example of _____________________.
- Asynchrony
- Bsecure attachment
- Cproximity maintenance
- Dnone of the above
17The attachment system between a child and his or her caregiver serves which purpose(s).
- Aproximity maintenance
- Bsafe haven
- Csecure base
- Dall of the above
18Although researchers do not always agree on which dimension encompass temperament, the dimensions typically include:
- Aemotionality
- Bcontrol or self-regulation
- Cactivity level or surgency
- DAll of the above
19Bobby and Sam are both 3-months-old. Bobby cries most of the day. He is extremely irritable and has irregular sleep cycles. Sam also cries most of the day. He is wary of new situations but his reactions aren't as severe as Bobby's. Although Sam's sleep cycle is also irregular, it is more consistent than Bobby's. What temperament does Sam display?
- AEasy
- BFearful
- CDifficult
- DSlow-to-warm
20Which temperament is more likely to exhibit genetic vulnerability/diathesis-stress and differential susceptibility?
- AEasy
- BSlow-to-warm
- CDifficult
- DNone of the above
21Lisa is a toddler. She does not cry when her mom leaves the room and she does not interact or acknowledge her mother when she re-enters the room. Instead Lisa plays with the toys in the room as if nothing has occurred. Which attachment pattern is displayed by Lisa.
- ASecure attachment
- Banxious ambivalent-insecure attachment
- Cavoidant-insecure attachment
- Ddisorganized attachment
- EShe is not attached to her mother.
22Which of the following did not contribute to attachment theory?
- AJohn Bowlby
- BErik Ericson
- CLev S. Vygotsky
- DMary Ainsworth
23Which of the following is true regarding infant attachment.
- AInfants in day care will most likely develop insecure attachments with the mother.
- BInfants in day care will lack any attachment with either parent.
- CEven if a mother is highly responsive to her baby, if an infant is put into low-quality daycare the attachment will become insecure.
- DOverall if a mother is responsive and sensitive to her baby, mother's use of daycare does not put the mother-infant attachment relationship in jeopardy.
24What comprises a person's self-system?
- Aself-concept
- Bself-regulation
- Cself-esteem
- Dall of the above
25Jamie (5 year old girl) does not receive a lot of attention from her parents. They tell her they are busy when she wants to play or tell them a story. From this interaction Jamie has constructed an impression of herself as unappealing and annoying. This is an example of _____________________.
- Apre-self
- Bmoral self
- Clooking-glass self
- Dself-awareness
26When does the pre-self start to emerge?
- Ainfancy
- Btoddlerhood
- Celementary school years
- Dadolescence
27Mike fell off of his bike. Before he responds, he looks to his mother as to how he should respond. His mother looks frightened, this is when Mike starts to cry. Which term was used in this situation?
- ASelf-regulation
- Bauthoritarian parenting
- Csocial interaction theory
- Dsocial referencing
28Self-esteem/self-evaluation is evident as soon as toddlers show signs of what?
- Apre-self
- Bself-recognition
- Cself-actualizing
- Dword formations
29Which of the following is considered to be the beginning of conscience development?
- Aemotional responses to wrongdoing (guilt, shame, embarrassment)
- Bemotional regulation of sadness and happiness
- Cability to recognize themselves in the mirror
- Dability to social reference
30Sally (4 years old) wants to dress herself in the morning. Her mother knows this will take extra time in the morning and Sally's outfit may not match. Her mom allots an extra 15 minutes to her morning routine to help Sally dress herself. Sally's mom is displaying what type of attitude?
- AParent centered
- BChild centered
- CPermissive
- DAuthoritarian
31If a parent's concern is the development of self-control necessary for child to feel secure, to behave in ways that gain social acceptance, and to become skillful at social give and take the discipline has what type of focus?
- Aparent centered
- Bchild centered
- Cdevelopment focus
- Dmaturation focus
32Which type of parenting style involves low responsiveness, low demandingness/control, and are more parent centered?
- AAuthoritative
- BAuthoritarian
- CPermissive
- DNeglecting-Uninvolved
33Which type of parenting style has been associated with the most positive outcomes in young children: adaptability, good social skills, low levels of aggressive behaviors.
- AAuthoritative
- BAuthoritarian
- CPermissive
- DNeglecting-Uninvolved
34Which method of control is the most effective way to promote internalization of rules, so that children are able to regulate behaviors by standards they have learned regardless of the presence of an authority figure and whether immediate consequences are likely?
- Alove withdrawal
- Bpower assertion
- Cbehavioral control
- Dinduction
35Which method of control is powerful in promoting empathy?
- Alove withdrawal
- Binduction
- Cpsychological control
- Dpower assertion
36Which method of control is usually used by parent who exercise psychological control over their children?
- Alove withdrawal
- Bpower assertion
- Cbehavioral control
- Dinduction
37Which method of control is most effective for immediate control of a behavior?
- Apower assersion
- Blove withdrawal
- Cinduction
- DNone of the above
38Time-out is an example of which method of control?
- Apower assertion
- Blove withdrawal
- Cinduction
- Dnone of the above
39A _______________ parent is more likely to use more induction when disciplining a child.
- Aauthoritative
- Bauthoritarian
- Cneglecting-uninvolved
- Dpermissive
40Which of the following studied individual differences and developmental changes in children's intelligence?
- AJean Piaget
- BAlfred Binet
- CEric Erikson
- DUrie Bronfenbrenner
41Which of the following emphasized unconscious processes and incorporated biological influences on development?
- ALev Vygotsky
- BJohn Dewey
- CJohn Bowlby
- DSigmund Freud
42In Frued's psychosexual stage of development, which stage is from 6 to puberty where energy is directed into work and play.
- AAnal
- BGenital
- CLatency
- DPhallic
43John is a 30 year old chronic smoker. He also is talkative and argues all the time. It can be predicted that John did not get enough satisfaction from which of Freud's stages of development?
- AAnal
- BOral
- CPhallic
- DGenital
- EPreoperational
44Wendy had a difficult time being potty trained. Which psychosexual stage is Wendy in and what type of behaviors could be displayed in the future according to Freud.
- AOral; talkative and overeating
- BAnal; Messy and greedy
- CPhallic; issues with sex role development and weak moral character
- DAnal; bed wetting and low self esteem
45Which of the following statements are true.
- AThe brain is at 95% of its full size at age 6.
- BThe brain never stops growing.
- CThe brain is fully grown at age 6.
- DThe brain is 50% of it full size at age 6.
46Due to the increase in white matter in the brain around age 6 which of the following statements are NOT true.
- AThere is white matter increase in the corpus callosum.
- BThe left and right sides of the body become more coordinated.
- CBoth fine and gross motor skills increase.
- DAll of the above are true
47Which is NOT true about ADHD.
- AThere is usually a delay in the growth of the frontal lobes.
- BThe middle prefrontal cortex shows the greatest delay.
- C90% of ADHD cases diagnosed in childhood will stay with them the remainder of life.
- DBrain chemistry is different in a child diagnosed ADHD and a typically developing child.
48When do children start to logically answer conservation question correctly?
- APre-operational
- BConcrete-operational
- CAges 6 to 12
- DAges 3-6
- EBoth B & C
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