) The parts of the brain that mainly regulate body functions are: A) found in th
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) The parts of the brain that mainly regulate body functions are: A) found in the hind brain B) the pons, medulla and cerebellum C) located closest to the spinal cord D) all of the above 2) The limbic system is: A) made up of the hypothalamus, hippocampus and amygdala, B) involved in memory, emotion and regulation of “drives” C) may have a large impact on the qualities we know as “personality” D) all of the above E) none of the above 3) The cerebrum is: A) part of what separates us from other animals B) covered by indentations called “fissures” which indicate the amount of neural activity the brain has processed C) both of the above 4) The progression of motor skill development follows which pattern? A) reflex; gross motor; fine motor C) gross motor; reflex; fine motor B) reflex; fine motor, gross motor D) none of the above 5) Reflexes in the newborn serve which function(s)? A) maintain oxygen levels C) Manage feeding B) maintain body temperature D) all of the above 6) The biggest problem facing newborn babies world wide is: A) inadequate health care C) inadequate parenting B) malnutrition D) none of the above 7) According to Piaget, we are constantly processing information through: A) accommodation C) assimilation B) schemes D) all of the above 8) Piaget’s stages of Sensorimotor development suggest beginning development of which of the following psychological components: A) focus on self C) development of fantasy C) focus on others/environment D) all of the above 9) Language development begins: A) at birth C) with babbling B) at 1 year D) with the first spoken word 10) Chomsky and Bruner’s theories of language development state: A) we have a LAD, a “hardwired” predisposition to developing language B) we must be exposed to language and have the LAD stimulated before the age of 12 C) both of the above 11) In Freud’s theory of PsychoSexual Development, he proposes that growth comes from the conflict between: A) the id, ego and super ego C) Eros and thanatos B) the wish to fulfill our desires and reason D) all of the above 12) Erikson’s theory of personality development: A) is a psychodynamic theory B) postulates that development results from mastery of certain tasks which result from trying to negotiate two opposing forces C) is a stage theory D) all of the above 13) Which of the following were found in Ainsworth’s “Strange Situation” study? A) a positive correlation between parenting style and type of attachment B) longitudinal data collected over a year C) in-home study and documentation of subjects D) all of the above 14) Attachment Theory states that attachment is a process that: A) occurs at the moment of birth C) is irreversible B) can be changed by relationship and life circumstance D) none of the above TRUE/FALSE 15) _____ The diet recommended as being best for babies is breastmilk. 16) _____ Object permanence is achieved when babies realize hidden or absent objects continue to exist even when they cannot see them. 17) _____ Learning theory states that personality is molded by reinforcement and punishment from the environment. 18) _____ Securely attached children are most likely to come from authoritarian families. 19) _____ Erikson theorizes that in the first two stages of psychosocial development, children assess the safety of the world, begin determining whether or not making choices is a good thing, and begin developing self-control. 20) _____ Class discussion and articles on early brain development suggests that high levels of cortisol, a hormone the body produces under stress, helps children learn better and increases their brain development. 21) _____ Class discussion and articles on infant crying stated that high levels of coritsol “damage brain cells and impair memory”. Multiple Choice 22) The number one skill linked to school mastery according to research is: A) making meaningful marks on paper B) skipping B) adequate social skills D) none of the above 23) The area of child maltreatment includes: A) all types of abuse B) neglect C) both A and B D) only areas free of cultural difference 24) Which type of abuse is easiest to identify and prove? A) physical B) sexual C) emotional C) all of the above 25) Neglect: A) is usually a crime of omission B) often is linked with parental drug/alcohol abuse C) includes physical, educational and medical needs D) all of the above 26) Piaget contends that children of the age of 2-6 are in the stage of Preoperational Thought. This means: A) they are capable of symbolic thought B) they’re not ready to use logic principles C) they have not yet mastered the concept of conservation D) all of the above 27) Piaget further states children at this age: A) are egocentric (can think of only 1 thing at a time) in their thought processes B) have static reasoning C) make decisions based on how something looks D) don't understand that some things can be “undone” E) all of the above F) none of the above 28) Vygotsky contends that for successful cognitive development, children at this age need: A) individualized instruction B) the instructor’s level of participation and manner of instruction to “fit” them C) an adequate “safety net” (scaffolding) D) to be able to talk themselves through tasks E) verbal reinforcement of others F) all of the above G) none of the above 29) Which of the following has the biggest impact on developing adequate levels of prosocial behavior? A) cognitive development B) physical development C) emotional regulation D) gender 30) Which of the following types of aggression could indicate probable problems in emotional regulation AND an authoritarian parenting style in the home? A) instrumental B) reactive C) relational D) bullying 31) Which type of play can be used to increase a child’s level of emotional regulation? A) R(ough) & T(umble) B) dramatic C) fantasy D) all of the above True/False 32) _____ Piaget’s theories rely on information about the individual, biology and experience, while Vygotsy’s rely on cultural processes. 33) _____ Research suggests that utilizing baby talk might help language development. 34) _____ All hotlined calls for abuse and neglect are investigated. 35) _____ Children repeatedly ask for feedback on their performance only when they are insecure and being abused. 36) _____ Sex differences deal with cultural issues while gender issues deal with biology. 37) _____ Boys tend to use physical aggression while girls use relational aggression. 38) _____ Studies have shown that people treat children they believe to be girls differently than those they believe to be boys, regardless of the child’s true sex. 39) _____ Headstart was the first national preschool program in the US, designed to address needs of low-income children, as part of President Johnson’s “War on Poverty”. Matching : Match the following words/names/phrases with the most correct descriptor (see below for choices) 40) _____ Authoritarian parenting 41) _____ secure attachment 42) _____ Authoritative parenting 43) _____ insecure attachment 44) _____ Object permanence 45) _____ Dynamic Perception 46) _____ emotional regulation 47) _____ Oedipus Complex 48)_____ Permissive parenting 49)_____ reactive aggression 50)_____ relational aggression (A) label given to a set of behaviors exhibited by a child who appears either unconcerned with or ambivalent in their feelings for their primary caretaker(s) (B) the ability to recognize that a hidden object or person still exists (C) focus on movement and change (D) label given when a child exhibits distress at separation but seeks comfort from a primary caretaker (E) high expectations, high levels of communication, use of natural & logical consequences, warmth (F) ability to manage one’s emotions, especially anger and frustration (G) Freud’s theoretical psychic drama in which all boys struggle between the desire to possess their mothers and protect themselves from the imagined rage of their fathers (H) rigid expectations, little communication, harsh physical discipline, little warmth (I)Low expectations, poor communication (J) name calling, isolation, emotional manipulation; typically done by girls (K) angry retaliation for purposeful or accidental slights; typically done by boys
Explanation / Answer
1. Option B is the Correct Option
Explanation- The Pons, medulla and cerebellum are the parts of Brain that regulates our body.
2. Option A is correct
Explanation- The limbic system is consisting of the thalamus, hypothalamus and hippocampus
3. Option C is the correct answer.
Explanation- Cerebrum is the part of what separates us from other animals. covered by indentations called “fissures” which indicate the amount of neural activity the brain has processed
4. Option A is correct
Explanation- The progression of motor skills development follows the sequence of Reflex, Gross motor and fine motor.
5. Option D is the correct option
Explanation-Reflexes in the newborn maintain oxygen levels Manage feeding and maintain body temperature.
6. Option D is the correct answer.
Explanation-The biggest problems facing new born babies worldwide are inadequate health care, inadequate parenting and malnutrition.
7. Option C is the Correct Answer
Explanation- According to Piaget, Assimilation is the process through which we constantly process information.
8. Option C is the Correct option.
Explanation- Piaget’s stages of Sensorimotor development suggest beginning development of which of the following psychological components focus on others/environments.
9. Option A is the correct option
Explanation- Language development begins at Birth.
10. Option C is correct
Explanation- Chomsky and Bruner’s theories of language development states that: A) we have a LAD, a “hardwired” predisposition to developing language B) we must be exposed to language and have the LAD stimulated before the age of 12.
11. Option A is the correct option
Explanation- According to Freud growth comes from the conflict between id, ego and super ego.
12. Option C is the right option
Explanation- Erickson’s Theory of Personality is a stage theory. Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development has eight distinct stages, taking in five stages up to the age of 18 years and three further stages beyond, well into adulthood.
14. Option B is the right answer
Explanation- Attachment theory states that attachment is a process that can be changed by relationship and life circumstances.
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