Moral Development — Unit test Answers

Which of the following is an example of a continuity theory of development?A.Kohlberg’s theory of moral developmentB.Piaget’s theory of cognitive developmentC.Erikson’s theory of psychological developmentD.Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development

An indication of the average age at which a child will reach different developmental milestones is known as __________.A.developmental normsB.process of maturationC.percentilesD.proximodistal trend

Nutrition, caregiver responsiveness, and learning opportunities are all __________ influences on maturation. A. environmental B. hereditary C. sensory D. motor Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Caregivers who are observed to be abusive or neglectful have been associated with the __________ type of attachment.A.secureB.disorganized-disorientedC.insecure-avoidantD.anxious-ambivalent

Which of the following terms represents the debate between genetic and environmental influences on behavior?A.stability versus changeB.continuity versus stagesC.nature versus nurtureD.general versus multiple

Which of the following is an assumption of continuous theories of development? A. Development occurs rapidly and suddenly. B. Experience and learning is important to development. C. Development is largely affected by and related to biology. D. Most individuals will develop in predictable stages. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

__________ parents are extremely strict, unresponsive, and expect obedience from their children. A.AuthoritativeB.PermissiveC.AuthoritarianD.Uninvolved

Environment refers to the social and physical conditions that affect a person’s life.

Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development states that an individual constructs knowledge primarily through interaction with important figures in one’s life.

The primary objective in Kohlberg’s preconventional level is to fulfill one’s own needs and wants.

Carol Gilligan criticized Kohlberg for basing his theory from his research on white, upper-class males.

Having the ability to speak one’s mind while still being able to listen and compromise are all helpful traits necessary in developing healthy social relationships.

Explain the limitations in Piaget’s preoperational stage.

Which of the following statements is not true about genes? A.Genes consist of hormones that regulate bodily functions. B.Genes are DNA segments that are carried in each chromosome. C.Genes serve as the biochemical units of heredity. D.Genes operate in pairs and influence one’s physical traits.

Children associated with the insecure-avoidant attachment type most likely have caregivers who are __________.A.insensitive and unresponsiveB.loving and nurturingC.inconsistent and insensitiveD.abusive or neglectful