ASPPB Developmental Psychology 3

Question 1

Harlow's research with rhesus monkeys demonstrated that attachment is primarily driven by:

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Contact comfort and warmth

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Hunger reduction and food provision

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Classical conditioning to the mother's scent

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Operant reinforcement of proximity-seeking

Question 2

During Piaget's concrete operational stage, children develop the concept of conservation, meaning they understand that:

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Quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance

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Objects continue to exist when out of sight

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Rules are created by authority figures

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Symbols can represent real objects

Question 3

Authoritative parenting is characterized by:

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High warmth and high control with explanation of rules

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Low warmth and high control with strict punishment

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High warmth and low control with few expectations

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Low warmth and low control with disengagement

Question 4

Adolescent egocentrism, as described by Elkind, includes the concept of the 'imaginary audience,' which refers to:

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The belief that others are constantly observing and judging oneself

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Believing one's problems are unique and no one else can understand

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Fantasizing about future fame and success

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Inability to take another person's perspective

Question 5

Which statement BEST describes the concept of epigenetics in developmental psychology?

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Environmental factors can alter gene expression without changing DNA sequence

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Genes alone determine developmental outcomes

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Development follows a fixed genetic blueprint unaffected by experience

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Early experiences permanently override genetic predispositions

Question 6

In information-processing theory, which memory system has the largest capacity and longest duration?

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Long-term memory

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Sensory register

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Working memory

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Short-term memory

Question 7

The concept of 'goodness of fit' in temperament research refers to:

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The match between a child's temperamental style and the demands of the environment

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The degree to which a child's temperament matches cultural expectations

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A child's ability to regulate their own emotions

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The heritability coefficient of temperamental traits