ASPPB Developmental Psychology 5

Question 1

The concept of 'scaffolding' in education refers to:

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Temporary support provided by a more skilled individual that is gradually withdrawn

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Physical classroom structure that supports learning

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Rote memorization techniques for young learners

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Peer-to-peer cooperative learning without adult involvement

Question 2

Disorganized attachment in infants is most strongly associated with which caregiver behavior?

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Frightening or frightened parental behavior, often linked to abuse or trauma

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Consistently sensitive and responsive caregiving

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Mild unpredictability in response timing

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Warm but overly protective caregiving

Question 3

Gender constancy, the understanding that one's gender remains stable across situations and time, is typically achieved by age:

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5–7 years

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18–24 months

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2–3 years

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10–12 years

Question 4

In the context of aging, 'successful aging' as conceptualized by Rowe and Kahn includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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Complete absence of any chronic condition

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Low probability of disease and disability

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High cognitive and physical functional capacity

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Active engagement with life

Question 5

Piaget's concept of 'egocentrism' in the preoperational stage is best illustrated by the:

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Three-mountains task, where children cannot take another's visual perspective

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Object permanence task, where infants search for hidden toys

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Conservation task, where children judge quantity by appearance

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False-belief task, where children predict another's mistaken belief

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the role of 'theory of mind' in child development?

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The ability to attribute mental states (beliefs, desires, intentions) to oneself and others

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The child's understanding of Piaget's stages of cognitive growth

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A child's capacity to memorize and apply moral rules

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The development of logical reasoning skills during the school-age years

Question 7

Which statement about prenatal development is MOST accurate?

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The embryonic period (weeks 3–8) is most critical as major organs are differentiating

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The fetal period is the most vulnerable to teratogens because organ systems are forming

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Teratogen exposure only causes harm if it occurs during the germinal period

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Neural tube defects can only occur in the third trimester