BAPSY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Developmental Psychology Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which theorist proposed the bioecological model of human development, emphasizing nested environmental systems?

Answer: Urie Bronfenbrenner

Bronfenbrenner developed the bioecological model describing how microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem interact to shape development.

In Ainsworth's Strange Situation, a child who shows little distress when the caregiver leaves and avoids contact upon return is classified as having which attachment style?

Answer: Avoidant

Avoidant attachment is characterized by minimal distress at separation and active avoidance of the caregiver upon reunion.

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at which level does a person judge morality based on self-chosen ethical principles that may conflict with laws?

Answer: Postconventional

The postconventional level involves moral reasoning guided by universal ethical principles that transcend specific rules or social expectations.

What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to in Vygotsky's developmental framework?

Answer: Temporary support provided by a more skilled person to help a learner master a task

Scaffolding is the process by which a knowledgeable other provides graduated assistance within the zone of proximal development until the learner can perform independently.

Which concept describes an infant's ability to recognize that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen?

Answer: Object permanence

Object permanence, a milestone of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, is the understanding that objects have a continued existence outside of direct perception.

During which of Erikson's psychosocial stages does a person primarily struggle with developing a coherent sense of self versus confusion about their role in society?

Answer: Identity vs. Role Confusion

Identity vs. Role Confusion occurs during adolescence when individuals work to establish a stable identity and sense of personal values.