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

What is the primary characteristic of Kohlberg's postconventional level of moral development?

Answer: Moral reasoning based on self-chosen ethical principles

At the postconventional level, individuals base moral judgments on universal ethical principles and individual rights that may transcend specific laws.

Which concept describes the biological process of neural connections being eliminated due to lack of use during development?

Answer: Synaptic pruning

Synaptic pruning is the process by which unused neural connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neural networks during childhood and adolescence.

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, during which period is the critical window for forming a primary attachment bond?

Answer: The first two years of life

Bowlby proposed that the sensitive period for forming primary attachment bonds occurs during approximately the first two years of life.

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

Answer: Object permanence

Object permanence, a key milestone of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, is the understanding that objects persist independently of being perceived.

Which parenting style identified by Diana Baumrind is characterized by high demands combined with high responsiveness?

Answer: Authoritative

Authoritative parenting balances firm expectations with warmth, open communication, and respect for the child's autonomy.

What does the term 'teratogen' refer to in prenatal development?

Answer: Any agent that can cause birth defects during prenatal development

Teratogens are environmental agents such as drugs, viruses, or chemicals that can interfere with normal prenatal development and cause structural or functional abnormalities.