Dynamics of Human Development and Behavior Flashcards
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A child watches a ball of clay being rolled into a snake shape and correctly states the amount of clay hasn't changed. This demonstrates which Piagetian concept?
Answer: Conservation
Conservation is the understanding that quantity remains constant despite changes in appearance, typically mastered during the concrete operational stage.
Which biological process refers to the brain's selective elimination of unused synaptic connections during development?
Answer: Synaptic pruning
Synaptic pruning is the process by which the brain eliminates weaker neural connections, increasing efficiency and specialization over development.
According to Thomas and Chess's temperament research, a child who is irregular in biological rhythms, slow to adapt, and frequently negative in mood is classified as:
Answer: Difficult temperament
Thomas and Chess categorized children with irregular schedules, negative mood, and poor adaptability as having a 'difficult' temperament.
Kohlberg's post-conventional level of moral reasoning is characterized by:
Answer: Moral principles based on universal ethical standards
Post-conventional reasoning involves evaluating morality based on abstract principles such as justice and human rights that transcend specific laws or social agreements.
What term describes the process by which adolescents gradually become less dependent on parents and develop a more autonomous sense of self?
Answer: Individuation
Individuation in adolescence refers to the developmental process of establishing a distinct personal identity while maintaining family connections.
Research on 'serve-and-return' interactions in early childhood primarily emphasizes the importance of:
Answer: Responsive caregiver-child communication for brain development
Serve-and-return interactions—where caregivers respond contingently to infants' cues—are critical for building neural connections and social-emotional development.
Which concept from Bandura's social learning theory explains why children are more likely to imitate models who are perceived as similar to themselves?
Answer: Identification
Identification refers to the tendency to imitate individuals with whom one shares characteristics, increasing the likelihood of modeling their behavior.