BAPSY BAPSY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Developmental Psychology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

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

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Urie Bronfenbrenner

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John Bowlby

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Albert Bandura

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B.F. Skinner

Question 2

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?

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Avoidant

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Secure

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Ambivalent

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Disorganized

Question 3

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?

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Postconventional

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Conventional

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Preconventional

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Concrete operational

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A child's independent problem-solving ability

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The biological maturation schedule of cognitive abilities

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Reinforcement of correct responses during learning

Question 5

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

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Object permanence

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Conservation

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Centration

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Egocentrism

Question 6

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?

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

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Intimacy vs. Isolation

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Industry vs. Inferiority

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Initiative vs. Guilt