Psychology 041 - Life Span Psychology » Summer 2020 » Quiz 3

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Question #1
John decides to teach his 3-year old son the same theoretical physics that he himself learned in graduate school. He is frustrated because his son is not able to grasp even the most basic of concepts. Vygotsky would tell him it is likely because:
A.   what John is trying to teach is above the upper limit of his son’s zone of proximal development (ZPD).
B.   advanced theoretical physics is too complicated for anyone to learn, ever
C.   what John is trying to teach is below the lower limit of his son’s ZPD
D.   what John is trying to teach is right in the middle of his son’s ZPD.
Question #2
A preschool aged child might be heard saying “I don’t like the sidewalk. It’s really mean! It tripped me and made me fall!” This child’s belief that the tree is capable of action, thoughts, and feelings is referred to as _____________.
A.   animism
B.   empathy
C.   conservation
D.   accommodation
Question #3
What is the leading cause of death for children in the United States?
A.   cancer
B.   cardiovascular disease
C.   child maltreatment (abuse)
D.   accidents
Question #4
A forensic interviewer is interested in a 4-year old’s memory for a crime that he witnessed. In order to get the most accurate responses from the child, what kinds of questions should be asked first?
A.   specific questions
B.   misleading questions
C.   questions with lots of legalese
D.   open ended (free recall)
Question #5
Piaget called a young child’s inability to distinguish between their own and someone else’s perspective:
A.   object permanence
B.   animism
C.   conservation
D.   egocentrism
Question #6
Which of the following is true regarding play?
A.   all of these are correct
B.   play can help children master anxieties and conflict
C.   play advances cognitive development
D.   play satisfies our basic exploratory drives
Question #7
According to Erikson’s third stage of development, children who have gain mastery in early childhood have a new sense of purpose. They are eager to try new activities and take pride in what they can accomplish. Erikson referred to this competency as
A.   guilt
B.   independence
C.   initiative
D.   trust
Question #8
TRUE or FALSE: Boys are more likely than girls to receive punishment from their peers (e.g., getting teased or receiving pressure to conform) when they do not conform to traditional gender roles.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
What technique do parents use the most when trying to resolve conflict being siblings in early childhood?
A.   Admonish (punish) or threaten the children with punishment
B.   They reward the children in the hopes that they will stop what they are doing and get distracted by a prize.
C.   Intervene and try to resolve the conflict
D.   Nothing – they let the siblings try to work it out themselves

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