BCS 172 Development Exam 2 – 70 Q&A on ASD, PTSD, Language & Cognitive Development

This expertly-verified document provides a complete set of 70 practice questions and answers for BCS 172: Development, specifically tailored for Exam 2 preparation. Structured in a concise Q&A format, the material helps reinforce key psychological concepts and supports efficient study and revision. Core topics include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—its spectrum levels, diagnostic evolution, behavioral interventions, and neurobiological foundations—as well as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children, including symptomology, brain function, and therapeutic models. The document also covers language development theories (Chomsky’s nativist model, Skinner’s learning theory), phonological and syntactic growth, cognitive processing, executive functions, learning strategies, reading stages, metacognitive techniques, and heuristics in decision-making. This resource is highly relevant for: Students taking Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Child Psychology Degree programs in Psychology, Neuroscience, Education, or Speech and Language Pathology Pre-health and pre-med students needing strong grounding in behavioral and cognitive development Learners reviewing for midterms, final exams, or standardized assessments in psychology-related courses Whether for exam prep or concept reinforcement, this document serves as a reliable and in-depth academic aid. Keywords: developmental psychology, BCS 172, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, language development, cognitive development, executive function, applied behavior analysis, DSM-5, child psychology, memory systems, reading stages, heuristics, Skinner, Chomsky, phonological development, speech and language, psychology test prep, metacognition, cognitive models