PSYCH 2000 EXAM #3 LSU QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
Piaget's Theory - Answers - He had 4 theories stating that as we age we exhibit new
skills and overcome earlier challenges.
Stage 1: Sensorimotor - Answers - From birth till age 2. At this stage we slowly learn
how to use our senses and our motor skills. We develop the skills such as grasping,
pushing, tasting. At the end of this stage we learn Object Permanence.
Object Permanence - Answers - We learn this at a very young age. Around age 2 we
learn that objects still exist even though they are not in sight. (Sensorimotor)
Stage 2: Preoperational - Answers - From age 2 - 7. In this stage we learn how to walk,
talk, imagine, play, and ask questions, but we are not yet capable of logical thought. We
also often believe in stories are tales like Santa.
Animism - Answers - Everything that moves is alive. (Preoperational)
Ego-centrism - Answers - Inability to see the world through any one else s point of view.
(Preoperational)
Centration - Answers - Focusing on only one feature of an object (Preoperational).
Conservation - Answers - Ability to understand that altering the appearance of
something does not change its amount (Preoperational).
Irreversibility - Answers - The idea of mentally reversing actions (Preoperational).
Stage 3: Concrete - Answers - From age 7 - 12. In this stage conservation and
reversible thinking are now doable. We can also focus on more then one feature of an
object at a time. We can think logically.
Stage 4: Formal - Answers - From age 12 - adulthood. We are now capable of abstract
thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving. One key is that not all people will develop
each of these skills associated with this stage.
Criticism of Piaget's Theories - Answers - Development is continuous and doesn't have
clear hierarchies like his theory. Children express their mental abilities at a variation
ages. He stressed the importance of children's' interactions with objects, not with
humans.
Nature - Answers - Refers to heredity, the influence of inherited characteristics on our
personality, physique, intellect, and social prowess.
, Nurture - Answers - Refers to the influence of the our environment on what we grow up
to be like. This is how our parents influence us.
Nature v Nurture - Answers - Debate that discusses how our personality, behavior,
intellect, etc come to exist. Does it come from our DNA or does it come from how we
are raised? Turns out that its a mixture of both!
Mono-zygotic (Identical) - Answers - This is the term used to describe twins that come
from a single egg. A single egg is impregnated and splits forming two babies. Each
baby will be the same sex and have the same physical features.
Di-zygotic (Fraternal) - Answers - This is the term used that describes the phenomena
that occurs when two eggs are fertilized at the same time.
Dicephaly (Conjoined) - Answers - This is the term used when two separate beings are
attached form the waist down (Abby and Brittany).
Genetics - Answers - This is the science of heredity. Understanding how genes transmit
human characteristics and traits.
How many chromosomes do normal humans have? - Answers - 46; 23 from mom and
23 from dad.
Dominant Genes - Answers - These genes are highly active and influencing genes. This
type of gene will always be expressed.
Recessive Genes - Answers - These genes are less active and influencing. They can
only be expressed if matched with another less active gene.
Epigenetics - Answers - This is changing the widely accepted linear conception of
genome function by explaining how environmental and psychological factors regulate
the activity of our genome without involving changes in the DNA sequence.
Who is Erikson? - Answers - He was the man who created the 8 major "crises" theory.
Stage 1 (Babies) - Answers - Trust v Mistrust. Do we get the proper care from those we
trust or do we not get cared for and mistrust those who are suppose to care for us?
Stage 2 (Few months old) - Answers - Autonomy v Shame and Doubt. Do we gain
independence through control of our own actions or do we get blocked and develop a
sense of shame for failing?
Stage 3 (age 3-6) - Answers - Initiative v Guilt. Do we learn how to control or actions
and behaviors or do we fail and develop a sense of guilt and anxiousness?
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
Piaget's Theory - Answers - He had 4 theories stating that as we age we exhibit new
skills and overcome earlier challenges.
Stage 1: Sensorimotor - Answers - From birth till age 2. At this stage we slowly learn
how to use our senses and our motor skills. We develop the skills such as grasping,
pushing, tasting. At the end of this stage we learn Object Permanence.
Object Permanence - Answers - We learn this at a very young age. Around age 2 we
learn that objects still exist even though they are not in sight. (Sensorimotor)
Stage 2: Preoperational - Answers - From age 2 - 7. In this stage we learn how to walk,
talk, imagine, play, and ask questions, but we are not yet capable of logical thought. We
also often believe in stories are tales like Santa.
Animism - Answers - Everything that moves is alive. (Preoperational)
Ego-centrism - Answers - Inability to see the world through any one else s point of view.
(Preoperational)
Centration - Answers - Focusing on only one feature of an object (Preoperational).
Conservation - Answers - Ability to understand that altering the appearance of
something does not change its amount (Preoperational).
Irreversibility - Answers - The idea of mentally reversing actions (Preoperational).
Stage 3: Concrete - Answers - From age 7 - 12. In this stage conservation and
reversible thinking are now doable. We can also focus on more then one feature of an
object at a time. We can think logically.
Stage 4: Formal - Answers - From age 12 - adulthood. We are now capable of abstract
thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving. One key is that not all people will develop
each of these skills associated with this stage.
Criticism of Piaget's Theories - Answers - Development is continuous and doesn't have
clear hierarchies like his theory. Children express their mental abilities at a variation
ages. He stressed the importance of children's' interactions with objects, not with
humans.
Nature - Answers - Refers to heredity, the influence of inherited characteristics on our
personality, physique, intellect, and social prowess.
, Nurture - Answers - Refers to the influence of the our environment on what we grow up
to be like. This is how our parents influence us.
Nature v Nurture - Answers - Debate that discusses how our personality, behavior,
intellect, etc come to exist. Does it come from our DNA or does it come from how we
are raised? Turns out that its a mixture of both!
Mono-zygotic (Identical) - Answers - This is the term used to describe twins that come
from a single egg. A single egg is impregnated and splits forming two babies. Each
baby will be the same sex and have the same physical features.
Di-zygotic (Fraternal) - Answers - This is the term used that describes the phenomena
that occurs when two eggs are fertilized at the same time.
Dicephaly (Conjoined) - Answers - This is the term used when two separate beings are
attached form the waist down (Abby and Brittany).
Genetics - Answers - This is the science of heredity. Understanding how genes transmit
human characteristics and traits.
How many chromosomes do normal humans have? - Answers - 46; 23 from mom and
23 from dad.
Dominant Genes - Answers - These genes are highly active and influencing genes. This
type of gene will always be expressed.
Recessive Genes - Answers - These genes are less active and influencing. They can
only be expressed if matched with another less active gene.
Epigenetics - Answers - This is changing the widely accepted linear conception of
genome function by explaining how environmental and psychological factors regulate
the activity of our genome without involving changes in the DNA sequence.
Who is Erikson? - Answers - He was the man who created the 8 major "crises" theory.
Stage 1 (Babies) - Answers - Trust v Mistrust. Do we get the proper care from those we
trust or do we not get cared for and mistrust those who are suppose to care for us?
Stage 2 (Few months old) - Answers - Autonomy v Shame and Doubt. Do we gain
independence through control of our own actions or do we get blocked and develop a
sense of shame for failing?
Stage 3 (age 3-6) - Answers - Initiative v Guilt. Do we learn how to control or actions
and behaviors or do we fail and develop a sense of guilt and anxiousness?
