Psych 140 Final Exam
Two critiques regarding Freud's psychosexual stages? - answer1. Lack of lifespan
approach = development doesn't just occur in infants and adolescents rather it is
lifelong process.
2. His research methods since he only studied individuals seeking psychoanalysis for
mental conditions therefore his analysis is biased.
Where did Freud get the name Oedipus? - answer Greek mythology
Most accurately summarizes Freud's view of the Oedipus complex? - answerBoys
experience competition with their fathers and eventually identify with them, while
repressing sexual feelings towards their mothers.
True of False? Malnutrition can be a teratogen? - answerTrue
True or False? Aminocentesis utilizes sound waves to create images - answerFalse,
ultrasound uses sound waves, aminocentesis is a sample of amniotic fluid taken during
pregnancy
Short answer. What is a longitudinal study? - answerIndividuals are studied over a long
period of time.
Essay. Compare and Contrast Assimilation and Accommodation. Describe each and
how they differ. Then give a specific answer of each. Give a personal example of one
be sure to name which one you are describing. - answerAssimilation = new information
is taken in without changing existing scheme.
Accommodation = schemes are changed in response to new information.
Specific example:
Assimilation is when new information is taken in and fit within an existing scheme so we
can make sense of the information. With assimilation we may have little understanding
due to lack of experiences so information is categorized based off of what we already
know and understand. We categorize the new information and change it to fit within the
existing scheme. For example a child may associate every old man with a mustache as
grandpa.
Accommodation refers to the changing of a scheme when we recieve new information.
As new information is taken in through new experiences we are better able to
understand the information thus changing the scheme to better fit the new information.
For example as the child ages and interacts more with their grandpa they are able to
understand that not every old man with a mustache is grandpa.
My personal experience with accommodation would be the idea that every church that
clapped, raised their arms, or played loud music during worship must be church
associated with tent revivals, people falling to the ground, and filled with crazy people. I
, was frightened by the idea of people dancing around and hollering while praising Jesus
since I came from a catholic upbringing and only an organ played the hymns as the
congregation sang along in unison. Something as simple as raising your hands during
worship would have been extreme in that setting. As I have aged an attended many
different types of churches, with many different types of worship my scheme of how to
act during worship has also changed. Watching people clap, dance, or shout during
songs at church I no longer view as extreme and now see it as just another way
someone can pr
True or False. The moro reflex typically disappears after 5 months? - answerTrue
True or False. Two year olds weigh on average about 45 lbs - answerFalse, average 30
lbs
According to Piaget, what are mental activities? - answeroperations
What accurately describes Piaget's view on children's readiness? - answerChildren
should not be taught certain concepts until they are developmentally ready to receive
that information.
What would Vygotsky say about a child's likelihood of success when learning and
studying alone? - answerlow success
Who is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD? girls or boys? - answerboys
What is the recommendation for diagnosing ADHD? - answerFamilies should seek
psychologist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician who specializes in ADHD.
True or False? Research indicates boys have more difficulty than girls adjusting to
remarriage? - answerFalse
Approximately how long does it take families to adjust, following a divorce? - answer2
years
Short answer. Describe the following social category of children: Rejected Children. Be
specific. Also what is one possible consequence of being socially rejected? -
answerThese children are actively disliked by their peers, more likely to be bullied due
to inviting negative attention upon themselves from being hyperactive or aggressive.
One consequence = drug use
Rejected children are actively disliked by their peers. They are socially unskilled and
may bring the negative attitudes upon themselves through impulsive and disruptive
behaviors. They are more likely to be bullied. A possible consequence of being socially
rejected is drug use and deliquency.
Essay question. Describe the two courses of juvenile delinquency. Then describe two of
Garbarino's recommendation for how to intervene in the life of a troubled boy. Do you
Two critiques regarding Freud's psychosexual stages? - answer1. Lack of lifespan
approach = development doesn't just occur in infants and adolescents rather it is
lifelong process.
2. His research methods since he only studied individuals seeking psychoanalysis for
mental conditions therefore his analysis is biased.
Where did Freud get the name Oedipus? - answer Greek mythology
Most accurately summarizes Freud's view of the Oedipus complex? - answerBoys
experience competition with their fathers and eventually identify with them, while
repressing sexual feelings towards their mothers.
True of False? Malnutrition can be a teratogen? - answerTrue
True or False? Aminocentesis utilizes sound waves to create images - answerFalse,
ultrasound uses sound waves, aminocentesis is a sample of amniotic fluid taken during
pregnancy
Short answer. What is a longitudinal study? - answerIndividuals are studied over a long
period of time.
Essay. Compare and Contrast Assimilation and Accommodation. Describe each and
how they differ. Then give a specific answer of each. Give a personal example of one
be sure to name which one you are describing. - answerAssimilation = new information
is taken in without changing existing scheme.
Accommodation = schemes are changed in response to new information.
Specific example:
Assimilation is when new information is taken in and fit within an existing scheme so we
can make sense of the information. With assimilation we may have little understanding
due to lack of experiences so information is categorized based off of what we already
know and understand. We categorize the new information and change it to fit within the
existing scheme. For example a child may associate every old man with a mustache as
grandpa.
Accommodation refers to the changing of a scheme when we recieve new information.
As new information is taken in through new experiences we are better able to
understand the information thus changing the scheme to better fit the new information.
For example as the child ages and interacts more with their grandpa they are able to
understand that not every old man with a mustache is grandpa.
My personal experience with accommodation would be the idea that every church that
clapped, raised their arms, or played loud music during worship must be church
associated with tent revivals, people falling to the ground, and filled with crazy people. I
, was frightened by the idea of people dancing around and hollering while praising Jesus
since I came from a catholic upbringing and only an organ played the hymns as the
congregation sang along in unison. Something as simple as raising your hands during
worship would have been extreme in that setting. As I have aged an attended many
different types of churches, with many different types of worship my scheme of how to
act during worship has also changed. Watching people clap, dance, or shout during
songs at church I no longer view as extreme and now see it as just another way
someone can pr
True or False. The moro reflex typically disappears after 5 months? - answerTrue
True or False. Two year olds weigh on average about 45 lbs - answerFalse, average 30
lbs
According to Piaget, what are mental activities? - answeroperations
What accurately describes Piaget's view on children's readiness? - answerChildren
should not be taught certain concepts until they are developmentally ready to receive
that information.
What would Vygotsky say about a child's likelihood of success when learning and
studying alone? - answerlow success
Who is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD? girls or boys? - answerboys
What is the recommendation for diagnosing ADHD? - answerFamilies should seek
psychologist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician who specializes in ADHD.
True or False? Research indicates boys have more difficulty than girls adjusting to
remarriage? - answerFalse
Approximately how long does it take families to adjust, following a divorce? - answer2
years
Short answer. Describe the following social category of children: Rejected Children. Be
specific. Also what is one possible consequence of being socially rejected? -
answerThese children are actively disliked by their peers, more likely to be bullied due
to inviting negative attention upon themselves from being hyperactive or aggressive.
One consequence = drug use
Rejected children are actively disliked by their peers. They are socially unskilled and
may bring the negative attitudes upon themselves through impulsive and disruptive
behaviors. They are more likely to be bullied. A possible consequence of being socially
rejected is drug use and deliquency.
Essay question. Describe the two courses of juvenile delinquency. Then describe two of
Garbarino's recommendation for how to intervene in the life of a troubled boy. Do you
