DFST 1013: EXAM 2|| 50 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Devin plays in the sand for the first time. Instead of digging in it, he tries to scoop and
throw it, just like he plays with water in the bathtub. This is an example of: - ANSWER-
assimilation.
"What if the sun were to explode?" asks Alene. "But it never has," replies Janis. "But
what if it DID?" insists Alene. In this example, Alene is exhibiting _____ thought,
whereas Janis is showing ______ thought. - ANSWER-abstract ; concrete
Jillian feels like she is the center of attention and acts as though she were "on stage".
This apect of alescent egocentricism is known as: - ANSWER-the imaginary audience
Tim understands that vehicles may be cars, buses, trucks, or vans. This is an example
of: - ANSWER-accomodation
A bright child's _______ age is considerably above his or her _______ age. - ANSWER-
mental; chronologial
Mimi crawls into the hallway to look for her mother after she leave the room. According
to Piaget, this shows Mimi is capable of: - ANSWER-object permanence.
Changing the level of support in the zone of proximal development is labeled: -
ANSWER-scaffolding
Angie asks her grandmother over the phone, "Do you like my new shirt that I'm
wearing?" This is an example of: - ANSWER-egocentricism
What primary function does vocalization (crying, cooing, babbling, and gestures)
accomplish for infants? - ANSWER-attracts attention from their caregivers and others
Research on the ability of infants to understand words indicated that infants: -
ANSWER-understand words well before they can produce them,
Karl covers his stuffed toys before bedtime to make sure they are not cold. THis is an
example of: - ANSWER-animism
Which of the following is NOT a component of the definition of mental retardation? -
ANSWER-a support category scores below 80
Most people who are academically gifted or who have a superior talent in some area
tend to be: - ANSWER-more mature and have fewer emotional problems than others.
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Devin plays in the sand for the first time. Instead of digging in it, he tries to scoop and
throw it, just like he plays with water in the bathtub. This is an example of: - ANSWER-
assimilation.
"What if the sun were to explode?" asks Alene. "But it never has," replies Janis. "But
what if it DID?" insists Alene. In this example, Alene is exhibiting _____ thought,
whereas Janis is showing ______ thought. - ANSWER-abstract ; concrete
Jillian feels like she is the center of attention and acts as though she were "on stage".
This apect of alescent egocentricism is known as: - ANSWER-the imaginary audience
Tim understands that vehicles may be cars, buses, trucks, or vans. This is an example
of: - ANSWER-accomodation
A bright child's _______ age is considerably above his or her _______ age. - ANSWER-
mental; chronologial
Mimi crawls into the hallway to look for her mother after she leave the room. According
to Piaget, this shows Mimi is capable of: - ANSWER-object permanence.
Changing the level of support in the zone of proximal development is labeled: -
ANSWER-scaffolding
Angie asks her grandmother over the phone, "Do you like my new shirt that I'm
wearing?" This is an example of: - ANSWER-egocentricism
What primary function does vocalization (crying, cooing, babbling, and gestures)
accomplish for infants? - ANSWER-attracts attention from their caregivers and others
Research on the ability of infants to understand words indicated that infants: -
ANSWER-understand words well before they can produce them,
Karl covers his stuffed toys before bedtime to make sure they are not cold. THis is an
example of: - ANSWER-animism
Which of the following is NOT a component of the definition of mental retardation? -
ANSWER-a support category scores below 80
Most people who are academically gifted or who have a superior talent in some area
tend to be: - ANSWER-more mature and have fewer emotional problems than others.
