QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Research indicates suggest that the advent of __________ contributes to the end of infantile
amnesia. - CORRECT ANSWER a clear self-image
Arthur's vocabulary consists mainly of words that refer to objects. Like most toddlers, he uses
- CORRECT ANSWER a referential style
Baby Luigi's mom shows him his toy turtle, which she has placed behind a pillow. He reaches
for it and finds it several times. Luigi's mom then shows him his turtle hidden in a basket.
Luigi continues to search for it behind the pillow. This is most likely because Luigi -
CORRECT ANSWER is not yet able to make an accurate A-B search
During times of rapid cognitive change, - CORRECT ANSWER accommodation
predominates over assimilation
Follow-up research on Piaget's sensorimotor stage yields broad agreement on which of the
following issues? - CORRECT ANSWER Many cognitive changes of infancy are
gradual and continuous.
In Piaget's sensorimotor stage, infants and toddlers - CORRECT ANSWER "think"
with their eyes, ears, hands, and other sensorimotor equipment.
Korean toddlers develop object-sorting skills later than their English-speaking counterparts
because - CORRECT ANSWER the Korean language often omits object names from
sentences.
Marla finds that rubbing her face against the satin edge of her blanket feels good. She learns
to repeat this action to get a pleasurable sensation. According to Piaget, she has acquired a(n)
- CORRECT ANSWER circular reaction
, Max uses the word "doll" only to refer to the rag doll he carries every day, never to other
dolls. This is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER under extension
Molly has an IQ of 130. Molly performed better than _____ percent of her agemates. -
CORRECT ANSWER 98
Second-language competence - CORRECT ANSWER decreases continuously with age
The video deficit effect - CORRECT ANSWER declines around age 2½.
Three-year-old Liam is putting together a puzzle. Liam's father begins by pointing to where
each piece needs to go and then straightening out each piece as Liam places them on the
puzzle board. As Liam's competence with the task increases, his father gradually withdraws
support. This is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER scaffolding
Which of the following statements is supported by research on make-believe play? -
CORRECT ANSWER Early make-believe is the combined result of children's
readiness to engage in it and social experiences that promote it.
Which of the following statements is supported by research on emotional development? -
CORRECT ANSWER Infants, children, and adults use diverse responses to express a
particular emotion.
Which of the following statements about grandparents who are primary caregivers is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER Warm grandparent-grandchild bonds help protect children from
worsening adjustment problems, even under conditions of great hardship.
In the Strange Situation, Kimani seeks closeness to her mother and fails to explore. When her
mother leaves, Kimani is distressed. When she returns, Kimani hits her. Kimani is displaying
characteristics of __________ attachment. - CORRECT ANSWER insecure-resistant
Studies of institutionalized adoptees indicate that - CORRECT ANSWER a first
attachment can develop as late as 4 to 6 years of age.