PSYC 290 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPLETELY REVIEWED AND
VERIFIED
Changes in physical shape/size, brain structure, sensory capabilities, motor skills.
Those aspects of development that involve acquiring relatively stable and enduring traits, as well as a
sense of self as an individual. - answer ✔✔-Physical Domain
Acquisition of skills in perceiving, thinking, reasoning, problem solving, language development.
Those aspects of development that involve the acquisition of skills in perceiving, thinking, reasoning, and
problem solving, as well as the intricate development and use of language. - answer ✔✔-Cognitive
Domain
Acquisition of stable/enduring personality traits, sense of self.
Those aspects of development that involve acquiring relatively stable and enduring traits, as well as a
sense of self as an individual. - answer ✔✔-Personality Domain
Those aspects of development that focus on socialization and enculturation. - answer ✔✔-Sociocultural
Domain
A discreet period of the lifespan during which predictable changes occur.
Prenatal Period: Conception to birth
, Infancy: Birth to 12-15 mos.
Toddlerhood: 12-15 mos. - 2-3 years
Early Childhood: 2-3 years - 5-6 years
Middle Childhood: 5-6 years - +/- 12 years
Adolescence: +/-12 years - 18-21 years
Young Adulthood: 18-21 years - +/-40 years
Middle Adulthood: +/- 40 years - 60 to 65 years
Older Adulthood: 60-65 years - death - answer ✔✔-Developmental Period (or Stage)
Naturally occurring reflex becomes associated with an environmental cue.
A type of learning in which an association is learned between an environmental event and the stimulus -
response reflex that follows (e.g., a salivary response when a person smells delicious food, even before
the food enters the mouth.) - answer ✔✔-Classical Conditioning
Birth to 12 mos. - Trust vs. Mistrust:During this stage the infant is uncertain about the world in which
they live. To resolve these feelings of uncertainty the infant looks towards their primary caregiver for
stability and consistency of care.
12 mos. to 3 years - Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt:If children in this stage are encouraged and
supported in their increased independence, they become more confident and secure in their own ability
to survive in the world.
If children are criticized, overly controlled, or not given the opportunity to assert themselves, they begin
to feel inadequate in their ability to survive, and may then become overly dependent upon others, lack
self-esteem, and feel a sense of shame or doubt in their own abilities.
ANSWERS COMPLETELY REVIEWED AND
VERIFIED
Changes in physical shape/size, brain structure, sensory capabilities, motor skills.
Those aspects of development that involve acquiring relatively stable and enduring traits, as well as a
sense of self as an individual. - answer ✔✔-Physical Domain
Acquisition of skills in perceiving, thinking, reasoning, problem solving, language development.
Those aspects of development that involve the acquisition of skills in perceiving, thinking, reasoning, and
problem solving, as well as the intricate development and use of language. - answer ✔✔-Cognitive
Domain
Acquisition of stable/enduring personality traits, sense of self.
Those aspects of development that involve acquiring relatively stable and enduring traits, as well as a
sense of self as an individual. - answer ✔✔-Personality Domain
Those aspects of development that focus on socialization and enculturation. - answer ✔✔-Sociocultural
Domain
A discreet period of the lifespan during which predictable changes occur.
Prenatal Period: Conception to birth
, Infancy: Birth to 12-15 mos.
Toddlerhood: 12-15 mos. - 2-3 years
Early Childhood: 2-3 years - 5-6 years
Middle Childhood: 5-6 years - +/- 12 years
Adolescence: +/-12 years - 18-21 years
Young Adulthood: 18-21 years - +/-40 years
Middle Adulthood: +/- 40 years - 60 to 65 years
Older Adulthood: 60-65 years - death - answer ✔✔-Developmental Period (or Stage)
Naturally occurring reflex becomes associated with an environmental cue.
A type of learning in which an association is learned between an environmental event and the stimulus -
response reflex that follows (e.g., a salivary response when a person smells delicious food, even before
the food enters the mouth.) - answer ✔✔-Classical Conditioning
Birth to 12 mos. - Trust vs. Mistrust:During this stage the infant is uncertain about the world in which
they live. To resolve these feelings of uncertainty the infant looks towards their primary caregiver for
stability and consistency of care.
12 mos. to 3 years - Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt:If children in this stage are encouraged and
supported in their increased independence, they become more confident and secure in their own ability
to survive in the world.
If children are criticized, overly controlled, or not given the opportunity to assert themselves, they begin
to feel inadequate in their ability to survive, and may then become overly dependent upon others, lack
self-esteem, and feel a sense of shame or doubt in their own abilities.
