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Developmental Psychology quiz #10
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  • Do infants who are attached to their caregivers cry when their caregivers leave the room?
    Yes, attached infants may cry when separated from caregivers.
  • What do developmental psychologists study over time?
    They study changes in behavior and cognitive processes.
  • In the early version of the life-events approach, how were life events viewed?
    Life events were viewed as triggers for developmental change.
  • How are mentoring and generativity related?
    Mentoring is a form of generativity, guiding the next generation.
  • What happens when parenting methods are passed from one generation to the next?
    Parenting styles and practices are transmitted across generations.
  • Preoccupation with body image is especially acute during which period?
    It is especially acute during adolescence.
  • Lewin’s change model consists of how many stages?
    Lewin’s change model consists of three stages.
  • Why does children’s play contribute to their understanding of the self?
    Play allows children to explore roles and develop self-concept.
  • According to developmental psychologists, what does nurture refer to?
    Nurture refers to environmental influences on development.
  • Why do adolescents have a tendency to take risks?
    Adolescents take risks due to brain development and social influences.
  • Research has shown that infants born to adolescent mothers are more likely to have what?
    They are more likely to have health and developmental problems.
  • What is a key skill in learning to walk?
    Balance and coordination are key skills in learning to walk.
  • Which field of psychology studies changes in behavior and cognitive processes over time?
    Developmental psychology studies changes in behavior and cognitive processes throughout the lifespan.
  • What is the definition of the zone of proximal development in developmental psychology?
    The zone of proximal development refers to the range of tasks that a child can perform with guidance and support, but cannot yet accomplish independently.
  • What is the most common psychological problem experienced during adolescence according to developmental psychology?
    The most common psychological problem of adolescence is related to identity and emotional challenges, as adolescence is a pivotal stage for cognitive, social, and emotional development.
  • What do developmental psychologists seek to understand?
    Developmental psychologists seek to understand how and why people grow and change throughout the lifespan, including the processes and factors that contribute to both stability and transformation in behavior and cognition.
  • Who discovered imprinting behavior in animals?
    Imprinting behavior in animals was discovered by Konrad Lorenz.