Question 1

Explain the major difference between the focus of Piaget's theory and that of the Information Processing theory.

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Question 2

What cultural differences have been observed in studies of moral development?

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Question 3

Define teratogen and provide two examples of teratogens.

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Question 4

Explain two key differences between critical periods and sensitive periods of development.

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Question 5

Provide an example of how young children's lack of conservation can be measured.

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Question 6

Describe the difference between the genotype and phenotype of an individual.

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Question 7

Name Piaget's four stages of cognitive development.

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Question 8

Describe attachment theory and explain how it relates to a child's social and emotional development.

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Question 9

How is the developmental process of accommodation different from assimilation?

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Question 10

What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

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Question 11

How did Piaget and Vygotsky differ in their assessments of private speech?

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Question 12

Describe the authoritarian parenting style as defined by Baumrind.

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Question 13

Define motor skills and provide two examples.

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Question 14

According to Kagan,what are two key aspects of temperament?

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Question 15

What stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development do adolescents typically enter after age 11? Describe the capabilities of adolescents in that stage.

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Question 16

Name Baumrind's four parenting styles and one associated outcome of each.

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Question 17

Where is myelination concentrated in the brain during middle childhood,and what cognitive benefits result from this type of myelination?

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Question 18

Define the term "imprinting" and identify the scientist most often associated with this research.

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Question 19

Which do you believe is more important: nature or nurture? Reflect on your own life circumstances and determine whether your genetics or your environment has had a greater impact on who you are today.Provide two examples to support your choice.

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Question 20

Name and describe two patterns of growth seen in babies.

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Quiz 4: Human Development