BrainMass Quizzes Developmental Psychology This quiz explores the concepts, theories and key terminology associated with human psychological development. 1 The visual cortex of the brain: Develops faster while the fetus is in the womb Develops the fastest after birth Develops fastest between conception and the 2nd trimester Develops the fastest between the 2nd and 4rd trimester 2 Piaget believed that children are: Little Scientists Little Adventurers Little Animals Little Learners 3 The Babinski reflex: Is a reflex whereby the child responds to a touch of the cheek by turning their head in the direction of where the touch came from, and opening their mouth Should disappear as the child gets older, as it can reflect central nervous system damage if it does not None of the above Both A and B 4 Children pass Piaget’s Conservation Task: In the Preoperational stage In the Concrete stage Generally at the same age – usually around 4 years old Both A and C None of the above 5 The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD): According to Piaget, is the primary way that children gain knowledge from their environment According to Vygotsky, is the only way that children gain knowledge from their environment Is necessary to use when solving the A-Not-B task Is similar to the concept of scaffolding, but where learning occurs just outside of the child’s abilities 6 The concept of Theory of Mind (ToM): Is based on the idea of understanding that an individual has differing and unique thoughts than oneself, and that these beliefs will guide this individual’s actions Typically develops within a child between the ages of 2 and 5 Is underdeveloped and/or not present in children who have autism All of the above 7 The two types of intelligence proposed by Cattel are: Auditory and visual Crystallized and fluid Fluid and visual Auditory and crystallized 8 Infant-directed speech: Was formerly termed Motherese Is characterized by sharp, loud sounds and directed at children Typically has repeated words contained within it Both A and B are correct Both A and C are correct 9 Children typically learn grammar of a given language: From their parents Typically around the age of 2 Usually from being corrected by other adults None of the above 10 This type of behaviour typically appears between the ages of 1 and 2, and is believed to potentially only be unique to humans in frequency and complexity: Competitiveness Monogamous sexual behaviour Prosocial behaviour Gratitude Submit Quiz