Unit 3: Development & Learning Practice Questions

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A three-year-old child is playing with a toy and accidentally drops it behind a couch. The child looks for the toy behind the couch, demonstrating an understanding of object permanence. This behavior aligns with which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

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Sensorimotor Stage

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)? A child solving a puzzle independently, A teacher demonstrating a math problem while students watch, A student learning to ride a bike with a friend's assistance, A child repeating a song learned by heart

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A student learning to ride a bike with a friend's assistance

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A child who is able to consider multiple aspects of a problem and understand the concept of conservation is most likely in which of Piaget’s stages?

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Concrete Operational Stage

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A teenager is deciding what career path to follow and considers multiple possibilities before making a decision. According to Erikson, this stage is characterized by the conflict of:

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

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In an experiment, a dog is trained to salivate when it hears a bell because it has learned to associate the bell with food. This is an example of:

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Classical Conditioning

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A five-year-old is learning to share toys with friends. According to social learning theory, this behavior is most likely learned through:

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Observational Learning

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Which type of reinforcement schedule is most effective for maintaining a behavior over time, as demonstrated when a student receives a grade every few assignments?

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Fixed-Interval

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A mother notices her baby begins to cry whenever she leaves the room. This reaction is best explained by which developmental concept?

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Object Permanence

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Which of the following is an example of a child in the preoperational stage displaying egocentrism? A child who believes the moon follows them while walking, A child who can play chess, A child who understands a clay ball is the same amount of clay when flattened, A child who organizes toys by size

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A child who believes the moon follows them while walking

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A teenager feels that everyone is watching and criticizing them, especially when they do something embarrassing. This is an example of:

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Imaginary Audience