Develop Psychology Midterm

What is the main focus of the research article "Breaking the Barrier? Children Fail to Translate Their Preverbal Memories Into Language"?

• The development of language skills in children

• The ability of children to recall their early memories

• The impact of childhood amnesia on adult memory

• The role of parents in children's language development

According to the abstract, what did the study conclude about children's language development?

• Language development has no impact on memory recall.

• Language development plays a pivotal role in encoding memories.

• Children can easily translate preverbal memories into language.

• Vocabulary acquisition does not affect memory recall.

What is childhood amnesia?

• The inability of adults to recall events from their teenage years.

• The inability of adults to recall events that occurred during their infancy and early childhood.

• The ability of children to remember events from their early childhood.

• The ability of adults to remember events from their early childhood.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential explanation for childhood amnesia?

• General advances in cognitive skill

• Neurological maturation

• The emergence of a self-concept

• Parental involvement in memory recall

What did Freud argue about adults' early childhood memories?

• They are completely forgotten.

• They are actively repressed because of their emotionally charged content.

• They are easily recalled and remain intact.

• They are influenced by language development.

What was the primary goal of the experiment described in the document?

• To determine if children can translate preverbal aspects of their memory into language.

• To assess the physical development of children.

• To evaluate the children's ability to solve puzzles.

• To measure the children's mathematical skills.

How many unique events did each child participate in during the experiment?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was the age range of the children who participated in the experiment?

• 12-18 months

• 27-39 months

• 40-50 months

• 50-60 months

What was the purpose of the Magic Shrinking Machine in the experiment?

• To test children's physical strength.

• To assess children's memory and language skills.

• To evaluate children's problem-solving abilities.

• To measure children's reaction times.

How long did each session last when the child was shown how to retrieve a smaller item from the machine?

• Approximately 2 seconds

• Approximately 4 seconds

• Approximately 6 seconds

• Approximately 8 seconds