Q: Which formula is used to calculate IQ in the original Stanford-Binet test?

$$ IQ = \frac{Mental\ Age}{Chronological\ Age} \times 100 $$

Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of a 'sensitive period' in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

Language acquisition is easiest during early childhood, but still possible later.

Question 2

According to Freud's psychosexual theory, which stage is characterized by a focus on toilet training and control over bodily functions?

Accepted Answer

Anal stage

Question 3

A researcher wants to study the effects of parenting style on aggression in preschoolers. Which research design would best allow her to determine causality?

Accepted Answer

Experimental design

Question 4

Which equation correctly represents the probability of inheriting a recessive trait from two heterozygous parents?

Accepted Answer

$$ P = \frac{1}{4} $$

Question 5

Monozygotic twins are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Twins that share 100% of their genetic material.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of a neuron?

Accepted Answer

Chromosome

Question 7

Piaget’s sensorimotor stage is characterized by which of the following abilities?

Accepted Answer

Development of object permanence

Question 8

A child who is securely attached according to Ainsworth’s attachment styles is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Show distress when the caregiver leaves but is easily comforted upon return.

Question 9

Which parenting style, according to Baumrind, is associated with high warmth and high control, often resulting in children with high self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Question 10

Vygotsky’s concept of the 'zone of proximal development' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The range of tasks a child can perform with guidance but not alone.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the APGAR scale?

Accepted Answer

A quick assessment of newborn health based on five criteria.

Question 12

A child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is most likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty maintaining attention and impulsivity.

Question 13

According to Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, a child who follows rules to avoid punishment is operating at which level?

Accepted Answer

Preconventional

Question 14

Which formula is used to calculate IQ in the original Stanford-Binet test?

Accepted Answer

$$ IQ = \frac{Mental\ Age}{Chronological\ Age} 	imes 100 $$

Question 15

Which of the following best exemplifies 'continuous change' in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

A gradual increase in vocabulary over several years.

Question 16

Which brain scanning method is most appropriate for measuring electrical activity in the brain during a cognitive task?

Accepted Answer

EEG

Question 17

In classical conditioning, which term describes the process by which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response?

Accepted Answer

Acquisition

Question 18

A child who is in Piaget’s preoperational stage is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Engage in symbolic play and egocentric thinking.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of 'heterozygous' genotype?

Accepted Answer

Aa

Question 20

A child who demonstrates 'parallel play' is:

Accepted Answer

Playing alongside other children without interacting.

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