Question 1

Which principle of lifespan development, as described by Paul Baltes, explains why a person may gain new skills in one area while losing abilities in another as they age?

Accepted Answer

Development is multidirectional

Question 2

A researcher wants to study how moral reasoning changes from ages 5 to 10 by testing the same group of children every year. Which research method is most appropriate for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal research

Question 3

According to Piaget, which process occurs when a child modifies their existing schema to incorporate new information that does not fit?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation

Question 4

A child who repeatedly drops different objects to see how they fall is demonstrating which substage of Piaget’s sensorimotor stage?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary circular reactions

Question 5

Which attachment pattern, as identified by Ainsworth’s Strange Situation, is characterized by a child who avoids or ignores the caregiver and shows little emotion at separation or reunion?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant attachment

Question 6

During the embryonic period of prenatal development, which principle describes the pattern of development from the head toward the lower body?

Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal principle

Question 7

A child in the preoperational stage insists that a tall, thin glass contains more water than a short, wide glass, even though both have the same amount. Which cognitive limitation is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Centration

Question 8

Which parenting style is most likely to produce children who are independent, friendly, self-assertive, and cooperative, according to the module?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Question 9

A child who has difficulty reading, often reverses letters, and struggles to associate letters with sounds is most likely experiencing which learning disability?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia

Question 10

According to Kohlberg’s theory, which stage of moral development is characterized by decisions based on personal benefit and reciprocal exchange?

Accepted Answer

Self-interest and reward

Question 11

Which brain process during infancy involves the elimination of unused neural connections, making brain functioning more efficient?

Accepted Answer

Synaptic pruning

Question 12

A child who is able to arrange objects in order of length from shortest to longest is demonstrating which concrete operational skill?

Accepted Answer

Seriation

Question 13

Which form of aggression, commonly seen in preschool girls, involves nonphysical behaviour intended to hurt another person’s feelings?

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression

Question 14

A child who shows minimal social and emotional responsiveness, limited positive affect, and inhibition after experiencing severe neglect is most likely exhibiting symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

Reactive Attachment Disorder

Question 15

Which research design combines features of both longitudinal and cross-sectional methods to help separate age change from age differences?

Accepted Answer

Sequential research

Question 16

In Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, which system includes the immediate settings and people with direct contact with the child?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Question 17

A preschool child uses private speech to guide their actions while solving a puzzle. According to Vygotsky, this behaviour is best explained as:

Accepted Answer

A tool for self-regulation and problem solving

Question 18

Which principle of development explains why a child’s ability to control their head precedes their ability to control their legs?

Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal principle

Question 19

A child in middle childhood who believes they can successfully complete a difficult math problem is demonstrating high:

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Question 20

Which of the following is a major risk factor for postpartum depression according to the module?

Accepted Answer

Previous depression

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