Human Growth Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'formal operational thought' in Piaget's final cognitive stage?
Answer: Ability to think abstractly and reason hypothetically
Formal operational thought, emerging around age 12, enables abstract reasoning, hypothetical thinking, and systematic problem-solving.
In developmental psychology, 'critical periods' refer to:
Answer: Times during which specific experiences are essential for normal development
Critical periods are windows of time during which particular environmental inputs are necessary for normal developmental outcomes, as seen in language acquisition.
Kübler-Ross's stage model of grief identified which of the following as the final stage?
Answer: Acceptance
Kübler-Ross's five stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance—conclude with acceptance of the loss or impending death.
The concept of 'conservation' in Piaget's theory refers to a child's ability to understand that:
Answer: Quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance
Conservation is the understanding that properties such as volume, mass, and number remain constant despite perceptual transformations.
Havighurst's developmental tasks theory proposes that each life stage presents specific tasks; failure to master them results in:
Answer: Difficulty with future developmental tasks and social disapproval
Havighurst argued that failing to accomplish stage-specific tasks leads to unhappiness, disapproval by society, and difficulty mastering later tasks.
Which of the following is an example of 'foreclosure' in Marcia's identity status framework?
Answer: A teen who adopts parental career and religious values without personal exploration
Foreclosure involves commitment to an identity without prior exploration, often by accepting values assigned by parents or authority figures.
According to Super's career development theory, the stage in which individuals explore various occupational roles typically occurs during:
Answer: Exploration stage (15–24)
Super's exploration stage (approximately ages 15–24) involves tentative choices, role experimentation, and narrowing of career options.