FLHD chapter 1 – Flashcards
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Dorothy was born during the Great Depression. Knowing this fact allows one to know about her:
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chronosystem
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According to most developmental psychologists, the greatest influence on human development comes from:
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environment and heredity combined
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According to Piaget, intellectual advancement occurs because humans seek cognitive:
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equilibrium
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Which example best illustrates a sensitive period?
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a child learning to speak a second language
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Social learning theory was first described by:
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Bandura
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Any consequence that follows a behavior and makes the person likely to repeat that behavior is called a(n):
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reinforcement
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What is a researcher's first step when designing a research study on children's language acquisition?
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pose a research question about language acquisition
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Empirical evidence is based on:
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observations
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High school classmates are part of the same:
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cohort
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Unlike Freud, Erikson:
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emphasized family and culture in his stages.
