Dr Thomas Wants to Determine Why Some Children Are Hyperactive

question 113

Multiple Choice

Dr. Thomas wants to determine why some children are hyperactive, while others are not. Which of the following motives for studying child development does this best represent?

• A) To gain insight into the origins of adult behavior
• B) To gain insight into sex differences and gender roles and the effects of culture on development
• C) To gain insight into the origins, prevention, and treatment of developmental problems
• D) To optimize conditions for development

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A developmental stage in Piaget's theory, occurring from ages 2 to 7, where children are beginning to develop logical thought but are not yet capable of concrete reasoning.

Formal-Operations Stage

The fourth and final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from age 12 onwards, characterized by the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Oral Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory during infancy where the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and exploration.

Genital Stage

The final stage of Freud's psychosexual development where healthy sexual development is characterized by the strong sexual interest in the opposite sex.