In the Context of Theories of Development, a Cognitive Theorist

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the context of theories of development, a cognitive theorist is most likely to study:

• A) how children confront and resolve developmental crises in their lives.
• B) how the id, ego, and superego work together to form a healthy personality.
• C) how patterns of reinforcement and punishment promote learning.
• D) how children perceive and mentally represent the world.

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Definitions:

Self-standards

Internal benchmarks or criteria that individuals set for themselves in order to gauge their performance or behavior.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Biological Perspective

A view in psychology that emphasizes the study of physiological bases of behavior and the importance of genes and the environment in shaping behavior.

Vague Sense

A feeling or perception that is not clearly defined or is indistinct in nature.