Developmental Psychology

question 116

Multiple Choice

Developmental psychology:

• A)focuses primarily on educational,social,and career adjustment problems.
• B)studies how people grow and change from the moment of conception through death.
• C)focuses on higher mental processes,including thinking,memory,reasoning,problem solving,judging,decision making,and language.
• D)deals with the study,diagnosis,and treatment of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants, usually between 4 to 8 months, characterized by the repetition of actions that produce an effect on the environment, signaling the beginning of intentional behavior.

Symbolic Functioning

A cognitive development process where individuals learn to use symbols, such as language or pictures, to represent objects, actions, or ideas.

Reflex

An automatic and involuntary response to a stimulus, which is a basic mechanism of the nervous system.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something, driving individuals to explore and discover new information or experiences.