What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous development in psychology? Continuous development is a concept in biology, while discontinuous development is a concept in psychology. Continuous development involves small, regular improvements, while discontinuous development involves large, infrequent improvements. Continuous development involves large, infrequent improvements, while discontinuous development involves small, regular improvements. Continuous development is only applicable to physical growth, while discontinuous development applies to cognitive growth.

Continuous development involves small, regular improvements, while discontinuous development involves large, infrequent improvements.

How do qualitative changes differ from quantitative changes in developmental psychology? Qualitative changes are related to physical growth, while quantitative changes are related to emotional growth. Qualitative changes occur only in childhood, while quantitative changes occur throughout life. Qualitative changes refer to changes in type or quality, while quantitative changes refer to changes in quantity. Qualitative changes are expressed through numbers, while quantitative changes are not.

Qualitative changes refer to changes in type or quality, while quantitative changes refer to changes in quantity.

What is accommodation in the context of cognitive development? Accommodation is the process of fitting new information into existing schemata without changing them. Accommodation is the ability to recall information from long-term memory. Accommodation is the process of learning new skills through repetition. Accommodation is the process of changing or updating schemata to incorporate new information.

Accommodation is the process of changing or updating schemata to incorporate new information.

What is assimilation in cognitive development? Assimilation is the process of changing schemata to fit new information. Assimilation is the process of incorporating new information into existing schemata without changing them. Assimilation is the process of learning through observation. Assimilation is the ability to understand abstract concepts.

Assimilation is the process of incorporating new information into existing schemata without changing them.

What is a longitudinal study and how is it used in psychological research? A longitudinal study collects data at a single point in time to analyze current behavior. A longitudinal study collects data over a period of time to compare changes in behavior. A longitudinal study examines the impact of cultural differences on behavior. A longitudinal study focuses on the genetic basis of behavior.

A longitudinal study collects data over a period of time to compare changes in behavior.

What are the four types of developmental change represented by the acronym SPEC? Sensory, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive Social, Physical, Educational, Cultural Social, Psychological, Environmental, Cognitive

Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive

What are the key components of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development? Two stages: sensorimotor and preoperational Three stages: preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational Five stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational, post-formal Four stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational

Four stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational

What characterizes the sensorimotor stage in Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development? Infants begin to understand abstract concepts and logical reasoning. Infants develop language and symbolic thinking, but lack object permanence. Infants focus on social interactions and emotional development. Infants understand the world through sensory experiences and motor abilities, developing object permanence.

Infants understand the world through sensory experiences and motor abilities, developing object permanence.

What are the characteristics of the preoperational stage in Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development? Children develop logical thinking and understand conservation. Children begin to use symbols and language, and engage in pretend play. Children focus on abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking. Children rely solely on sensory experiences to understand the world.

Children begin to use symbols and language, and engage in pretend play.

What skills do children acquire in the preoperational stage of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development? Social interaction, emotional regulation, language development Logical reasoning, abstract thinking, conservation Object permanence, goal-directed behavior, symbolic play Egocentrism, animism, transformation, centration

Egocentrism, animism, transformation, centration

Why do we study human development? identity vs identity confusion longer we must interact with people of all ages Chronosystem (Bronfenbrenner)

we must interact with people of all ages

characteristics of lifespan stability Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory development lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, plasticity, contextual, growth/maintenance/ regulation of loss, biology/culture and the individual, contemporary concerns

lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, plasticity, contextual, growth/maintenance/ regulation of loss, biology/culture and the individual, contemporary concerns

What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) designed for? A schedule for standardized testing A general curriculum for all students A plan for extracurricular activities A written statement tailored for a disabled student

A written statement tailored for a disabled student

What does critical thinking involve? Memorizing facts and figures Thinking reflectively and productively while evaluating evidence Following instructions without question Avoiding complex problems

Thinking reflectively and productively while evaluating evidence

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