Developmental Theories (Msq Drill 279)
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Which of the following proposed a theory that was based on developmental neurology?
- A.
Jean Piaget
- B.
Lawrence Kolhberg
- C.
Sigmund Freud
- D.
Carol Flannigan
- E.
Erik Erikson
Correct Answer
C. Sigmund Freud -
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Which stage of Sigmund Freud's theory occurs as a result of continued development of long tracts?
- A.
Oral
- B.
Anal
- C.
Phallic
- D.
Latency, Motor & cognitive development
- E.
Adulthood, Refinement
Correct Answer
C. pHallicExplanation
A child discovers that touching certain areas of their body feels good because the neuronal connections to the distal areas are being completed.Rate this question:
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Neural development of sphincter control occurs in which stage of Freud's theory?
- A.
Oral
- B.
Anal
- C.
Phallic
- D.
Latency, Motor & cognitive development
- E.
Adulthood, refinement
Correct Answer
B. AnalExplanation
Child starts learning to control bowel and bladder.Rate this question:
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From birth to about 18 months the child develops the following characteristics to ensure survival. Check all that apply.
- A.
Sucking
- B.
Grasping
- C.
Yawning
- D.
Toileting
- E.
Rooting
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sucking
B. Grasping
E. RootingExplanation
This is in the oral phase or first stage of Freud's theory.Rate this question:
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- 5.
More muscular control is achieved in this stage. In fact brain cells that are not used are lost.
- A.
Oral
- B.
Anal
- C.
Phallic
- D.
Latency, motor & cognitive development
- E.
Adulthood, refinement
Correct Answer
D. Latency, motor & cognitive development -
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Place the stages of Freud's theory in the correct order.
- A.
Anal, oral, latency & motro & cognitive development, adulthood
- B.
Oral, anal, phallic, latency, adulthood
- C.
Oral, anal, refinement, phallic, adulthood, refinement
- D.
Oral, phallic, anal, motor and cognitive development, adulthood
Correct Answer
B. Oral, anal, pHallic, latency, adulthood -
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Who developed the psychosocial theory of development?
- A.
Freud
- B.
Piaget
- C.
Gilligan
- D.
Erikson
- E.
Kohlberg
Correct Answer
D. Erikson -
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Kohlberg's theory was mainly structured around research done on:
- A.
Men
- B.
Women
- C.
Boys
- D.
Girls
Correct Answer
C. Boys -
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Place the stages of Freud's theory in the correct order.
- A.
Anal, oral, latency & motro & cognitive development, adulthood
- B.
Oral, anal, phallic, latency, adulthood
- C.
Oral, anal, refinement, phallic, adulthood, refinement
- D.
Oral, phallic, anal, motor and cognitive development, adulthood
Correct Answer
B. Oral, anal, pHallic, latency, adulthood -
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Kohlberg's theory is known as the ________ developmental theory.
- A.
Psychosexual
- B.
Cognitive
- C.
Moral
- D.
Psychosocial
Correct Answer
C. Moral -
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Who developed the psychosocial theory of development?
- A.
Freud
- B.
Piaget
- C.
Gilligan
- D.
Erikson
- E.
Kohlberg
Correct Answer
D. Erikson -
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Are individualized responses a consequence of reason or emotion?
- A.
Reason
- B.
Emotion
Correct Answer
A. ReasonExplanation
Generalized responses are a consequence of emotion.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which is more discriminatory: Reason or emotion?
- A.
Reason
- B.
Emotion
Correct Answer
A. ReasonExplanation
Emotion has poor discrimination.Rate this question:
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Kohlberg's theory is known as the ________ developmental theory.
- A.
Psychosexual
- B.
Cognitive
- C.
Moral
- D.
Psychosocial
Correct Answer
C. Moral -
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Reactions to emotions are faster or slower when compared to those reactions that are due to reason?
- A.
Faster
- B.
Slower
Correct Answer
A. Faster -
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Piaget's cognitive developmental theory recognizes that interpersonal bonding and the first sense of self develops in this stage:
- A.
Sensorimotor
- B.
Preoperational
- C.
Concrete operational
- D.
Formal operational thought
Correct Answer
B. PreoperationalExplanation
These are the terrible two's. From 2-6 years. Interpersonal bonding is established through the development of language - saying the first word.Rate this question:
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In perfoming an assessment on a child you state: orange and apple. The answer you receive is "they taste good." This patient is in which stage of Piaget's cognitive developmental theory?
- A.
Sensorimotor
- B.
Preoperational
- C.
Concrete operational
- D.
Formal operational
Correct Answer
C. Concrete operationalExplanation
This is a concrete answer. The patient has not yet developed abstract thinking. Abstract thinking is developed in the next stage i.e. formal operational thought.Rate this question:
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- 18.
You notice that your patient has developed an appreciation for concepts of "ideal vs real." What stage of Piaget's theory have they achieved?
- A.
Sensorimotor
- B.
Preoperational
- C.
Concrete operational
- D.
Formal operational
Correct Answer
D. Formal operationalExplanation
Not only is abstract reasoning developed in this stage. The individual has also become able to self reflect and self regulate. The sense of what is "real" vs what is ideal is appreciated.Rate this question:
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Rules that are taught to a child in this stage are not only understood but the child is also able to classify and quantify them as well.
- A.
Sensorimotor
- B.
Preoperational
- C.
Concrete operational
- D.
Formal operational thought
Correct Answer
C. Concrete operationalExplanation
The child is about 6-11 years old. The rules of "thinking" are starting to make sense in their head.Rate this question:
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- 20.
You notice that your patient has developed an appreciation for concepts of "ideal vs real." What stage of Piaget's theory have they achieved?
- A.
Sensorimotor
- B.
Preoperational
- C.
Concrete operational
- D.
Formal operational
Correct Answer
D. Formal operationalExplanation
Not only is abstract reasoning developed in this stage. The individual has also become able to self reflect and self regulate. The sense of what is "real" vs what is ideal is appreciated.Rate this question:
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- 21.
An individual in this stage will have increased object recognition and differentiation.
- A.
Sensorimotor
- B.
Preoperational
- C.
Concrete operational
- D.
Formal operational though
Correct Answer
A. SensorimotorExplanation
A baby uses its senses. For instance can smell and see and thus able to recognize its mother.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Finally place the following Piaget's cognitive developmental steps in their correct order.
- A.
Preoperational, sensorimotor, concrete operational, formal operational thought
- B.
Concrete operational, sensorimotor, formal operational thought, preoperational
- C.
Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational thought
- D.
Formal operational thought, sensorimotor, concrete operational, preoperational
Correct Answer
C. Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational thoughtExplanation
sensorimotor - birth to 2 years, preoperational 2-6 yrs, concrete operational 6-11 years, formal operational thought past 11 yearsRate this question:
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Whose theory is based on psychosocial development?
- A.
Freud
- B.
Kohlberg
- C.
Gilligan
- D.
Erickson
- E.
Piaget
Correct Answer
D. Erickson -
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From birth to 18 months a baby is in which stage of Erickson's psychosocial developmental theory?
- A.
Autonomy vs shame and doubt
- B.
Identity vs role confusion
- C.
Satisfaction
- D.
Industry vs inferiority
- E.
Trust vs mistrust
Correct Answer
E. Trust vs mistrust -
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In this stage the individual develops a rudimentary sense of courage.
- A.
Trust vs mistrust - birth to 18months
- B.
Autonomy vs shame and doubt - 18m to 3yrs
- C.
Initiative vs guilt 3-5yrs
- D.
Identity vs role confusion 12-18yrs
- E.
18-35 intimacy vs isolation
Correct Answer
B. Autonomy vs shame and doubt - 18m to 3yrs -
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"Little projects" that the individual engagesin in this stage help them to achieve a feeling of purpose.
- A.
Trust vs mistrust
- B.
Autonomy vs shame and doubt
- C.
Initiative vs guilt
- D.
Identity vs role confusion
- E.
Industry vs inferiority
Correct Answer
E. Industry vs inferiority -
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Feelings of being jilted can perpetuate in this individual at this stage of psychosocial development and thus affect their views to fidelity and devotion.
- A.
Intiative vs guilt
- B.
Industry vs inferiority
- C.
Intimacy vs isolation
- D.
Identity vs role confusion
- E.
Generativity vs stagnation
Correct Answer
D. Identity vs role confusionExplanation
12-18 year olds. Their sense of identity is being shaped at this point in their life.Rate this question:
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"I have learned some really good things in my life. I want to pass these along to my grandchildren and I fell good about doing that." This individual is in what stage of Erickson's theory of psychosocial development?
- A.
Intergrity vs despair
- B.
Generativity vs stagnation
- C.
Intimacy vs isolation
- D.
Identity vs role confusion
- E.
Intitiative vs guilt
Correct Answer
A. Intergrity vs despairExplanation
During this stage the individual has positive reflections, satifaction and wisdom. With wisdome comes the discernment of goodness and the desire to pass it along.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Feelings of being jilted can perpetuate in this individual at this stage of psychosocial development and thus affect their views to fidelity and devotion.
- A.
Intiative vs guilt
- B.
Industry vs inferiority
- C.
Intimacy vs isolation
- D.
Identity vs role confusion
- E.
Generativity vs stagnation
Correct Answer
D. Identity vs role confusionExplanation
12-18 year olds. Their sense of identity is being shaped at this point in their life.Rate this question:
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This indidual is at a point in his life where he is learning things that need careful sequence.
- A.
Trust vs mistrust
- B.
Autonomy vs shame and doubt
- C.
Initiative vs guilt
- D.
Industry vs inferiority
- E.
Identity vs role confusion
Correct Answer
D. Industry vs inferiorityExplanation
6-12 School age, feelings of competency are developed.Rate this question:
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This is the stage where an individual reproduces themself and accomplishes what they want in life.
- A.
Initiative vs guilt
- B.
Industry vs inferiority
- C.
Identity vs role confusion
- D.
Intimacy vs isolation
- E.
Generativity vs stagnation
Correct Answer
E. Generativity vs stagnation -
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Universal altruism is developed in this stage. "I feel so worthwhile, I am giving back to society." This individual also has "rightful pride."
- A.
Identity vs role confusion
- B.
Intimacy vs isolation
- C.
Generativity vs stagnation
- D.
Intergrity vs despair
- E.
Initiative vs guilt
Correct Answer
C. Generativity vs stagnation -
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"This is more of who I am than I have ever shared with anyone else, but you." What stage is this individual in?
- A.
Identity vs role confusion
- B.
Intimacy vs isolation
- C.
Generativity vs stagnation
- D.
Intergrity vs despair
- E.
Reflections
Correct Answer
B. Intimacy vs isolation -
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Positive reflections, satisfaction and wisdom occur in this stage.
- A.
Generativity vs stagnation
- B.
Death integrity vs despair
- C.
Intimacy vs isolation
- D.
Identity vs role confusion
Correct Answer
B. Death integrity vs despair -
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Do ALL people eventually reach Piaget's stage of formal operational thought stage?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Some people never get past the concrete operational stage.Rate this question:
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The most clinically useful theory of development is:
- A.
Freud - psychosexual
- B.
Piaget - cognitive
- C.
Erickson - psychosocial
- D.
Kohlberg - moral
- E.
Gilligan - Moral
Correct Answer
C. Erickson - psychosocial -
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Which of the following traits is a UNIQUELY human trait?
- A.
Altruism
- B.
Self sacrifice
- C.
Moral deliberation
- D.
Concern for the good of all
Correct Answer
C. Moral deliberation -
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The two fundamental moral questions to be answered when considering moral deliberation and the brain include:
- A.
What kind of person have I become?
- B.
What kind of person do I want to be?
- C.
All things considered, what is the wrong thing that has been done in every circumstance?
- D.
All things considered what is the right thing to do in any given circumstance?
- E.
What is right vs what is right?
Correct Answer(s)
B. What kind of person do I want to be?
D. All things considered what is the right thing to do in any given circumstance?Explanation
This is a self reflective process.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Who postulated the existence of a "golden mean?"
- A.
Kant
- B.
Aristotle
- C.
Bentham/Mill
- D.
Locke
- E.
Satre
Correct Answer
B. Aristotle -
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An individual who is _________ is within the golden mean postulated by Aristotle.
- A.
Risky
- B.
Right
- C.
Virtuous
- D.
Immoral
- E.
Happy
Correct Answer
C. Virtuous -
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Being a really really good person. This statement can be used within the context of which of the following moral deliberation schools of thought?
- A.
Intent : Kant
- B.
Utility: Bentham/Mill
- C.
Right: Locke
- D.
Personal responsiblity: Satre, Camus
- E.
Virtue: Aristotle
Correct Answer
E. Virtue: Aristotle -
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If generosity is on one end of the golden mean, which of the following is on the opposite pole?
- A.
Sharing
- B.
Coward
- C.
Stingy
- D.
Altruistic
- E.
Loving
Correct Answer
C. StingyExplanation
The traits on either side of the golden mean are opposite to each other. A virtuous person would therefore fall within the mean.Rate this question:
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What moral deliberation considers natural expectations in our social order?
- A.
Utility: Bentham/Mill
- B.
Rights: Locke
- C.
Personal responsiblity:Sartre/Camus
- D.
Intent: Kant
Correct Answer
B. Rights: LockeExplanation
"Natural laws" and social contracts are of essence to Locke. In our social order our natural expectation is that we have certain rights.Rate this question:
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Maximizing pleasure and happiness are central to this view of moral deliberation.
- A.
Virtue
- B.
Intent
- C.
Utility
- D.
Rights
- E.
Personal responsiblity
Correct Answer
C. Utility -
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Which of the following is a form of consequetialism or ethical egoism?
- A.
Virtue- Aristotle
- B.
Intent
- C.
Utillity
- D.
Rights
- E.
Personal responsibility
Correct Answer
C. Utillity -
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Aristotle's theory of moral deliberation i.e. virtue tells us how to "be." Does this theory give us instructions on how to achieve this virtue?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
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"Doing unto others what you would have done to you," "putting yourself into the other person's shoes," "We have a duty to one another." - Name the theory
- A.
Virtue - Aristotle
- B.
Intent - Kant
- C.
Utility - Bentham/Mill
- D.
Rights- Locke
- E.
Personal responsibility - Satre/Camus
Correct Answer
B. Intent - KantExplanation
The ethics of duty - Daeontology. Kant universalizes rightness and wrongness.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Maximizing pleasure and happiness are central to this view of moral deliberation.
- A.
Virtue
- B.
Intent
- C.
Utility
- D.
Rights
- E.
Personal responsiblity
Correct Answer
C. Utility -
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Whose moral deliberation view states that it is all well and good to have intent, but the intent should not be maximized to the point of severe consequence.
- A.
Virtue
- B.
Intent
- C.
Utility
- D.
Rights
- E.
Personal responsibility
Correct Answer
C. UtilityExplanation
In other words, Benthams & Mills theory of utility takes Kant's theory of Intent a step further. They postulate that intent on its own is not enough. They state that the outcome should also be considered. According to Kant though, it is your intent that counts.Rate this question:
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"We let the evil in the world happen because we allowed it to happen. We had the freedom and choice to prevent it by not allowing the perpetrators of this evil into power." - Whose theory supports this view?
- A.
Virtu - Aristotle
- B.
Intent - Kant
- C.
Utility - Bentham/Mill
- D.
Rights - Locke
- E.
Personal responsiblity - Satre/Camus
Correct Answer
E. Personal responsiblity - Satre/Camus -
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