Fundamentals of Lifespan Development Quiz

First stage, where infants develop a sense of trust or mistrust based on caregiver reliability.

Stage where children become aware of gender differences and develop the Oedipus or Electra complexes.

Kohlberg's theory focuses on moral reasoning and ethical decision-making.

Constructivism highlights active engagement in learning through hands-on experiences and reflection.

Sensorimotor stage involves understanding the world through sensory experiences and developing object permanence.

Not a Piaget stage; the correct stages are sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.

Range where learning is possible with assistance, but too difficult without.

Bronfenbrenner's theory explores how the environment impacts development through various systems.

Timeframe when development is particularly susceptible to external influences.

There is no 'Transcendental stage' in Kohlberg's model; the stages include preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.

Carstensen's theory highlights the role of emotion regulation in social preferences as individuals age.

Adapting cognitive structures to integrate new knowledge or experiences.

Erikson's stages address psychosocial conflicts and their impact on personality development.

Bowlby emphasized the role of early attachments in shaping socioemotional development.