Human Development and Behavioral Science Quiz

Erik Erikson is known for his psychosocial theory, which outlines eight stages of development, each characterized by a unique psychosocial crisis.

The 'terrible twos' typically occur between the ages of 2 and 3, marked by increased independence and challenging behavior in toddlers.

The Sensorimotor stage in Jean Piaget's theory occurs during infancy and is characterized by the development of object permanence and motor skills.

The primary focus of Freud's phallic stage is the resolution of conflicts related to sexuality, particularly the Oedipus and Electra complexes.

Neurogenesis is the process of forming new neurons in the brain, contributing to brain plasticity and learning.

Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior.

Albert Bandura is associated with the concept of 'self-efficacy,' which refers to an individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish tasks.

Mary Ainsworth identified secure, insecure-avoidant, and insecure-ambivalent attachment styles, but 'Disorganized' is not a primary attachment style.

Abraham Maslow introduced the concept of 'self-actualization' as the highest level of psychological development in his hierarchy of needs.

Reconsolidation is the process by which existing memories are altered, revised, or influenced by new information.

Lawrence Kohlberg developed a theory of moral development with stages such as preconventional, conventional, and postconventional morality.

Extinction in classical conditioning refers to the diminishing of a conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is no longer presented.

Lev Vygotsky proposed the sociocultural theory of cognitive development, emphasizing the role of social interactions and cultural influences.

According to Erik Erikson, the primary developmental task during adolescence is the resolution of the identity vs. role confusion crisis.

The 'Spotlight effect' is the cognitive distortion where individuals believe they are being constantly observed or scrutinized by others.

Conformity in social psychology refers to the tendency of individuals to adjust their behavior or beliefs to align with a group's norms or expectations.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, often implicated in addiction.

The hypothalamus is a brain structure primarily responsible for regulating basic bodily functions, including heart rate, breathing, and aspects of emotion and memory.

The temporal lobe is primarily associated with language processing, including comprehension and production of speech.