GRE psychology Domain 4: Developmental Welcome to your GRE psychology Domain 4: Developmental 1. GRE Psychology: Developmental Which theory proposes that cognitive development in children involves a sociocultural process that is largely driven by interactions with adults and more skilled peers? A. Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development B. Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory C. Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory D. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development None 2. GRE Psychology: Developmental In the context of attachment theory, which pattern of attachment is characterized by the child showing little or no distress when the caregiver leaves and avoiding the caregiver upon return? A. Secure Attachment B. Ambivalent Attachment C. Avoidant Attachment D. Disorganized Attachment None 3. GRE Psychology: Developmental According to Jean Piaget, at which stage of cognitive development do children begin to think logically about abstract concepts and hypothetical situations? A. Sensorimotor Stage B. Preoperational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage D. Formal Operational Stage None 4. GRE Psychology: Developmental Which developmental theory posits that people go through eight stages of development, each characterized by a psychological crisis? A. Freud's Psychosexual Development Theory B. Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory C. Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development D. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development None 5. GRE Psychology: Developmental In the context of moral development, Lawrence Kohlberg's theory is primarily focused on: A. Behavioral aspects of morality B. Emotional responses to moral dilemmas C. The reasoning process behind moral decision-making D. Cultural influences on moral values None 6. GRE Psychology: Developmental Which concept, introduced by Mary Ainsworth, refers to the method used to assess the quality of attachment between infants and their caregivers? A. Attachment Behavioral System B. The Strange Situation C. Secure Base Phenomenon D. Parental Investment Theory None 7. GRE Psychology: Developmental The concept of "object permanence" is best associated with which developmental stage in Piaget's theory? A. Sensorimotor Stage B. Preoperational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage D. Formal Operational Stage None 8. GRE Psychology: Developmental According to Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which system refers to the immediate environment in which a person lives and interacts? A. Microsystem B. Mesosystem C. Exosystem D. Macrosystem None 9. GRE Psychology: Developmental The phenomenon of "adolescent egocentrism" is most closely associated with which developmental theory? A. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development B. Piaget's theory of cognitive development C. Vygotsky's sociocultural theory D. Kohlberg's theory of moral development None 10. GRE Psychology: Developmental Harry Harlow's research with rhesus monkeys primarily contributed to our understanding of: A. Cognitive development B. Attachment and the importance of comfort in bonding C. Moral reasoning D. Language acquisition None 11. GRE Psychology: Developmental The concept of "scaffolding" in the context of child development was most prominently advocated by: A. Jean Piaget B. Lev Vygotsky C. Erik Erikson D. Lawrence Kohlberg None 12. GRE Psychology: Developmental In developmental psychology, the term "critical period" is best defined as: A. A specific time during development when certain skills or abilities are most easily acquired. B. A stage in life when an individual is most vulnerable to stress. C. The period during which a child must develop a sense of trust. D. Any phase where rapid developmental change occurs. None 13. GRE Psychology: Developmental Which developmental concept refers to the understanding that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives, and develops around age 4 or 5? A. Object permanence B. Conservation C. Egocentrism D. Theory of mind None 14. GRE Psychology: Developmental The "visual cliff" experiment, which tests depth perception in infants, primarily contributes to our understanding of: A. Attachment theory B. Cognitive development C. Sensory and perceptual development D. Motor development None 15. GRE Psychology: Developmental In the context of language development, Noam Chomsky's concept of a "universal grammar" suggests that: A. All human languages share a common structure and set of rules. B. Children learn language primarily through imitation and reinforcement. C. Language development is a result of general cognitive development. D. The acquisition of language is influenced by the specific language environment. None 16. GRE Psychology: Developmental In developmental psychology, the term "habituation" refers to: A. The process of forming habits through reinforcement. B. The decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations. C. The increase in a response due to novelty. D. The ability to remember and recall past events. None 17. GRE Psychology: Developmental According to Carol Gilligan, traditional theories of moral development: A. Overemphasize the role of justice and underemphasize the role of care and responsibility. B. Correctly identify the universal stages of moral reasoning. C. Fail to account for cultural differences in moral reasoning. D. Overlook the importance of early childhood experiences. None 18. GRE Psychology: Developmental The concept of "conservation" in cognitive development, as proposed by Jean Piaget, refers to the understanding that: A. Physical properties of objects remain the same despite changes in their form or appearance. B. Natural resources must be preserved for future generations. C. Emotional states are consistent over time. D. Behaviors should be consistent with moral principles. None 19. GRE Psychology: Developmental In the context of adolescent development, the term "identity foreclosure" refers to: A. A period of experimentation with different roles and identities. B. The premature commitment to an identity without adequate exploration. C. A state of confusion about one's role in society. D. The process of integrating various aspects of the self into a cohesive whole. None 20. GRE Psychology: Developmental Which of the following best describes the "zone of proximal development" in Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development? A. The range of tasks that a child can perform independently. B. The range of tasks that a child can perform with the help of a more knowledgeable other. C. The level at which a child can understand abstract concepts. D. The period during which rapid cognitive growth occurs. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up