A Basic Child Psychology Quiz

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    Bowlby stated that “mother love in infancy and childhood is as important for mental health as are vitamins and proteins for physical health."

    • True
    • False
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Child psychology is one of the most studied areas, and this can be because it offers a chance to understand the mind and behavior of a child from birth to adolescence. In this basic child psychology quiz, we will focus on questions about how to deal with different children and offer solutions to what they are going through. Review the chapter below!

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  • 2. 

    What did Rheingold and Samuels demonstrate was vital to children's development?

    • Quiet time for reflection

    • An adequate and varied diet

    • Toys and play facilities

    Correct Answer
    A. Toys and play facilities
    Explanation
    Rheingold and Samuels demonstrated that toys and play facilities are vital to children's development. Through their research, they likely found that toys and play facilities help children develop various skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and social interaction. These resources provide opportunities for children to explore, imagine, and engage in different types of play, which are essential for their cognitive, emotional, and physical development.

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  • 3. 

    In 1943, Goldfarb found that children raised in institutions were often developmentally challenged intellectually and linguistically.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Goldfarb's findings in 1943 revealed that children who were raised in institutions faced developmental challenges in terms of their intellectual and linguistic abilities. This suggests that the statement "In 1943, Goldfarb found that children raised in institutions were often developmentally challenged intellectually and linguistically" is true.

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  • 4. 

    Maternal deprivation is when a child has formed a bond with his mother, and is then deprived of that relationship.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Maternal deprivation refers to the situation where a child has developed a close emotional bond with their mother and is subsequently separated from her. This separation can have negative effects on the child's emotional and psychological development. Therefore, the statement that maternal deprivation occurs when a child has formed a bond with their mother and is then deprived of that relationship is true.

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  • 5. 

    In 1976, Klaus and Kennell found that if a separation occurs during the first four hours following delivery, it has no effect on her creating a bond with her baby.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Klaus and Kennell's findings in 1976 actually suggest the opposite of the statement. According to their research, if a separation occurs during the first four hours following delivery, it can have a negative effect on a mother's ability to create a bond with her baby. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 6. 

    What was the mistake that Bowlby made in his study of 44 juvenile thieves?

    • He chose too narrow a cultural sample.

    • He assumed that their separation from their mothers was the cause of their delinquency.

    • He used too many juveniles that he knew personally.

    Correct Answer
    A. He assumed that their separation from their mothers was the cause of their delinquency.
    Explanation
    Bowlby made the mistake of assuming that the separation from their mothers was the cause of the delinquency in the 44 juvenile thieves. This assumption may not be accurate as there could be various other factors contributing to their delinquency. It is important to consider multiple factors and not solely focus on the separation from mothers when studying the causes of delinquency in juveniles.

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  • 7. 

    In 1945, Spitz found that children who had been separated from their mothers frequently showed which of the following? (Select 3)

    • Bursts of creativity

    • Apathy

    • Rage

    • General depression

    • Slow development

    • A strange sense of humour

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Apathy
    A. General depression
    A. Slow development
    Explanation
    Spitz's findings in 1945 revealed that children who had been separated from their mothers often displayed three specific behaviors. These behaviors included apathy, general depression, and slow development. The separation from their mothers had a negative impact on the emotional well-being and overall growth of these children, leading to a lack of interest or motivation, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and a delay in their developmental milestones.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following applied to day nurseries in 1951? (Select 3)

    • Care was dominated by hygiene and not psychological need.

    • The buildings were sprawling and hard to navigate.

    • They were often merged with other establishments in order to pool resources.

    • Children attending them were often hospitalised for long periods of time without any contact with their families.

    • They were severely understaffed.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Care was dominated by hygiene and not psychological need.
    A. Children attending them were often hospitalised for long periods of time without any contact with their families.
    A. They were severely understaffed.
    Explanation
    In 1951, day nurseries were dominated by hygiene rather than addressing psychological needs, as care was focused on maintaining cleanliness and preventing illness. Children attending these nurseries were often hospitalized for extended periods without any contact with their families, indicating a lack of emotional support and connection. Additionally, day nurseries were severely understaffed, suggesting that there was insufficient personnel to adequately care for the children.

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    In studies, if two factors correlate highly, it implies that the one causes the other.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because correlation does not imply causation. Just because two factors are strongly correlated does not mean that one factor causes the other. Correlation simply means that there is a relationship or association between the two factors, but it does not indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. Other factors or variables could be influencing the relationship between the two factors, or the correlation could be coincidental. Therefore, it is incorrect to assume that correlation implies causation.

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