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Question 1 / Developmental Psychology

Ramesh's mother hides the doll under a blanket when he is playing with it. He makes no attempt to look for it and acts as if it does not exist. Which Piagetian stage of development is indicated in his behavior?

A. Object permanence stage
B. Preoperational stage
C. Concrete operational stage
D. Sensorimotor stage

Correct answer

D. Sensorimotor stage

Why

Sensorimotor stage is the keyed answer for this generated CPET Psychology review draft.

Question 2 / Developmental Psychology

An infant acts indifferent to her mother's presence; does not seem greatly disturbed by her departure, and does not go to her when she returns. This is an example of ___

A. Secure attachment
B. Insecure attachment / resistant
C. Insecure attachment / avoidant
D. Preoperational attachment

Correct answer

C. Insecure attachment / avoidant

Why

Insecure attachment / avoidant is the keyed answer for this generated CPET Psychology review draft.

Question 3 / Developmental Psychology

Noam Chomsky explains the acquisition of language in children in asserting that ___

A. Knowledge of language is modeled from caregivers
B. Knowledge of language is innate
C. Knowledge of language is reinforced in school
D. Practice is the key to knowledge of language

Correct answer

B. Knowledge of language is innate

Why

Knowledge of language is innate is the keyed answer for this generated CPET Psychology review draft.

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