Question 1

Babies become attached to their mothers because their mothers provide them with nourishment needed for survival.

Accepted Answer

While nourishment is certainly a key factor in a baby's survival, attachment is not solely based on this. Babies also become attached to their mothers through factors such as physical touch, soothing voice, and responsive care. Attachment is a biologically driven instinctual process that goes beyond just meeting a child's basic needs.

Question 2

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,the crisis often faced by young adults is focusing on personal and family needs and contributing to society.

Accepted Answer

The crisis often faced by young adults according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development is intimacy vs. isolation, which focuses on forming intimate relationships with others, rather than primarily on personal and family needs and contributing to society.

Question 3

For adults,positive emotions decline with age while negative emotions increase.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that as people age, they tend to experience more positive emotions and fewer negative ones. This phenomenon is often referred to as the "positivity effect," suggesting that emotional well-being improves with age.

Question 4

Recent research has confirmed Piaget's belief that children are egocentric through the entire preoperational stage.

Accepted Answer

Recent research has shown that children display varying degrees of egocentrism and can demonstrate understanding of others' perspectives earlier than Piaget suggested, indicating that egocentrism decreases more gradually and is not as pervasive throughout the entire preoperational stage.

Question 5

Habituation refers to the formation of new habits and reflexes.

Accepted Answer

Habituation is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations, not the formation of new habits and reflexes.

Question 6

At birth,the newborn has an estimated 100 billion neurons.

Accepted Answer

It is true that at birth, the newborn has an estimated 100 billion neurons.

Question 7

Adolescents are more likely to engage in risky behaviour when they are in the presence of other adolescents.

Accepted Answer

This is true as peer pressure can influence adolescent behavior and lead to increased risk-taking when around peers.

Question 8

There is no scientific evidence that vaccines can cause autism.

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have been conducted on this topic and no scientific evidence has been found to support the claim that vaccines cause autism. The original study that proposed a link between the MMR vaccine and autism has been discredited and retracted by the journal that published it. Vaccines are considered safe and effective in preventing serious illnesses.

Question 9

During the embryonic stage,cellular divisions begin to take place which will eventually lead to multiple organ,nervous system,and skin tissues.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Maternal use of cigarettes during pregnancy causes damage to the placenta but not to the baby itself.

Accepted Answer

Maternal use of cigarettes during pregnancy can cause multiple negative effects on the developing baby including low birth weight, premature birth, respiratory issues, and increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome. The chemicals in cigarettes can cross the placenta and affect the baby's organs and development. Additionally, smoking can also cause damage to the placenta which can result in decreased oxygen and nutrient supply to the baby.

Deck 10: A: Lifespan Development