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What is the correct sequence of stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

A. Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational

B. Preoperational, Sensorimotor, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational

C. Formal Operational, Concrete Operational, Preoperational, Sensorimotor

D. Concrete Operational, Formal Operational, Preoperational, Sensorimotor

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A. Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational


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Who is known for the concept of the zone of proximal development and emphasized the importance of social interactions in learning?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. Albert Bandura

C. Jean Piaget

D. Lev Vygotsky

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In operant conditioning, what term is used to describe the process of weakening a behavior by removing a desired stimulus after the behavior occurs?

A. Reinforcement

B. Punishment

C. Extinction

D. Shaping

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According to Maslow, what is the term for the motivation to fulfill one's potential and become the best one can be?

A. Esteem needs

B. Self-actualization

C. Safety needs

D. Belongingness and love needs

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Which part of the brain is associated with decision-making, impulse control, and personality?

A. Amygdala

B. Prefrontal cortex

C. Hippocampus

D. Medulla

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What is the term for the phenomenon where people are more likely to recall information that is at the beginning or end of a list?

A. Primacy effect

B. Recency effect

C. Serial position effect

D. Spacing effect

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Who is known for the theory of classical conditioning and the famous Little Albert experiment?

A. John Watson

B. Ivan Pavlov

C. B.F. Skinner

D. Albert Bandura

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What is the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information in memory often referred to as?

A. Perception

B. Learning

C. Cognition

D. Memory

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According to the concept of social loafing, what happens when individuals work in a group compared to when they work alone?

A. They tend to exert less effort in a group.

B. They tend to exert more effort in a group.

C. They exert the same level of effort in both situations.

D. Their effort is unpredictable and can vary.

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According to Albert Bandura's social-cognitive theory, what is the term for the process of observing and imitating the behavior of others?

A. Operant conditioning

B. Modeling

C. Classical conditioning

D. Extinction

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What is the term for the type of learning that occurs through observing and imitating the behavior of others?

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Observational learning

D. Cognitive learning

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What is the term for the phenomenon where a person's memory can be influenced by misleading information provided after an event?

A. Retroactive interference

B. Proactive interference

C. Misinformation effect

D. Source amnesia

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What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values?

A. Confirmation bias

B. Availability heuristic

C. Anchoring and adjustment

D. Hindsight bias

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Who is known for the social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy?

A. Albert Bandura

B. Carl Rogers

C. B.F. Skinner

D. Abraham Maslow

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Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development is associated with the conflict of industry vs. inferiority?

A. Preschool age

B. School age

C. Adolescence

D. Young adulthood

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Who is known for the hierarchy of cognitive development stages, including the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages?

A. B.F. Skinner

B. Lev Vygotsky

C. Albert Bandura

D. Jean Piaget

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What is the term for the process of encoding new information by associating it with information that is already stored in memory?

A. Chunking

B. Elaborative rehearsal

C. Maintenance rehearsal

D. Priming

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Who is known for the theory of attachment, which emphasizes the importance of a secure emotional bond with a caregiver?

A. Mary Ainsworth

B. Jean Piaget

C. Erik Erikson

D. Lev Vygotsky

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According to Abraham Maslow, what is the highest level in the hierarchy of needs?

A. Esteem needs

B. Self-actualization

C. Safety needs

D. Belongingness and love needs

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In classical conditioning, what is the term for the reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of rest or time without exposure to the conditioned stimulus?

A. Spontaneous recovery

B. Generalization

C. Discrimination

D. Extinction

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What is the term for the phenomenon where people's behavior changes in response to the presence of others?

A. Social facilitation

B. Social loafing

C. Deindividuation

D. Groupthink

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Which type of reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?

A. Positive reinforcement

B. Negative reinforcement

C. Positive punishment

D. Negative punishment

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Who is known for the stages of moral development, which include pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional levels?

A. Jean Piaget

B. Erik Erikson

C. Lawrence Kohlberg

D. Sigmund Freud

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What is the role of the amygdala in the brain?

A. Regulating body temperature

B. Processing emotions, especially fear and aggression

C. Controlling movement and coordination

D. Regulating sleep-wake cycles

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Who is known for the classical conditioning experiment with dogs?

A. B.F. Skinner

B. John Watson

C. Ivan Pavlov

D. Albert Bandura

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Which type of reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior after a varying number of responses?

A. Fixed-ratio

B. Variable-ratio

C. Fixed-interval

D. Variable-interval

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Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance, which suggests that individuals experience discomfort when their attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent?

A. Leon Festinger

B. Solomon Asch

C. Stanley Milgram

D. Philip Zimbardo

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Who is known for the social cognitive theory and the concept of reciprocal determinism?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. Albert Bandura

C. B.F. Skinner

D. Carl Rogers

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According to the stages of grief proposed by Elisabeth K�bler-Ross, which stage involves accepting the reality of the loss?

A. Denial

B. Anger

C. Bargaining

D. Acceptance

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According to Erikson, what is the primary task of late childhood (6-11 years)?

A. Industry vs. Inferiority

B. Identity vs. Role Confusion

C. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

D. Intimacy vs. Isolation

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What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?

A. To transmit electrical signals

B. To receive signals from other neurons

C. To produce neurotransmitters

D. To cover and protect the axon