PSYCH 355 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Board Book, Speed Reading, Object Permanence
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Study questions - psychology 355 (cognitive development) - exam #1 fall 2017: be able to define/explain the following terms. Make sure to give a complete answer, including an example (where appropriate): biologically primary abilities vs. biologically secondary abilities, biologically primary abilities: an ability, knowledge, or skill which is necessary for growth and evolution. With proper motivation, children develop these primary abilities in order to perform higher tasks: example: language acquisition, biologically secondary abilities: a specialized form of ability which develops from a primary one. Lined up rocks counted them, counted them backward, put them in a circle, always got the same number. 2 will remain in a: a-not-b error: repeatedly see toy in slot a and the object is changed to slot b, but the baby continues to reach for slot a. Successful at tasks at 12-18 months old: egocentrism: inability to take another person"s perspective.
