Exam #3 Study Guide
PSY 101-001
Fall 2010
Chapter 8
Who is Piaget?
In reference to Piaget’s work, define the following concepts:
oschemas
oassimilation
oaccommodation
Identify and explain Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development.
Explain the concepts of object permanence and conservation as they apply to
cognitive development.
In reference to Ainsworth, define the following concepts:
othe strange situation
osecure and insecure attachment
Identify and explain Erikson’s eight stages of socioemotional development.
Identify and discuss Baumrind’s four parenting styles.
Identify and discuss Kohlberg’s three stages of moral development.
What is adolescent egocentrism?
Identify and discuss Marcia’s four identity statuses.
Chapter 9
What does drive reduction theory tell us about motivation? -It tells us that
motivation is to reduce drives.
How does optimum arousal theory explain motivation? -Performance best under
conditions of moderate arousal, rather than low or high arousal.
How do glucose, insulin, and leptin impact hunger? –deprives the food from
nutrition
Which areas of the brain are involved in the hunger response? - Lateral
Hypothalamus, and Ventromedial Hypothalamus
In reference to weight, what is the set point? -Weight maintained when no effort
made to gain or lose weight
Which areas of the brain are involved in sexual motivation? Limbic System
What are the four phases of the sexual response pattern? How are they different
for men and women? –Excitement Phase, Plateau Phase, Orgasm, and Resolution
Phase. In the Resolution phase men refractory period where woman do not.
What are sexual scripts? Why are they important? - Stereotyped patterns of
expectancies for how people should behave sexually. They set expectations.
What are the five core social motives we discussed in class? These are not
discussed in the text. –Belonging, Understanding, Controlling, Enhancing Self,
Trusting.
Understand the components of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in sequence.
