AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Researchers suggest that infancy’s major social achievement is attachment. Childhood’s major social achievement is developing
A
a basic trust
B
into a sexually mature person
C
intimacy
D
a positive sense of self
E
object permanence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Social development researchers suggest that infancy’s major social achievement is attachment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Specific Attachment (7-9 months) Some babies show stranger fear and separation anxiety much more frequently and intensely than others, nevertheless, they are seen as evidence that the baby has formed an attachment. This has usually developed by one year of age.

Detailed explanation-3: -Developmental psychologists study how people grow, develop and adapt at different life stages. They conduct research designed to help people reach their full potential-for example, studying the difference between learning styles in babies and adults.

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