Pearson Edexcel A Level · Psychology (9PS0)

Child psychology: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Child psychology.

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Question 1

1 mark

In Bowlby’s evolutionary theory of attachment, what are social releasers?

Question 2

1 mark

In their meta-analysis of the Strange Situation, van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988) found that intracultural variation was:

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following is identified by research as a characteristic of high-quality day care?

Question 4

1 mark

In child psychology research, what is the primary distinction between deprivation and privation?

Question 5

1 mark

According to the UNCRC (1989), which ethical consideration is paramount when conducting research with children?

Question 6

2 marks

State one feature of autism as studied within the field of child psychology.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain the difference between deprivation and privation in child psychology.

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Question 8

3 marks

Identify the three types of attachment identified by Ainsworth (1970) in her work on child psychology.

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Question 9

4 marks

Child psychology examines the development of attachment between infants and caregivers.
(a) Name the three attachment types identified by Mary Ainsworth in her 'Strange Situation' procedure. (3 points)
(b) State one characteristic behavior of a child with an 'insecure-avoidant' attachment during the reunion phase of the procedure. (1 point)

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