SECTION 4-A

SECTION 4-B

The comic strip was an example of the formal operational

thinking stage because it was an advanced problem on an adult

level. The formal operational thinking stage is often seen

through people when they begin solving problems hypothetically,

abstractly, scientifically, logically, and in a trial and error

fashion.

SECTION 5-A,B,CAs a child, I never formed any attachments to

inanimate objects, but I was very attached to my mom.

Whenever she would leave the room, I would cry until she

returned. The theory of imprinting supports my attachment to

my mom because it is defined by a long-lasting behavioral

response to a specific person or thing.

SECTION 5-DHarry Harlow conducted a study that tested how children (in

his case, monkeys) value the comfort vs. nourishing aspects of their

mothers. He provided a soft cloth “mother” that exhibited “contact

comfort” for the monkeys to be soothed by and a wire “mother” that

provided milk. The results showed that even though one monkey could

provide nourishment, the “contact comfort” was more important for

them. My attachment to my mom was probably due to the contact

comfort she provided as well as the nourishment.

SECTION 5-E

5-F

I was born with a logical skill set (Stabilizer Temperament). I

learned how numbers worked at a very young age, and I excelled in

math. This definitely reflects me today, especially in the field of

mathematics. Other logic based details include my natural decision

making process (If I do this, then this will result).

SECTION 5-G

Middle school and high school are the times that children are subjected to the most

responsibility and independence that they have ever encountered. Erikson’s fifth stage is

displayed when children choose their classes. They either pick classes their parents would

want them to take or classes their peers are taking. Erikson’s sixth stage is highlighted by

the newly discovered freedom that children experience with choosing their own friends.

They can pick positive influences in their relationships or choose to not associate with

people at all.