Question 1

George is starting to learn algebra and geometry. Which stage of cognitive development is George in, according to Piaget?

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete operational 
B)  formal operational 
C)  postconventional 
D)  conventional 
A)  concrete operational 
B)  formal operational 
C)  postconventional 
D)  conventional

Question 2

Most of the major systems of the body, including the nervous system and the circulatory system begin to take shape during this stage

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal 
B)  germinal 
C)  embyronic 
D)  zygotic 
A)  fetal 
B)  germinal 
C)  embyronic 
D)  zygotic

Question 3

One of the criticisms of Piaget's view of object permanence is that

Accepted Answer

A)  babies who cannot yet speak cannot tell us whether they have mastered object permanence. 
B)  Piaget overestimated children's developmental speed. 
C)  babies do not yet have enough control over their bodies to initiate a search. 
D)  eight month old babies still act surprised when an object reappears. 
A)  babies who cannot yet speak cannot tell us whether they have mastered object permanence. 
B)  Piaget overestimated children's developmental speed. 
C)  babies do not yet have enough control over their bodies to initiate a search. 
D)  eight month old babies still act surprised when an object reappears.

Question 4

Which theorist questioned Kohlberg's findings that suggested that girls were less morally developed than boys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skinner 
B)  Piaget 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  Gilligan 
A)  Skinner 
B)  Piaget 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  Gilligan

Question 5

When does the fetal stage occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the first two weeks after conception. 
B)  Between 2 and 8 weeks after conception. 
C)  During the second and third trimesters. 
D)  From eight weeks after conception until birth. 
A)  In the first two weeks after conception. 
B)  Between 2 and 8 weeks after conception. 
C)  During the second and third trimesters. 
D)  From eight weeks after conception until birth.

Question 6

Jonathon is 5 years old and is walking with his father one evening. Jonathon looks at the moon and tells his father "the moon is following me." Jonathon is still having difficulty with

Accepted Answer

A)  object permanence 
B)  reversibility 
C)  conservation 
D)  egocentrism 
A)  object permanence 
B)  reversibility 
C)  conservation 
D)  egocentrism

Question 7

Define the term "imprinting" and identify the scientist most often associated with this research.

Accepted Answer

Lorenz coined the term imprint

Question 8

Genes are composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes. 
B)  deoxyribonucleic acid. 
C)  genotypes. 
D)  heterozygous traits. 
A)  chromosomes. 
B)  deoxyribonucleic acid. 
C)  genotypes. 
D)  heterozygous traits.

George is starting to learn algebra and geometry. Which stage of cognitive development is George in, according to Piaget?

Most of the major systems of the body, including the nervous system and the circulatory system begin to take shape during this stage

One of the criticisms of Piaget's view of object permanence is that

Which theorist questioned Kohlberg's findings that suggested that girls were less morally developed than boys?

When does the fetal stage occur?

Jonathon is 5 years old and is walking with his father one evening. Jonathon looks at the moon and tells his father "the moon is following me." Jonathon is still having difficulty with

Define the term "imprinting" and identify the scientist most often associated with this research.

Genes are composed of

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

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Sensation and Perception

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Exam 3: Human Development

George is starting to learn algebra and geometry. Which stage of cognitive development is George in, according to Piaget?

Most of the major systems of the body, including the nervous system and the circulatory system begin to take shape during this stage

One of the criticisms of Piaget's view of object permanence is that

Which theorist questioned Kohlberg's findings that suggested that girls were less morally developed than boys?

When does the fetal stage occur?

Jonathon is 5 years old and is walking with his father one evening. Jonathon looks at the moon and tells his father "the moon is following me." Jonathon is still having difficulty with

Define the term "imprinting" and identify the scientist most often associated with this research.

Genes are composed of

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation

Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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