Question 1

According to Erikson's theory, the central question of adolescence would be

Accepted Answer

A)  "When should I leave home?" 
B)  "How will I affect future generations?" 
C)  "Who am I?" 
D)  "Whom should I marry?" 
A)  "When should I leave home?" 
B)  "How will I affect future generations?" 
C)  "Who am I?" 
D)  "Whom should I marry?"

Question 2

The period of the fetus begins when

Accepted Answer

A)  the major structures of the body form. 
B)  the developing organism attaches itself to the uterine wall. 
C)  internal organs begin to function. 
D)  bone cells begin to form. 
A)  the major structures of the body form. 
B)  the developing organism attaches itself to the uterine wall. 
C)  internal organs begin to function. 
D)  bone cells begin to form.

Question 3

Harmful factors in the prenatal environment that can damage the developing organism and interfere with normal development are called

Accepted Answer

A)  teratogens. 
B)  fetal poisons. 
C)  analgesics. 
D)  toxins. 
A)  teratogens. 
B)  fetal poisons. 
C)  analgesics. 
D)  toxins.

Question 4

The first of Jean Piaget's cognitive stages is called

Accepted Answer

A)  formal operations. 
B)  concrete operations. 
C)  sensorimotor. 
D)  preoperational. 
A)  formal operations. 
B)  concrete operations. 
C)  sensorimotor. 
D)  preoperational.

Question 5

Because human infants are born helpless and dependent, they form strong bonds with their caregivers. The technical term for the bond is

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional cementing. 
B)  reflexive love. 
C)  accommodation. 
D)  attachment. 
A)  emotional cementing. 
B)  reflexive love. 
C)  accommodation. 
D)  attachment.

Question 6

Which statement reflects Piaget's thinking about the cognitive stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  All people progress through the stages in the same order and at the same rate. 
B)  Very bright children sometimes skip stages. 
C)  All people progress through the stages in the same order but not at the same rate. 
D)  All people pass through the same stages but not in the same order. 
A)  All people progress through the stages in the same order and at the same rate. 
B)  Very bright children sometimes skip stages. 
C)  All people progress through the stages in the same order but not at the same rate. 
D)  All people pass through the same stages but not in the same order.

Question 7

Teratogens are agents in the prenatal environment that can cause serious problems for development, especially during critical periods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following conditions increase the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby, except

Accepted Answer

A)  poor nutrition. 
B)  insufficient folic acid. 
C)  maternal infection 
D)  smoking. 
A)  poor nutrition. 
B)  insufficient folic acid. 
C)  maternal infection 
D)  smoking.

Question 9

Children who have entered the formal operations stage are able to comprehend abstract knowledge and hypothetical situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are identified in the textbook as negative influences on prenatal development, except

Accepted Answer

A)  certain prescription and non-prescription drugs. 
B)  maternal infections and illnesses. 
C)  maternal inactivity. 
D)  poor maternal nutrition. 
A)  certain prescription and non-prescription drugs. 
B)  maternal infections and illnesses. 
C)  maternal inactivity. 
D)  poor maternal nutrition.

Question 11

The period of the embryo ends when

Accepted Answer

A)  the developing organism attaches itself to the uterine wall. 
B)  bone cells begin to form. 
C)  the major structures of the body are ready to form. 
D)  all of the internal organs are functioning. 
A)  the developing organism attaches itself to the uterine wall. 
B)  bone cells begin to form. 
C)  the major structures of the body are ready to form. 
D)  all of the internal organs are functioning.

Question 12

Daisy, 26-year-old woman, is most likely to be dealing with which of Erikson's stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity versus despair 
B)  generativity versus stagnation 
C)  intimacy versus isolation 
D)  identity versus role confusion 
A)  integrity versus despair 
B)  generativity versus stagnation 
C)  intimacy versus isolation 
D)  identity versus role confusion

Question 13

Infants' experiences in the womb can affect their preferences shortly after birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Erikson, the stage of identity versus role confusion may arise due to an inability to decide on an occupational identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Maggie's mother encourages her appropriate attempts at independence and allows her to make some choices. Two-year-old Maggie is likely to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity rather than stagnation. 
B)  trust rather than mistrust. 
C)  industry rather than inferiority. 
D)  autonomy rather than shame and doubt. 
A)  generativity rather than stagnation. 
B)  trust rather than mistrust. 
C)  industry rather than inferiority. 
D)  autonomy rather than shame and doubt.

Question 16

What would it mean to say that intelligence is a polygenic trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  This trait is determined by environmental influences and is not controlled by specific genes. 
B)  This trait is determined purely by specific genes and cannot be modified by the external environment. 
C)  This trait is the product of the interaction of many different genes, not the expression of a single gene. 
D)  This trait is controlled by genes on the sex chromosome, and so differs significantly between males and females. 
A)  This trait is determined by environmental influences and is not controlled by specific genes. 
B)  This trait is determined purely by specific genes and cannot be modified by the external environment. 
C)  This trait is the product of the interaction of many different genes, not the expression of a single gene. 
D)  This trait is controlled by genes on the sex chromosome, and so differs significantly between males and females.

Question 17

Describe the issue in developmental psychology regarding whether development is continuous or occurs in stages.

Accepted Answer

The student should provide an example of

Question 18

Facial hair, breasts, and underarm hair are all

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  sexual markers. 
C)  gender symbols. 
D)  secondary sex characteristics. 
A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  sexual markers. 
C)  gender symbols. 
D)  secondary sex characteristics.

Question 19

What are the physical changes associated with middle age?

Accepted Answer

A need for reading glasses, me

Question 20

Menopause occurs when women are approximately ________ years old and results in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  40; cessation of menstruation 
B)  50; cessation of menstruation 
C)  50; end of sexual desire 
D)  40; loss of sexual desire 
A)  40; cessation of menstruation 
B)  50; cessation of menstruation 
C)  50; end of sexual desire 
D)  40; loss of sexual desire

According to Erikson's theory, the central question of adolescence would be

The period of the fetus begins when

Harmful factors in the prenatal environment that can damage the developing organism and interfere with normal development are called

The first of Jean Piaget's cognitive stages is called

Because human infants are born helpless and dependent, they form strong bonds with their caregivers. The technical term for the bond is

Which statement reflects Piaget's thinking about the cognitive stages?

Teratogens are agents in the prenatal environment that can cause serious problems for development, especially during critical periods.

All of the following conditions increase the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby, except

Children who have entered the formal operations stage are able to comprehend abstract knowledge and hypothetical situations.

All of the following are identified in the textbook as negative influences on prenatal development, except

The period of the embryo ends when

Daisy, 26-year-old woman, is most likely to be dealing with which of Erikson's stages?

Infants' experiences in the womb can affect their preferences shortly after birth.

According to Erikson, the stage of identity versus role confusion may arise due to an inability to decide on an occupational identity.

Maggie's mother encourages her appropriate attempts at independence and allows her to make some choices. Two-year-old Maggie is likely to develop

What would it mean to say that intelligence is a polygenic trait?

Describe the issue in developmental psychology regarding whether development is continuous or occurs in stages.

Facial hair, breasts, and underarm hair are all

What are the physical changes associated with middle age?

Menopause occurs when women are approximately years old and results in the .

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According to Erikson's theory, the central question of adolescence would be

The period of the fetus begins when

Harmful factors in the prenatal environment that can damage the developing organism and interfere with normal development are called

The first of Jean Piaget's cognitive stages is called

Because human infants are born helpless and dependent, they form strong bonds with their caregivers. The technical term for the bond is

Which statement reflects Piaget's thinking about the cognitive stages?

Teratogens are agents in the prenatal environment that can cause serious problems for development, especially during critical periods.

All of the following conditions increase the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby, except

Children who have entered the formal operations stage are able to comprehend abstract knowledge and hypothetical situations.

All of the following are identified in the textbook as negative influences on prenatal development, except

The period of the embryo ends when

Daisy, 26-year-old woman, is most likely to be dealing with which of Erikson's stages?

Infants' experiences in the womb can affect their preferences shortly after birth.

According to Erikson, the stage of identity versus role confusion may arise due to an inability to decide on an occupational identity.

Maggie's mother encourages her appropriate attempts at independence and allows her to make some choices. Two-year-old Maggie is likely to develop

What would it mean to say that intelligence is a polygenic trait?

Describe the issue in developmental psychology regarding whether development is continuous or occurs in stages.

Facial hair, breasts, and underarm hair are all

What are the physical changes associated with middle age?

Menopause occurs when women are approximately ________ years old and results in the ________.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters

Menopause occurs when women are approximately years old and results in the .