Question 1

The average human being will spend approximately ___% of their adult lives working.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  33 
C)  45 
D)  60 
A)  20 
B)  33 
C)  45 
D)  60

Question 2

In the year 2000,35 million Americans were over the age of 65 years.This number is expected to increase to __________ by the year 2030.

Accepted Answer

A)  70 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  125 million 
D)  160 million 
A)  70 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  125 million 
D)  160 million

Question 3

In Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning there are ___ levels and ___ stages.

Accepted Answer

A)  2; 4 
B)  3; 6 
C)  4; 8 
D)  5; 10 
A)  2; 4 
B)  3; 6 
C)  4; 8 
D)  5; 10

Question 4

There is a famous collection of movies about a trio of kids who are in the same "year" at school.You may have heard of them.,but just in case you haven't,they are the Harry Potter films.Of the three characters,Hermione is very level-headed,dislikes breaking the rules,and always tries to act responsibly.Ronald,on the other hand,tends to be a bit of a slacker,is irresponsible,and is often more interested in having fun than he is taking care of his obligations.According to Bernice Neugarten,Ronald's chronological age appears to be ______________ Hermione's.?

Accepted Answer

A)  double? 
B)  much lower than? 
C)  much higher than? 
D)  about the same as 
A)  double? 
B)  much lower than? 
C)  much higher than? 
D)  about the same as

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the levels of moral reasoning according to the theory of Lawrence Kohlberg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periconventional morality 
B)  Ambivalent morality 
C)  Preconscious morality 
D)  Preconventional morality 
A)  Periconventional morality 
B)  Ambivalent morality 
C)  Preconscious morality 
D)  Preconventional morality

Question 6

As a result of his observations of children playing in the communities of La Paz and San Andres,both located in Mexico,anthropologist Douglas Fry concluded that aggression was

Accepted Answer

A)  easily muted in boys, as long as they were exposed to girls around whom aggression was not appropriate. 
B)  instinctive to young boys, but rarely seen in young girls. 
C)  the result of learned social behavior, which begins in childhood. 
D)  not tolerated because religion preached friendship and love and punished acts of aggression. 
A)  easily muted in boys, as long as they were exposed to girls around whom aggression was not appropriate. 
B)  instinctive to young boys, but rarely seen in young girls. 
C)  the result of learned social behavior, which begins in childhood. 
D)  not tolerated because religion preached friendship and love and punished acts of aggression.

Question 7

Which of the following children is most likely to have a temper tantrum when her father leaves the room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nola, who has a secure attachment to her father. 
B)  Ilsa, who has an anxious-ambivalent attachment to her father. 
C)  Denia, who has a disorganized-disoriented attachment to her father. 
D)  Lakesha, who has an anxious-avoidant attachment to her father. 
A)  Nola, who has a secure attachment to her father. 
B)  Ilsa, who has an anxious-ambivalent attachment to her father. 
C)  Denia, who has a disorganized-disoriented attachment to her father. 
D)  Lakesha, who has an anxious-avoidant attachment to her father.

Question 8

The United States of America has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the Western world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a(n)__________ relationship,there is little expression of intimacy and partners may feel mixed emotions about committing.

Accepted Answer

A)  ambivalent 
B)  secure 
C)  avoidant 
D)  anxious 
A)  ambivalent 
B)  secure 
C)  avoidant 
D)  anxious

Question 10

In studying moral feelings on youths from low-income high-risk neighborhoods,Psychologist Daniel Hart determined that social factors such as __________ can contribute to moral development.

Accepted Answer

A)  socioeconomic status 
B)  volunteering in community action groups 
C)  involvement in church or temple 
D)  parental influence 
A)  socioeconomic status 
B)  volunteering in community action groups 
C)  involvement in church or temple 
D)  parental influence

Question 11

Each morning when 2-year-old Sam comes downstairs with his mother,he insists on cuddling with her and watching his favorite episode of "Blue's Clues," a popular children's cartoon program.Even though his mother is VERY tired of this same television show,she knows that it is important to let Sam experience this.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because the culture in which Sam and his mother live requires that children be given their way until they are at least 3 years of age. This promotes normal development. 
B)  Because familiar experiences are an integral part of the development of attachment. 
C)  Because Sam is very likely to tantrum if his routine is interrupted, and his mother should do everything to avoid a tantrum. 
D)  Because if she doesn't give Sam his familiar routine, he is likely to develop an anxious-avoidant attachment style. 
A)  Because the culture in which Sam and his mother live requires that children be given their way until they are at least 3 years of age. This promotes normal development. 
B)  Because familiar experiences are an integral part of the development of attachment. 
C)  Because Sam is very likely to tantrum if his routine is interrupted, and his mother should do everything to avoid a tantrum. 
D)  Because if she doesn't give Sam his familiar routine, he is likely to develop an anxious-avoidant attachment style.

Question 12

Henry is 96 years old,and he remains very active.He still plays golf,although he only has the energy for 9 holes instead of 18.He goes for walks every day,plays cards with others at the senior center,does his own shopping,and makes sure to get out to a movie at least once every few months.According to the __________ theory of aging,Henry will be happiest as long as he continues doing the things that he enjoys and is physically capable of doing.

Accepted Answer

A)  activation synthesis 
B)  socioemotional selectivity 
C)  disengagement 
D)  activity 
A)  activation synthesis 
B)  socioemotional selectivity 
C)  disengagement 
D)  activity

Question 13

To what does the term "quarter-life crisis" refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fact that most people still get married by the age of 25. 
B)  The difficult and unsettled period between adolescence and adulthood. 
C)  The fact that those who have children before the age of 25 are likely to be dissatisfied with their lives when surveyed 20 years later. 
D)  The fact that most people finish school by the age of 25 and still feel unqualified to find a job that will provide adequate financial security. 
A)  The fact that most people still get married by the age of 25. 
B)  The difficult and unsettled period between adolescence and adulthood. 
C)  The fact that those who have children before the age of 25 are likely to be dissatisfied with their lives when surveyed 20 years later. 
D)  The fact that most people finish school by the age of 25 and still feel unqualified to find a job that will provide adequate financial security.

Question 14

Generally speaking,when do cliques tend to break down?

Accepted Answer

A)  by early adulthood 
B)  when puberty occurs 
C)  by the time we graduate from high school 
D)  by mid-adolescence 
A)  by early adulthood 
B)  when puberty occurs 
C)  by the time we graduate from high school 
D)  by mid-adolescence

Question 15

The developmental crisis of adolescence,according to Erik Erikson,is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy vs. shame and doubt 
B)  identity vs. role confusion 
C)  intimacy vs. isolation 
D)  competence vs. inferiority 
A)  autonomy vs. shame and doubt 
B)  identity vs. role confusion 
C)  intimacy vs. isolation 
D)  competence vs. inferiority

Question 16

Which psychologist investigated the different types of attachment through the use of the "strange situation" experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Bowlby 
B)  Konrad Lorenz 
C)  Mary Ainsworth 
D)  Harry Harlow 
A)  John Bowlby 
B)  Konrad Lorenz 
C)  Mary Ainsworth 
D)  Harry Harlow

Question 17

The amount of time that has passed since a person was born is called their __________ age.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  social 
C)  mental 
D)  ideographic 
A)  chronological 
B)  social 
C)  mental 
D)  ideographic

Question 18

In Western cultures,___ of every four adults who divorce will remarry.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 19

Peer pressure

Accepted Answer

A)  is a concept that parents use to make excuses for the moral lessons that they failed to instill in their children. 
B)  is a myth that is used to justify irresponsible actions of adolescents. 
C)  can be a negative event, but can also have positive effects. 
D)  has been shown to be much more prevalent in private schools than in public schools. 
A)  is a concept that parents use to make excuses for the moral lessons that they failed to instill in their children. 
B)  is a myth that is used to justify irresponsible actions of adolescents. 
C)  can be a negative event, but can also have positive effects. 
D)  has been shown to be much more prevalent in private schools than in public schools.

Question 20

Why is it that older adults who continue their employment into their senior years report a higher level of enjoyment than younger employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults enjoy their jobs so much more because they get to train the new employees, and this gives them a feeling of being respected by others. 
B)  Older adults see their job as sustaining their lifestyles, so they are just grateful to have some income. 
C)  Older adults have an easier time at work because less is expected of them, so they do not worry about making mistakes. 
D)  Older adults see their job as an opportunity to maintain social relationships, and do not get stressed about career advancement. 
A)  Older adults enjoy their jobs so much more because they get to train the new employees, and this gives them a feeling of being respected by others. 
B)  Older adults see their job as sustaining their lifestyles, so they are just grateful to have some income. 
C)  Older adults have an easier time at work because less is expected of them, so they do not worry about making mistakes. 
D)  Older adults see their job as an opportunity to maintain social relationships, and do not get stressed about career advancement.

The average human being will spend approximately ___% of their adult lives working.

In the year 2000,35 million Americans were over the age of 65 years.This number is expected to increase to __________ by the year 2030.

In Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning there are _ levels and _ stages.

Which of the following is one of the levels of moral reasoning according to the theory of Lawrence Kohlberg?

As a result of his observations of children playing in the communities of La Paz and San Andres,both located in Mexico,anthropologist Douglas Fry concluded that aggression was

Which of the following children is most likely to have a temper tantrum when her father leaves the room?

The United States of America has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the Western world.

In a(n)__________ relationship,there is little expression of intimacy and partners may feel mixed emotions about committing.

In studying moral feelings on youths from low-income high-risk neighborhoods,Psychologist Daniel Hart determined that social factors such as __________ can contribute to moral development.

To what does the term "quarter-life crisis" refer?

Generally speaking,when do cliques tend to break down?

The developmental crisis of adolescence,according to Erik Erikson,is called __________.

Which psychologist investigated the different types of attachment through the use of the "strange situation" experiment?

The amount of time that has passed since a person was born is called their __________ age.

In Western cultures,___ of every four adults who divorce will remarry.

Peer pressure

Why is it that older adults who continue their employment into their senior years report a higher level of enjoyment than younger employees?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Genetics and Evolution

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

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Exam 12: Human Development II: Social Development

The average human being will spend approximately ___% of their adult lives working.

In the year 2000,35 million Americans were over the age of 65 years.This number is expected to increase to __________ by the year 2030.

In Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning there are ___ levels and ___ stages.

Which of the following is one of the levels of moral reasoning according to the theory of Lawrence Kohlberg?

As a result of his observations of children playing in the communities of La Paz and San Andres,both located in Mexico,anthropologist Douglas Fry concluded that aggression was

Which of the following children is most likely to have a temper tantrum when her father leaves the room?

The United States of America has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the Western world.

In a(n)__________ relationship,there is little expression of intimacy and partners may feel mixed emotions about committing.

In studying moral feelings on youths from low-income high-risk neighborhoods,Psychologist Daniel Hart determined that social factors such as __________ can contribute to moral development.

To what does the term "quarter-life crisis" refer?

Generally speaking,when do cliques tend to break down?

The developmental crisis of adolescence,according to Erik Erikson,is called __________.

Which psychologist investigated the different types of attachment through the use of the "strange situation" experiment?

The amount of time that has passed since a person was born is called their __________ age.

In Western cultures,___ of every four adults who divorce will remarry.

Peer pressure

Why is it that older adults who continue their employment into their senior years report a higher level of enjoyment than younger employees?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Genetics and Evolution

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters

In Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning there are _ levels and _ stages.