Question 1

A child develops initiative when:

Accepted Answer

A) he scores well in mathematics. 
B) he is experiencing self-control during toilet training. 
C) he depends solely on the caregiver for providing basic needs. 
D) he wants to help his mother dust the furniture. 
A) he scores well in mathematics. 
B) he is experiencing self-control during toilet training. 
C) he depends solely on the caregiver for providing basic needs. 
D) he wants to help his mother dust the furniture.

Question 2

Larry and Carol are tested twice on moral reasoning.When Kohlberg's measures are used,Carol gets a lower score than Larry.When Gilligan's approach is used,both individuals score at the same level.Which of the following is likely to be a reason for this discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Gilligan's approach is not as accurate and precise as Kohlberg's approach. 
B) Kohlberg's theory is a justice perspective, while Gilligan's theory is a care perspective. 
C) Gilligan's approach does not emphasize on interpersonal relationships, like Kohlberg's theory. 
D) Unlike Kohlberg's theory, Gilligan's theory is biased against women. 
A) Gilligan's approach is not as accurate and precise as Kohlberg's approach. 
B) Kohlberg's theory is a justice perspective, while Gilligan's theory is a care perspective. 
C) Gilligan's approach does not emphasize on interpersonal relationships, like Kohlberg's theory. 
D) Unlike Kohlberg's theory, Gilligan's theory is biased against women.

Question 3

One of the ways older adults navigate the physical changes associated with age is through _____,which is a process of changing goals and developing new ways to engage in desired activities.

Accepted Answer

A) selective optimization with compensation 
B) exploration with commitment 
C) identity matching 
D) lateralization 
A) selective optimization with compensation 
B) exploration with commitment 
C) identity matching 
D) lateralization

Question 4

Patrick saw his friend shoplifting.He is supposed to report a crime when he witnesses one.Since he regards his friendship as more valuable,he decides not to report his friend.According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development,Patrick belongs to the _____ level of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A) postconventional 
B) concrete 
C) preoperational 
D) conventional 
A) postconventional 
B) concrete 
C) preoperational 
D) conventional

Question 5

During the fetal period of prenatal development:

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A) the intestinal tract appears. 
B) the neural tube is formed. 
C) the fetus starts to move around. 
D) the fetus's organ functioning decreases. 
A) the intestinal tract appears. 
B) the neural tube is formed. 
C) the fetus starts to move around. 
D) the fetus's organ functioning decreases.

Question 6

_____,a dimension of temperament,is described as being shy and showing distress in an unfamiliar situation.

Accepted Answer

A) Effortful control 
B) Self-regulation 
C) Inhibition 
D) Negative affectivity 
A) Effortful control 
B) Self-regulation 
C) Inhibition 
D) Negative affectivity

Question 7

If children cannot grasp the concept of conservation,they are unable to:

Accepted Answer

A) make judgments based on gut feelings. 
B) think intuitively. 
C) recognize that the quantity of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape. 
D) represent their world with words, images, and drawings. 
A) make judgments based on gut feelings. 
B) think intuitively. 
C) recognize that the quantity of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape. 
D) represent their world with words, images, and drawings.

Question 8

Which of the following Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by egocentric thought in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Preoperational 
B) Sensorimotor 
C) Formal operational 
D) Concrete operational 
A) Preoperational 
B) Sensorimotor 
C) Formal operational 
D) Concrete operational

Question 9

During the course of successful prenatal development,a human organism begins as a(n):

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A) fetus and finally develops into a zygote. 
B) embryo and finally develops into a zygote. 
C) zygote and finally develops into a fetus. 
D) fetus and finally develops into an embryo. 
A) fetus and finally develops into a zygote. 
B) embryo and finally develops into a zygote. 
C) zygote and finally develops into a fetus. 
D) fetus and finally develops into an embryo.

Question 10

According to developmental psychologists,nurture refers to:

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A) the development caused by hormones secreted in the body. 
B) the formation of the nervous system. 
C) an individual's biological inheritance. 
D) an individual's environmental and social experiences. 
A) the development caused by hormones secreted in the body. 
B) the formation of the nervous system. 
C) an individual's biological inheritance. 
D) an individual's environmental and social experiences.

Question 11

Which of the following best defines teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A) It is any agent that causes a birth defect. 
B) It is a drug that enhances the growth of a fetus. 
C) It is any chemical that contains an alcohol group. 
D) It is a term used to describe all microorganisms that cause fatal diseases. 
A) It is any agent that causes a birth defect. 
B) It is a drug that enhances the growth of a fetus. 
C) It is any chemical that contains an alcohol group. 
D) It is a term used to describe all microorganisms that cause fatal diseases.

Question 12

A(n)_____ can find out not only whether age groups differ but also whether the same individuals change with respect to a particular characteristic as they age.

Accepted Answer

A) cross-sectional study 
B) longitudinal study 
C) accelerated study 
D) transversal study 
A) cross-sectional study 
B) longitudinal study 
C) accelerated study 
D) transversal study

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the socioemotional selectivity theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Younger adults embrace the present moment with increasing vitality. 
B) Old age is the only reason that spurs people to maximize positive meaning in the present. 
C) Older adults gain a sense of meaning by focusing on satisfying relationships and activities in the present. 
D) Younger adults tend to be selective in their social interactions in order to maximize positive, meaningful experiences. 
A) Younger adults embrace the present moment with increasing vitality. 
B) Old age is the only reason that spurs people to maximize positive meaning in the present. 
C) Older adults gain a sense of meaning by focusing on satisfying relationships and activities in the present. 
D) Younger adults tend to be selective in their social interactions in order to maximize positive, meaningful experiences.

Question 14

Biculturalism is a challenge for those trying to establish an ethnic identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Elise demonstrates a parenting style that encourages her children to be independent,but she also places limits on their behavior.Her parenting style is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) conventional. 
B) authoritarian. 
C) permissive. 
D) authoritative. 
A) conventional. 
B) authoritarian. 
C) permissive. 
D) authoritative.

Question 16

Little Franklin takes away his baby sister's rattle and hides it under her blanket,while she watches.According to Piaget,if his sister had developed object permanence,she would most likely:

Accepted Answer

A) forget about the rattle. 
B) try to search for it under the blanket. 
C) act as if the rattle was never there. 
D) None of these. 
A) forget about the rattle. 
B) try to search for it under the blanket. 
C) act as if the rattle was never there. 
D) None of these.

Question 17

Which of the following theories was developed to address the narrowing of social contacts and the increase in positive emotion that occur with age?

Accepted Answer

A) Cellular-clock theory 
B) Four statuses of identity theory 
C) Attachment theory 
D) Socioemotional selectivity theory 
A) Cellular-clock theory 
B) Four statuses of identity theory 
C) Attachment theory 
D) Socioemotional selectivity theory

Question 18

Juliet refuses to go to the dance because she has a pimple on her chin.She fears that everyone will talk about it behind her back.Her behavior illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A) the basal metabolic rate. 
B) the adolescent identity crisis. 
C) peer influence. 
D) adolescent egocentrism. 
A) the basal metabolic rate. 
B) the adolescent identity crisis. 
C) peer influence. 
D) adolescent egocentrism.

Question 19

Mabel is thrilled to find out that she is pregnant.She wants to make sure that she does not jeopardize the health of her baby.She should avoid all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) prescription drugs. 
B) tobacco. 
C) alcohol. 
D) exposure to rubella. 
A) prescription drugs. 
B) tobacco. 
C) alcohol. 
D) exposure to rubella.

Question 20

An adolescent who hypothesizes and speaks in terms of possibilities is most likely present in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

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

A child develops initiative when:

Larry and Carol are tested twice on moral reasoning.When Kohlberg's measures are used,Carol gets a lower score than Larry.When Gilligan's approach is used,both individuals score at the same level.Which of the following is likely to be a reason for this discrepancy?

One of the ways older adults navigate the physical changes associated with age is through _____,which is a process of changing goals and developing new ways to engage in desired activities.

Patrick saw his friend shoplifting.He is supposed to report a crime when he witnesses one.Since he regards his friendship as more valuable,he decides not to report his friend.According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development,Patrick belongs to the _____ level of moral development.

During the fetal period of prenatal development:

_____,a dimension of temperament,is described as being shy and showing distress in an unfamiliar situation.

If children cannot grasp the concept of conservation,they are unable to:

Which of the following Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by egocentric thought in children?

During the course of successful prenatal development,a human organism begins as a(n):

According to developmental psychologists,nurture refers to:

Which of the following best defines teratogen?

A(n)_____ can find out not only whether age groups differ but also whether the same individuals change with respect to a particular characteristic as they age.

Which of the following statements is true of the socioemotional selectivity theory?

Biculturalism is a challenge for those trying to establish an ethnic identity.

Elise demonstrates a parenting style that encourages her children to be independent,but she also places limits on their behavior.Her parenting style is best described as:

Little Franklin takes away his baby sister's rattle and hides it under her blanket,while she watches.According to Piaget,if his sister had developed object permanence,she would most likely:

Which of the following theories was developed to address the narrowing of social contacts and the increase in positive emotion that occur with age?

Juliet refuses to go to the dance because she has a pimple on her chin.She fears that everyone will talk about it behind her back.Her behavior illustrates:

Mabel is thrilled to find out that she is pregnant.She wants to make sure that she does not jeopardize the health of her baby.She should avoid all of the following EXCEPT:

An adolescent who hypothesizes and speaks in terms of possibilities is most likely present in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

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Exam 9: Human Development

A child develops initiative when:

Larry and Carol are tested twice on moral reasoning.When Kohlberg's measures are used,Carol gets a lower score than Larry.When Gilligan's approach is used,both individuals score at the same level.Which of the following is likely to be a reason for this discrepancy?

One of the ways older adults navigate the physical changes associated with age is through _____,which is a process of changing goals and developing new ways to engage in desired activities.

Patrick saw his friend shoplifting.He is supposed to report a crime when he witnesses one.Since he regards his friendship as more valuable,he decides not to report his friend.According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development,Patrick belongs to the _____ level of moral development.

During the fetal period of prenatal development:

_____,a dimension of temperament,is described as being shy and showing distress in an unfamiliar situation.

If children cannot grasp the concept of conservation,they are unable to:

Which of the following Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by egocentric thought in children?

During the course of successful prenatal development,a human organism begins as a(n):

According to developmental psychologists,nurture refers to:

Which of the following best defines teratogen?

A(n)_____ can find out not only whether age groups differ but also whether the same individuals change with respect to a particular characteristic as they age.

Which of the following statements is true of the socioemotional selectivity theory?

Biculturalism is a challenge for those trying to establish an ethnic identity.

Elise demonstrates a parenting style that encourages her children to be independent,but she also places limits on their behavior.Her parenting style is best described as:

Little Franklin takes away his baby sister's rattle and hides it under her blanket,while she watches.According to Piaget,if his sister had developed object permanence,she would most likely:

Which of the following theories was developed to address the narrowing of social contacts and the increase in positive emotion that occur with age?

Juliet refuses to go to the dance because she has a pimple on her chin.She fears that everyone will talk about it behind her back.Her behavior illustrates:

Mabel is thrilled to find out that she is pregnant.She wants to make sure that she does not jeopardize the health of her baby.She should avoid all of the following EXCEPT:

An adolescent who hypothesizes and speaks in terms of possibilities is most likely present in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

What Is Psychology?

Psychology’s Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

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