Exam 3: Human Development

Jeb is finishing high school, and he does not know whether he wants to go to college or get a job.Rather than explore the options, he chooses to stay home during the summer and watch television.Erikson would say that Jeb is exhibiting

Some people are more temperamentally disposed to be happy, regardless of life events.

Regarding early language development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Current guidelines suggest that toilet training goes most smoothly when it begins between 18 and 24 months of age.

Pretend play and using one's imagination are important components of which of Erikson's psychosocial dilemmas?

In general, one's approach to dying

According to Sarah, she finds her life close to ideal, and, so far, has gotten most of what she has wanted in life.In fact, if she had the opportunity to live her life over, she says that she would change almost nothing.Sarah is high in

Whenever Marcia misbehaves, her parents always explain why this behavior is harmful and undesirable.They also praise Marcia when she exhibits mature, responsible behavior, such as helping others.Marcia's parents are using which discipline approach?

Regarding the affectional needs of infants, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding evaluations of Piaget's theory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In this culture, the father is a strong authority figure who demands obedience from the children at an early age so the family will not be shamed by the child's misbehavior.Although punishment may consist of spankings and teasing, thetraditional authoritarian style in this culture is increasing being tempered with more authoritative elements.Children are encouraged to strive for success and educational achievement and to show conservatism, generosity, hospitality, and thrift.The ethnic community being described is most likely

Elaine and Jeffery have been married for five years.Elaine spends her time taking care of their two-year-old son, while Jeffery spends his time watching television or going out "with the guys." She and Jeffery do not share any common interests, and they seldom talk to each other except about their son.Erikson would say that Elaine is experiencing

The normal order of language development in infancy is

While Felix is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy, he berates the nurses for being too slow and berates his doctors for not "doing enough to stop the cancer." Felix is exhibiting which reaction to impeding death?

According to Erikson's theory, aging and the threat of death become sources of fear and depression when an elderly person lacks

Josh is a difficult baby who cries and is hard to console, which makes his parents unhappy and elicits negative parenting.This, in turn, causes Josh to cry more frequently.This illustrates

As death draws near, the person begins to recognize that death cannot be prevented and that he or she will be separated from friends, loved ones, and the familiar routines of life.This fourth stage of impending death is

According to Erikson, a new balance is established between the person and society when the person

According to Erikson, individuals in their 70s and 80s are facing a time of reflection and the psychosocial conflict of

Regarding older adults, which of the following statements is FALSE?