Question 1

Because of work pressures, Marian experienced a great deal of stress during her pregnancy.Due to this stress, Marian's baby

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A)  may be a smaller, weaker baby at birth. 
B)  may develop severe learning disabilities. 
C)  will have a higher risk of autism. 
D)  will not have a higher risk of any physical or mental problems. 
A)  may be a smaller, weaker baby at birth. 
B)  may develop severe learning disabilities. 
C)  will have a higher risk of autism. 
D)  will not have a higher risk of any physical or mental problems.

Question 2

Marie is terminally ill with no hope for a recovery.She is receiving a special type of service that offers support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship.The people providing this care are there to make Marie feel comfortable and respected.Marie is receiving

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A)  ​NDE services. 
B)  ​hospice care. 
C)  ​hostel services. 
D)  ​bereavement care. 
A)  ​NDE services. 
B)  ​hospice care. 
C)  ​hostel services. 
D)  ​bereavement care.

Question 3

A child has learned to get his or her way with a younger sibling by using physical intimidation.If he or she uses the same tactics on peers, this demonstrates

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A)  transformation. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  accommodation. 
A)  transformation. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  accommodation.

Question 4

You offer to trade your nickel for a dime held by a child.The child accepts the trade because the nickel is bigger.The child is

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A)  in the preoperational stage. 
B)  in the neonatal stage of mental growth. 
C)  obviously past the age of reason. 
D)  displaying reversibility. 
A)  in the preoperational stage. 
B)  in the neonatal stage of mental growth. 
C)  obviously past the age of reason. 
D)  displaying reversibility.

Question 5

Both minority and majority adolescents could benefit from all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  enhanced group pride. 
B)  more positive role models. 
C)  a society that is more accepting of individual differences. 
D)  a more strict set of societal expectations for the adolescent period. 
A)  enhanced group pride. 
B)  more positive role models. 
C)  a society that is more accepting of individual differences. 
D)  a more strict set of societal expectations for the adolescent period.

Question 6

Identical twins are less alike as adults than they were as children, which demonstrates the influence of

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A)  heredity. 
B)  nature. 
C)  polygenic factors. 
D)  the environment. 
A)  heredity. 
B)  nature. 
C)  polygenic factors. 
D)  the environment.

Question 7

Regarding the grasping reflex, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  The grasping reflex is considered an adaptive infant reflex. 
B)  The grasping reflex aids survival by helping infants avoid falling. 
C)  The grasping reflex is elicited for the first time as a baby attempts to stand by holding onto objects. 
D)  The grasping reflex can be so strong that many infants can hang from a raised bar, like little trapeze artists. 
A)  The grasping reflex is considered an adaptive infant reflex. 
B)  The grasping reflex aids survival by helping infants avoid falling. 
C)  The grasping reflex is elicited for the first time as a baby attempts to stand by holding onto objects. 
D)  The grasping reflex can be so strong that many infants can hang from a raised bar, like little trapeze artists.

Question 8

Abby's mother has watched Abby progress in her development from attempting to pick up a ball using her arms and torso, to using her whole hands, and finally to using her fingertips, which illustrates cephalocaudal development.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although some basic emotions are displayed soon after birth, which of the following basic emotions may be displayed as late as seven month of age?

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A)  fear 
B)  distress 
C)  contentment 
D)  disgust 
A)  fear 
B)  distress 
C)  contentment 
D)  disgust

Question 10

Discrimination or prejudice on the basis of age is called

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A)  geriatrics. 
B)  chronological prejudice. 
C)  ageism. 
D)  senility. 
A)  geriatrics. 
B)  chronological prejudice. 
C)  ageism. 
D)  senility.

Question 11

Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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A)  Puberty means the same as adolescence. 
B)  Puberty is considered both a social and a cultural designation. 
C)  Puberty is the period of growth and hormonal changes that leads to sexual maturity. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Puberty means the same as adolescence. 
B)  Puberty is considered both a social and a cultural designation. 
C)  Puberty is the period of growth and hormonal changes that leads to sexual maturity. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 12

Erikson felt that each stage of development was distinguished by a(n)

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A)  need for approval. 
B)  psychosocial dilemma. 
C)  sexual conflict. 
D)  attachment dilemma. 
A)  need for approval. 
B)  psychosocial dilemma. 
C)  sexual conflict. 
D)  attachment dilemma.

Question 13

Which of the following reflexes are related to feeding?

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A)  Moro and rooting reflexes 
B)  rooting and sucking reflexes 
C)  Moro and sucking reflexes 
D)  Babinski and orienting reflexes 
A)  Moro and rooting reflexes 
B)  rooting and sucking reflexes 
C)  Moro and sucking reflexes 
D)  Babinski and orienting reflexes

Question 14

Accelerated learning at a pace that is dictated by an adult rather than the child's interests

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A)  is known as forced teaching or "hothousing." 
B)  is known as the "one-step-ahead strategy." 
C)  effectively utilizes the process of accommodation in teaching. 
D)  is the preferred method for encouraging formal operational thinking. 
A)  is known as forced teaching or "hothousing." 
B)  is known as the "one-step-ahead strategy." 
C)  effectively utilizes the process of accommodation in teaching. 
D)  is the preferred method for encouraging formal operational thinking.

Question 15

Most infants have to be at least 18 months of age before they are able to recognize their own images being shown on a television.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many modern parents in trying to empower their children, imposed few limits on their behavior and gave them everything they wanted.This type of parenting produced children who

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A)  were independent, self-controlled, and self-reliant. 
B)  had artificially high levels of self-esteem and a sense of entitlement. 
C)  had low self-esteem and became the victims of bullies. 
D)  became highly competitive Type A personalities. 
A)  were independent, self-controlled, and self-reliant. 
B)  had artificially high levels of self-esteem and a sense of entitlement. 
C)  had low self-esteem and became the victims of bullies. 
D)  became highly competitive Type A personalities.

Question 17

Regarding their visual capabilities, babies are able to tell the difference between dogs and birds or other groups of animals as early as the age of

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A)  two months. 
B)  six months. 
C)  nine months. 
D)  one year. 
A)  two months. 
B)  six months. 
C)  nine months. 
D)  one year.

Question 18

Madge and Randle have worked through the stresses of child-rearing.Now their youngest child is leaving home and moving to her new job in another state.Madge and Randle are

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A)  entering the stage known as emerging adulthood. 
B)  considered mid-life twixters. 
C)  experiencing ageism. 
D)  considered empty nesters. 
A)  entering the stage known as emerging adulthood. 
B)  considered mid-life twixters. 
C)  experiencing ageism. 
D)  considered empty nesters.

Question 19

In which stage of impending death is the person neither happy nor sad, but is at peace with the inevitable?

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A)  acceptance 
B)  bargaining 
C)  depression 
D)  denial and isolation 
A)  acceptance 
B)  bargaining 
C)  depression 
D)  denial and isolation

Question 20

Kao Yee would be considered to have adult status because she

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A)  got married. 
B)  had a baby. 
C)  has left her parents' home and has a job. 
D)  graduated from college. 
A)  got married. 
B)  had a baby. 
C)  has left her parents' home and has a job. 
D)  graduated from college.

Because of work pressures, Marian experienced a great deal of stress during her pregnancy.Due to this stress, Marian's baby

Marie is terminally ill with no hope for a recovery.She is receiving a special type of service that offers support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship.The people providing this care are there to make Marie feel comfortable and respected.Marie is receiving

A child has learned to get his or her way with a younger sibling by using physical intimidation.If he or she uses the same tactics on peers, this demonstrates

You offer to trade your nickel for a dime held by a child.The child accepts the trade because the nickel is bigger.The child is

Both minority and majority adolescents could benefit from all of the following EXCEPT

Identical twins are less alike as adults than they were as children, which demonstrates the influence of

Regarding the grasping reflex, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Abby's mother has watched Abby progress in her development from attempting to pick up a ball using her arms and torso, to using her whole hands, and finally to using her fingertips, which illustrates cephalocaudal development.

Although some basic emotions are displayed soon after birth, which of the following basic emotions may be displayed as late as seven month of age?

Discrimination or prejudice on the basis of age is called

Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Erikson felt that each stage of development was distinguished by a(n)

Which of the following reflexes are related to feeding?

Accelerated learning at a pace that is dictated by an adult rather than the child's interests

Most infants have to be at least 18 months of age before they are able to recognize their own images being shown on a television.

Many modern parents in trying to empower their children, imposed few limits on their behavior and gave them everything they wanted.This type of parenting produced children who

Regarding their visual capabilities, babies are able to tell the difference between dogs and birds or other groups of animals as early as the age of

Madge and Randle have worked through the stresses of child-rearing.Now their youngest child is leaving home and moving to her new job in another state.Madge and Randle are

In which stage of impending death is the person neither happy nor sad, but is at peace with the inevitable?

Kao Yee would be considered to have adult status because she

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Because of work pressures, Marian experienced a great deal of stress during her pregnancy.Due to this stress, Marian's baby

Marie is terminally ill with no hope for a recovery.She is receiving a special type of service that offers support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship.The people providing this care are there to make Marie feel comfortable and respected.Marie is receiving

A child has learned to get his or her way with a younger sibling by using physical intimidation.If he or she uses the same tactics on peers, this demonstrates

You offer to trade your nickel for a dime held by a child.The child accepts the trade because the nickel is bigger.The child is

Both minority and majority adolescents could benefit from all of the following EXCEPT

Identical twins are less alike as adults than they were as children, which demonstrates the influence of

Regarding the grasping reflex, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Abby's mother has watched Abby progress in her development from attempting to pick up a ball using her arms and torso, to using her whole hands, and finally to using her fingertips, which illustrates cephalocaudal development.

Although some basic emotions are displayed soon after birth, which of the following basic emotions may be displayed as late as seven month of age?

Discrimination or prejudice on the basis of age is called

Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Erikson felt that each stage of development was distinguished by a(n)

Which of the following reflexes are related to feeding?

Accelerated learning at a pace that is dictated by an adult rather than the child's interests

Most infants have to be at least 18 months of age before they are able to recognize their own images being shown on a television.

Many modern parents in trying to empower their children, imposed few limits on their behavior and gave them everything they wanted.This type of parenting produced children who

Regarding their visual capabilities, babies are able to tell the difference between dogs and birds or other groups of animals as early as the age of

Madge and Randle have worked through the stresses of child-rearing.Now their youngest child is leaving home and moving to her new job in another state.Madge and Randle are

In which stage of impending death is the person neither happy nor sad, but is at peace with the inevitable?

Kao Yee would be considered to have adult status because she

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Brain and Behavior.

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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