Question 1

Children's thinking develops through dialogues with more capable people, according to the sociocultural theory of

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A) Jean Piaget. 
B) Mary Ainsworth. 
C) Lev Vygotsky. 
D) Diana Baumrind. 
A) Jean Piaget. 
B) Mary Ainsworth. 
C) Lev Vygotsky. 
D) Diana Baumrind.

Question 2

Conflicts involving intimacy, generativity, and integrity are characteristic of

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A) infancy. 
B) childhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) adulthood. 
A) infancy. 
B) childhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) adulthood.

Question 3

Regarding minority teens, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) Ethnic heritage has a powerful influence on the personal identity of minority teens. 
B) As ethnic minorities in America continue to grow in status and prominence, minority adolescents will be more likely to feel rejected or excluded. 
C) Teens who identify with their ethnic community usually have a higher self-esteem and are less likely to use drugs. 
D) In the past, minority teens have often faced degrading stereotypes concerning their intelligence, sexuality, social status, and manners. 
A) Ethnic heritage has a powerful influence on the personal identity of minority teens. 
B) As ethnic minorities in America continue to grow in status and prominence, minority adolescents will be more likely to feel rejected or excluded. 
C) Teens who identify with their ethnic community usually have a higher self-esteem and are less likely to use drugs. 
D) In the past, minority teens have often faced degrading stereotypes concerning their intelligence, sexuality, social status, and manners.

Question 4

People who have lived richly and responsibly are able to face aging and death with dignity because they have developed a sense of

Accepted Answer

A) generativity. 
B) integrity. 
C) identity. 
D) autonomy. 
A) generativity. 
B) integrity. 
C) identity. 
D) autonomy.

Question 5

Regarding the midlife crisis, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A) Research shows that almost everyone has significant difficulty during the midpoint of life. 
B) Approximately one-half of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis. 
C) About a quarter of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis. 
D) Research shows that no one really experiences a "midlife crisis." 
A) Research shows that almost everyone has significant difficulty during the midpoint of life. 
B) Approximately one-half of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis. 
C) About a quarter of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis. 
D) Research shows that no one really experiences a "midlife crisis."

Question 6

As a parent, you want your daughter to grow up to be a mature, independent adult, who will act responsibly and make good decisions. To accomplish this, you should

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A) combine love and encouragement with very little guidance or criticism. 
B) expect complete respect and obedience from your daughter at all times. 
C) allow her to make her own decisions without interference from you, the parent. 
D) provide love, explain your decisions, and expect her to take responsibility for her actions. 
A) combine love and encouragement with very little guidance or criticism. 
B) expect complete respect and obedience from your daughter at all times. 
C) allow her to make her own decisions without interference from you, the parent. 
D) provide love, explain your decisions, and expect her to take responsibility for her actions.

Question 7

Epigenetic processes within cells translate the "genetic blueprint" encoded in the genome, step by step, into an actual organism called the

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A) episome. 
B) phenome. 
C) congenital self. 
D) actualized self. 
A) episome. 
B) phenome. 
C) congenital self. 
D) actualized self.

Question 8

Patti does not speed on the highway because she is afraid of getting another ticket and losing her license and her insurance. If Patti uses this type of moral reasoning in most situations, one could say that Patti is exhibiting which level of moral development?

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A) preconventional 
B) conventional 
C) postconventional 
D) postformal 
A) preconventional 
B) conventional 
C) postconventional 
D) postformal

Question 9

Baby Michael has normal hearing, but both of his parents are deaf and use sign language to communicate. During Michael's first year of life, they enroll him in day care in order for Michael to hear normal speech

Accepted Answer

A) because the first year is a sensitive period for learning to develop peer relationships. 
B) because the first year is a sensitive period for language development. 
C) because there is no sensitive period for language development, but a child must be exposed to normal speech at all times. 
D) for none of these reasons. 
A) because the first year is a sensitive period for learning to develop peer relationships. 
B) because the first year is a sensitive period for language development. 
C) because there is no sensitive period for language development, but a child must be exposed to normal speech at all times. 
D) for none of these reasons.

Question 10

Both parents carry one recessive gene for sickle cell anemia, but they do not have sickle cell anemia themselves. What is the chance that their child could have sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) one chance in two 
B) one chance in three 
C) one chance in four 
D) no chance (zero out of four) 
A) one chance in two 
B) one chance in three 
C) one chance in four 
D) no chance (zero out of four)

Question 11

According to Erikson, between one and three years of age, the primary developmental crisis is autonomy versus

Accepted Answer

A) shame and doubt. 
B) mistrust. 
C) guilt. 
D) feelings of inferiority. 
A) shame and doubt. 
B) mistrust. 
C) guilt. 
D) feelings of inferiority.

Question 12

According to Chomsky, humans develop language because they have a

Accepted Answer

A) perceptual set. 
B) telegraphic readiness. 
C) learning set. 
D) biological predisposition. 
A) perceptual set. 
B) telegraphic readiness. 
C) learning set. 
D) biological predisposition.

Question 13

Describe what is meant by the theory of the mind; compare the recent research on this concept to what Piaget theorized about preoperational children; explain how theory of mind is assessed and how this ability helps a child to progress in their cognitive development; and identify the childhood condition in which theory of mind is poorly developed.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that Piaget thought

Question 14

College students in their 20s who are developing life-long friendships are in which psychosocial stage?

Accepted Answer

A) industry versus inferiority 
B) generativity versus stagnation 
C) integrity versus despair 
D) intimacy versus isolation 
A) industry versus inferiority 
B) generativity versus stagnation 
C) integrity versus despair 
D) intimacy versus isolation

Question 15

You are about to start your first teaching job as a fourth grade teacher. Your sister teaches tenth grade social studies. Using Erikson's theory, describe the psychosocial dilemmas that most of the students will be facing in your class and in your sister's.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the elementary

Question 16

By the age of 8-12 months, infants smile more frequently when another person is nearby, which is called a(n)__________ smile.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By the age of 8-12 months, infants...

Question 17

Jay is 26 months old, and his favorite word is "No." Although he knows what his parents want him to do (or not do), Jay seems to take delight in doing the opposite. Jay is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) the precursor to a conduct disorder. 
B) attention deficit disorder. 
C) the effect of the withdrawal of love technique. 
D) normal independent behavior for a child of this age. 
A) the precursor to a conduct disorder. 
B) attention deficit disorder. 
C) the effect of the withdrawal of love technique. 
D) normal independent behavior for a child of this age.

Question 18

According to Erikson, the major task during young adulthood (20 to 34 years old)is successful achievement of

Accepted Answer

A) a unified sense of self. 
B) meaningful relationships with others. 
C) personal and civic responsibility. 
D) a stable identity and personality structure. 
A) a unified sense of self. 
B) meaningful relationships with others. 
C) personal and civic responsibility. 
D) a stable identity and personality structure.

Question 19

Terrel, a freshman in high school, participates in all the sports on campus and would be described as relaxed, dominant, self-assured, and popular. This year, he has started "hanging out" with some of the older students and has even experimented with alcohol and marijuana. Terrel is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing depression. 
B) late in forming his identity. 
C) an early maturing boy. 
D) all of these. 
A) experiencing depression. 
B) late in forming his identity. 
C) an early maturing boy. 
D) all of these.

Question 20

Five-year-old Steven climbs up the small tree in his parents' backyard. When he's ready to come down, he begins to cry for his mother to help. Steven's inability to retrace his steps to go back down the tree illustrates that Steven's thinking lacks

Accepted Answer

A) animism. 
B) reversibility. 
C) object permanence. 
D) conservation. 
A) animism. 
B) reversibility. 
C) object permanence. 
D) conservation.

Children's thinking develops through dialogues with more capable people, according to the sociocultural theory of

Conflicts involving intimacy, generativity, and integrity are characteristic of

Regarding minority teens, which of the following statements is FALSE?

People who have lived richly and responsibly are able to face aging and death with dignity because they have developed a sense of

Regarding the midlife crisis, which of the following statements is TRUE?

As a parent, you want your daughter to grow up to be a mature, independent adult, who will act responsibly and make good decisions. To accomplish this, you should

Epigenetic processes within cells translate the "genetic blueprint" encoded in the genome, step by step, into an actual organism called the

Patti does not speed on the highway because she is afraid of getting another ticket and losing her license and her insurance. If Patti uses this type of moral reasoning in most situations, one could say that Patti is exhibiting which level of moral development?

Baby Michael has normal hearing, but both of his parents are deaf and use sign language to communicate. During Michael's first year of life, they enroll him in day care in order for Michael to hear normal speech

Both parents carry one recessive gene for sickle cell anemia, but they do not have sickle cell anemia themselves. What is the chance that their child could have sickle cell anemia?

According to Erikson, between one and three years of age, the primary developmental crisis is autonomy versus

According to Chomsky, humans develop language because they have a

College students in their 20s who are developing life-long friendships are in which psychosocial stage?

You are about to start your first teaching job as a fourth grade teacher. Your sister teaches tenth grade social studies. Using Erikson's theory, describe the psychosocial dilemmas that most of the students will be facing in your class and in your sister's.

By the age of 8-12 months, infants smile more frequently when another person is nearby, which is called a(n)__________ smile.

Jay is 26 months old, and his favorite word is "No." Although he knows what his parents want him to do (or not do), Jay seems to take delight in doing the opposite. Jay is exhibiting

According to Erikson, the major task during young adulthood (20 to 34 years old)is successful achievement of

Terrel, a freshman in high school, participates in all the sports on campus and would be described as relaxed, dominant, self-assured, and popular. This year, he has started "hanging out" with some of the older students and has even experimented with alcohol and marijuana. Terrel is most likely

Five-year-old Steven climbs up the small tree in his parents' backyard. When he's ready to come down, he begins to cry for his mother to help. Steven's inability to retrace his steps to go back down the tree illustrates that Steven's thinking lacks

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Exam 3: Human Development

Children's thinking develops through dialogues with more capable people, according to the sociocultural theory of

Conflicts involving intimacy, generativity, and integrity are characteristic of

Regarding minority teens, which of the following statements is FALSE?

People who have lived richly and responsibly are able to face aging and death with dignity because they have developed a sense of

Regarding the midlife crisis, which of the following statements is TRUE?

As a parent, you want your daughter to grow up to be a mature, independent adult, who will act responsibly and make good decisions. To accomplish this, you should

Epigenetic processes within cells translate the "genetic blueprint" encoded in the genome, step by step, into an actual organism called the

Patti does not speed on the highway because she is afraid of getting another ticket and losing her license and her insurance. If Patti uses this type of moral reasoning in most situations, one could say that Patti is exhibiting which level of moral development?

Baby Michael has normal hearing, but both of his parents are deaf and use sign language to communicate. During Michael's first year of life, they enroll him in day care in order for Michael to hear normal speech

Both parents carry one recessive gene for sickle cell anemia, but they do not have sickle cell anemia themselves. What is the chance that their child could have sickle cell anemia?

According to Erikson, between one and three years of age, the primary developmental crisis is autonomy versus

According to Chomsky, humans develop language because they have a

College students in their 20s who are developing life-long friendships are in which psychosocial stage?

You are about to start your first teaching job as a fourth grade teacher. Your sister teaches tenth grade social studies. Using Erikson's theory, describe the psychosocial dilemmas that most of the students will be facing in your class and in your sister's.

By the age of 8-12 months, infants smile more frequently when another person is nearby, which is called a(n)__________ smile.

Jay is 26 months old, and his favorite word is "No." Although he knows what his parents want him to do (or not do), Jay seems to take delight in doing the opposite. Jay is exhibiting

According to Erikson, the major task during young adulthood (20 to 34 years old)is successful achievement of

Terrel, a freshman in high school, participates in all the sports on campus and would be described as relaxed, dominant, self-assured, and popular. This year, he has started "hanging out" with some of the older students and has even experimented with alcohol and marijuana. Terrel is most likely

Five-year-old Steven climbs up the small tree in his parents' backyard. When he's ready to come down, he begins to cry for his mother to help. Steven's inability to retrace his steps to go back down the tree illustrates that Steven's thinking lacks

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

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

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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