Exam 3: Human Development

Melissa is often described by her teacher as a "model" child or unusually "good." However, she also tends to have low self-esteem and is somewhat apprehensive, lacking in curiosity, and dependent on adults for approval. Melissa's parents are most likely using which parenting style?

According to Piaget, the concepts of reversibility and conservation develop during the __________ stage.

Dr. Santos conducts research involving the changes in the abilities and behaviors of humans from conception to death. Dr. Santos is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist.

Regarding emotional attachment, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A time during which certain events must take place for normal development to occur is called a

Distress displayed by infants separated from their parents or caregivers is called

While Felix is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy, he prays to God to give him one more year so he can see his daughter get married. Felix is exhibiting which reaction to impeding death?

Which of the following is the mental ability to change the shape or form of a substance, such as clay or water, and to perceive that its volume remains the same?

In development, deliberately making an environment more stimulating, nutritional, comforting, and loving is referred to as __________.

When a toddler is in the stage called the terrible twos, his or her typical behavior would best be described as

Sidney has been a teacher for 23 years. He has been feeling trapped in "this life" for the last five years and finds his teaching efforts unappreciated and poorly compensated. So, in the middle of the semester, he quits his job, divorces his wife, and moves to a large city to start over in a sales job. Erikson would say that Sidney was experiencing

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

Which of the following was NOT one of Ryff's six elements of well-being during adulthood?

At any stage of life, the three factors that combine to determine a person's developmental level are

A good way to encourage development of a child's intellectual capacity is to

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.

Regarding Hispanic families, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The brain of a newborn baby has more dendrites and synapses than an adult brain.

Impoverished children tend to be sick more often and show poorer school performance.

Cephalocaudal means from