Question 1

Explain how parents and teachers can utilize Vygotsky's ideas to help children become more skillful learners.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that Vygotsky's key

Question 2

When children learn the alphabet and how to count to 20, they are exhibiting __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  practical 
B)  fluid 
C)  crystallized 
D)  experiential 
A)  practical 
B)  fluid 
C)  crystallized 
D)  experiential

Question 3

Most older children and adults exhibit moral reasoning at which level of moral development?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

During language development, the interactions between the adult and infant that include touching, vocalizing, gazing, and smiling are referred to as shared transformations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In which ethnic culture does parenting tend to be lenient and permissive in the child's early years, but after the child turns 5 years old focuses more on instilling obedience and self-control ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian-American 
B)  African-American 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  Arab-American 
A)  Asian-American 
B)  African-American 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  Arab-American

Question 6

Regarding the transition to adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Today the challenge of identity formation has been complicated by the fact that more and more young people are prolonging identity explorations into their 20s. 
B)  Western industrialized societies, like the United States and Canada, are becoming increasingly tolerant of the period known as emerging adulthood. 
C)  In less affluent countries and in poorer parts of America, most adolescents continue to "become adults" at much younger ages. 
D)  Midlife and old age are significantly more emotionally turbulent than adolescence and young adulthood. 
A)  Today the challenge of identity formation has been complicated by the fact that more and more young people are prolonging identity explorations into their 20s. 
B)  Western industrialized societies, like the United States and Canada, are becoming increasingly tolerant of the period known as emerging adulthood. 
C)  In less affluent countries and in poorer parts of America, most adolescents continue to "become adults" at much younger ages. 
D)  Midlife and old age are significantly more emotionally turbulent than adolescence and young adulthood.

Question 7

Traditionally, African-American families tend to exhibit all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  valuing an interdependence of family members and respect for elders. 
B)  emphasizing self-reliance, persistence, and a positive identity. 
C)  emphasizing persistence in the face of adversity. 
D)  showing an overly permissive discipline style. 
A)  valuing an interdependence of family members and respect for elders. 
B)  emphasizing self-reliance, persistence, and a positive identity. 
C)  emphasizing persistence in the face of adversity. 
D)  showing an overly permissive discipline style.

Question 8

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the range of tasks a child cannot yet master alone but that she or he can accomplish with the guidance of a more capable partner is referred to as the __________.

Accepted Answer

zone of pr

Question 9

When a gene is recessive, it must be paired with a second gene of the same type before its effect will be expressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Fathers tend to engage their children in unusual play, while mothers tend to engage their children in more conventional play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In talking to an infant, an adult may use exaggerated or musical voice inflections during a type of speech known as

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic transformations. 
B)  phonetic prompting. 
C)  parentese or motherese. 
D)  syntactical expressions. 
A)  semantic transformations. 
B)  phonetic prompting. 
C)  parentese or motherese. 
D)  syntactical expressions.

Question 12

Morgan's mother leaves the room, and when she returns, Morgan runs up to her but then kicks and squirms to get away from her mother. According to Mary Ainsworth's research, Morgan is exhibiting an insecure-__________ attachment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Morgan's mother leaves the room, and when...

Question 13

A child and her father are walking. Upon seeing a butterfly, she says, "See the birdie," and her father replies, "No, that's a butterfly; see how small it is." The next time the child sees a butterfly she says, "See the butterfly." This example demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation. 
B)  accommodation. 
C)  conservation. 
D)  object permanence. 
A)  assimilation. 
B)  accommodation. 
C)  conservation. 
D)  object permanence.

Question 14

The style and quality of mothering and fathering are very important

Accepted Answer

A)  during the first few years of life. 
B)  during infancy and early childhood. 
C)  from infancy through early adolescence. 
D)  from infancy through to adulthood. 
A)  during the first few years of life. 
B)  during infancy and early childhood. 
C)  from infancy through early adolescence. 
D)  from infancy through to adulthood.

Question 15

According to Ryff, autonomy (personal freedom), self-acceptance, and environmental mastery are three of the six elements of __________ during adulthood.

Accepted Answer

well-being

Question 16

Regarding early and late maturation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In elementary school, fast-maturing girls are less popular and have poorer self-images, perhaps because they are larger and heavier than their classmates. 
B)  By junior high, early maturation for girls includes sexual features, which leads to a more positive body image, greater peer prestige, and adult approval. 
C)  Early maturing girls are more independent and more active in school, but also are more likely to get in trouble at school. 
D)  Compared to the past, there are fewer American girls reaching puberty at earlier ages. 
A)  In elementary school, fast-maturing girls are less popular and have poorer self-images, perhaps because they are larger and heavier than their classmates. 
B)  By junior high, early maturation for girls includes sexual features, which leads to a more positive body image, greater peer prestige, and adult approval. 
C)  Early maturing girls are more independent and more active in school, but also are more likely to get in trouble at school. 
D)  Compared to the past, there are fewer American girls reaching puberty at earlier ages.

Question 17

Describe the three parenting styles classified by Baumrind, the type of discipline approach(es) used in each style, and the effects of each parenting style on the children's social and emotional development.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that authoritarian p

Question 18

With aging, there is a gradual decline of crystallized abilities, but not of fluid abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When two-year-old Amanda calls her dog, "Here dog" or when she tells her mother "want juice," Amanda is exhibiting telegraphic speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Because of the rapid growth of basic structures, the developing fetus is sensitive to a variety of diseases, drugs, and sources of radiation, especially during which part of the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  first trimester 
B)  second trimester 
C)  third trimester 
D)  neonatal period 
A)  first trimester 
B)  second trimester 
C)  third trimester 
D)  neonatal period

Explain how parents and teachers can utilize Vygotsky's ideas to help children become more skillful learners.

When children learn the alphabet and how to count to 20, they are exhibiting __________ intelligence.

Most older children and adults exhibit moral reasoning at which level of moral development?

During language development, the interactions between the adult and infant that include touching, vocalizing, gazing, and smiling are referred to as shared transformations.

In which ethnic culture does parenting tend to be lenient and permissive in the child's early years, but after the child turns 5 years old focuses more on instilling obedience and self-control ?

Regarding the transition to adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Traditionally, African-American families tend to exhibit all of the following EXCEPT for

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the range of tasks a child cannot yet master alone but that she or he can accomplish with the guidance of a more capable partner is referred to as the __________.

When a gene is recessive, it must be paired with a second gene of the same type before its effect will be expressed.

Fathers tend to engage their children in unusual play, while mothers tend to engage their children in more conventional play.

In talking to an infant, an adult may use exaggerated or musical voice inflections during a type of speech known as

Morgan's mother leaves the room, and when she returns, Morgan runs up to her but then kicks and squirms to get away from her mother. According to Mary Ainsworth's research, Morgan is exhibiting an insecure-__________ attachment.

A child and her father are walking. Upon seeing a butterfly, she says, "See the birdie," and her father replies, "No, that's a butterfly; see how small it is." The next time the child sees a butterfly she says, "See the butterfly." This example demonstrates

The style and quality of mothering and fathering are very important

According to Ryff, autonomy (personal freedom), self-acceptance, and environmental mastery are three of the six elements of __________ during adulthood.

Regarding early and late maturation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the three parenting styles classified by Baumrind, the type of discipline approach(es) used in each style, and the effects of each parenting style on the children's social and emotional development.

With aging, there is a gradual decline of crystallized abilities, but not of fluid abilities.

When two-year-old Amanda calls her dog, "Here dog" or when she tells her mother "want juice," Amanda is exhibiting telegraphic speech.

Because of the rapid growth of basic structures, the developing fetus is sensitive to a variety of diseases, drugs, and sources of radiation, especially during which part of the pregnancy?

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Exam 3: Human Development

Explain how parents and teachers can utilize Vygotsky's ideas to help children become more skillful learners.

When children learn the alphabet and how to count to 20, they are exhibiting __________ intelligence.

Most older children and adults exhibit moral reasoning at which level of moral development?

During language development, the interactions between the adult and infant that include touching, vocalizing, gazing, and smiling are referred to as shared transformations.

In which ethnic culture does parenting tend to be lenient and permissive in the child's early years, but after the child turns 5 years old focuses more on instilling obedience and self-control ?

Regarding the transition to adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Traditionally, African-American families tend to exhibit all of the following EXCEPT for

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the range of tasks a child cannot yet master alone but that she or he can accomplish with the guidance of a more capable partner is referred to as the __________.

When a gene is recessive, it must be paired with a second gene of the same type before its effect will be expressed.

Fathers tend to engage their children in unusual play, while mothers tend to engage their children in more conventional play.

In talking to an infant, an adult may use exaggerated or musical voice inflections during a type of speech known as

Morgan's mother leaves the room, and when she returns, Morgan runs up to her but then kicks and squirms to get away from her mother. According to Mary Ainsworth's research, Morgan is exhibiting an insecure-__________ attachment.

A child and her father are walking. Upon seeing a butterfly, she says, "See the birdie," and her father replies, "No, that's a butterfly; see how small it is." The next time the child sees a butterfly she says, "See the butterfly." This example demonstrates

The style and quality of mothering and fathering are very important

According to Ryff, autonomy (personal freedom), self-acceptance, and environmental mastery are three of the six elements of __________ during adulthood.

Regarding early and late maturation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the three parenting styles classified by Baumrind, the type of discipline approach(es) used in each style, and the effects of each parenting style on the children's social and emotional development.

With aging, there is a gradual decline of crystallized abilities, but not of fluid abilities.

When two-year-old Amanda calls her dog, "Here dog" or when she tells her mother "want juice," Amanda is exhibiting telegraphic speech.

Because of the rapid growth of basic structures, the developing fetus is sensitive to a variety of diseases, drugs, and sources of radiation, especially during which part of the pregnancy?

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

Filters