Question 1

Though there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, the causes of the neural plaques are known to be a function of interactions between genes and environmental experience

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

At about 24 hours after fertilization, rapid cell divisions begins to occur in the ______,and after around five days the zygote attaches itself to the_____ _.

Accepted Answer

a. Zygote;

Question 3

Earlier menopause is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  number of children 
B)  number of sexual partners 
C)  cigarette smoking 
D)  career choice 
A)  number of children 
B)  number of sexual partners 
C)  cigarette smoking 
D)  career choice

Question 4

The sperm of a male must reach this reproductive cell in the woman's uterus for conception to occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  ovum 
B)  secondary oocyte 
C)  primary oocyte 
D)  zygote 
A)  ovum 
B)  secondary oocyte 
C)  primary oocyte 
D)  zygote

Question 5

These harmful agents, sometimes in the form of drugs and alcohol, increase the likelihood of a child being born with a congenital malformation.

Accepted Answer

A)  teratogens 
B)  bacteria 
C)  estrogens 
D)  terroragens 
A)  teratogens 
B)  bacteria 
C)  estrogens 
D)  terroragens

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the embryonic stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the point of rapid cell division that immediately follows fertilization. 
B)  It is when the second polar body fuses with the endometrium. 
C)  It is a stage when miscarriage might occur without the mother knowing she was pregnant. 
D)  It is the point at which the teratogens have the least amount of effect on development. 
A)  It is the point of rapid cell division that immediately follows fertilization. 
B)  It is when the second polar body fuses with the endometrium. 
C)  It is a stage when miscarriage might occur without the mother knowing she was pregnant. 
D)  It is the point at which the teratogens have the least amount of effect on development.

Question 7

The lining of a woman's uterus to which a zygote attaches is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  endoplasmic reticulum 
B)  placenta 
C)  atrium 
D)  endometrium 
A)  endoplasmic reticulum 
B)  placenta 
C)  atrium 
D)  endometrium

Question 8

One reason that risky behaviour is common in adolescence stems from the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the frontal lobe is continuing to develop 
B)  while the brain systems associated with logic, reason, and decision-making are fully functional, the limbic system is continuing to develop 
C)  while the brain is sensitive to emotion, reward, and gratification, it is less sensitive to pain 
D)  while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the parietal lobe is continuing to develop. 
A)  while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the frontal lobe is continuing to develop 
B)  while the brain systems associated with logic, reason, and decision-making are fully functional, the limbic system is continuing to develop 
C)  while the brain is sensitive to emotion, reward, and gratification, it is less sensitive to pain 
D)  while the brain systems associated with emotion, reward, and gratification are fully functional, the parietal lobe is continuing to develop.

Question 9

The perceptions of imminent death and dying are similar cross-culturally

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Erikson, the key conflict of middle adulthood is _________vs. ______, and is characterized by thoughts about the value of accomplishments to be passed to the next generation.

Accepted Answer

Generativi

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of menopause

Accepted Answer

A)  Hot lushes 
B)  Pregnancy 
C)  headaches 
D)  Skin problems 
A)  Hot lushes 
B)  Pregnancy 
C)  headaches 
D)  Skin problems

Question 12

Adolescence is characterised as a period of change. Describe some of the changes that occur throughout adolescence. In your answer refer to the adolescent brain and peer relations.

Accepted Answer

Adolescence is indeed a period of signif

Question 13

The major influence of the lifespan perspective on developmental psychology was

Accepted Answer

A)  the notion that development continues "from womb to tomb" 
B)  the idea that development begins and ends in childhood 
C)  the notion that development begins with conception 
D)  the idea that development accelerates throughout adulthood 
A)  the notion that development continues "from womb to tomb" 
B)  the idea that development begins and ends in childhood 
C)  the notion that development begins with conception 
D)  the idea that development accelerates throughout adulthood

Question 14

_________is a brain syndrome caused by biological deteriorations of the brain. Contrary to stereotypes, it does not normally occur alongside _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________is a brain syndrome caused by biological...

Question 15

During this, the most significant physical change in women due to aging, a woman's ovaries cease the production of estrogen and progesterone.

Accepted Answer

A)  menopause 
B)  pregnancy 
C)  ovarian cancer 
D)  childbirth 
A)  menopause 
B)  pregnancy 
C)  ovarian cancer 
D)  childbirth

Question 16

Kubler-Ross is known for her model of

Accepted Answer

A)  dying 
B)  denial 
C)  attachment 
D)  ageing 
A)  dying 
B)  denial 
C)  attachment 
D)  ageing

Question 17

Though research illustrates that parenting styles may cause children to develop in certain ways, they often underestimate this influence on parenting styles

Accepted Answer

A)  parent-to-teacher effect 
B)  child-to-parent effect 
C)  action-reaction effect 
D)  parent-to-child effect 
A)  parent-to-teacher effect 
B)  child-to-parent effect 
C)  action-reaction effect 
D)  parent-to-child effect

Question 18

Babies born with this congenital malformation, caused by a teratogen, typically have small heads, low birth weights and facial abnormalities

Accepted Answer

A)  Teratogen syndrome 
B)  Foetal alcohol effect 
C)  Foetal alcohol syndrome 
D)  Cleft palate 
A)  Teratogen syndrome 
B)  Foetal alcohol effect 
C)  Foetal alcohol syndrome 
D)  Cleft palate

Question 19

Harmful bacteria, viruses, and substances such as drugs or alcohol can be transferred to the developing foetus and result in _______.

Accepted Answer

Congenital

Question 20

Puberty used to be considered the event marking the end of childhood because it was misattributed to the maturation of the sexual organs, known as

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadarche 
B)  adrenarche 
C)  spermarche 
D)  menarche 
A)  gonadarche 
B)  adrenarche 
C)  spermarche 
D)  menarche

Exam 13: Lifespan Development

Though there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, the causes of the neural plaques are known to be a function of interactions between genes and environmental experience

At about 24 hours after fertilization, rapid cell divisions begins to occur in the ______,and after around five days the zygote attaches itself to the_____ _.

Earlier menopause is associated with

The sperm of a male must reach this reproductive cell in the woman's uterus for conception to occur.

These harmful agents, sometimes in the form of drugs and alcohol, increase the likelihood of a child being born with a congenital malformation.

Which of the following is true regarding the embryonic stage?

The lining of a woman's uterus to which a zygote attaches is known as the

One reason that risky behaviour is common in adolescence stems from the fact that

The perceptions of imminent death and dying are similar cross-culturally

According to Erikson, the key conflict of middle adulthood is _________vs. ______, and is characterized by thoughts about the value of accomplishments to be passed to the next generation.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of menopause

Adolescence is characterised as a period of change. Describe some of the changes that occur throughout adolescence. In your answer refer to the adolescent brain and peer relations.

The major influence of the lifespan perspective on developmental psychology was

_________is a brain syndrome caused by biological deteriorations of the brain. Contrary to stereotypes, it does not normally occur alongside _____.

During this, the most significant physical change in women due to aging, a woman's ovaries cease the production of estrogen and progesterone.

Kubler-Ross is known for her model of

Though research illustrates that parenting styles may cause children to develop in certain ways, they often underestimate this influence on parenting styles

Babies born with this congenital malformation, caused by a teratogen, typically have small heads, low birth weights and facial abnormalities

Harmful bacteria, viruses, and substances such as drugs or alcohol can be transferred to the developing foetus and result in _______.

Puberty used to be considered the event marking the end of childhood because it was misattributed to the maturation of the sexual organs, known as

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At about 24 hours after fertilization, rapid cell divisions begins to occur in the __,and after around five days the zygote attaches itself to the_ _.

According to Erikson, the key conflict of middle adulthood is ___vs. , and is characterized by thoughts about the value of accomplishments to be passed to the next generation.

_____is a brain syndrome caused by biological deteriorations of the brain. Contrary to stereotypes, it does not normally occur alongside _.