Question 1

Which of the following is the correct sequence for Piaget's cognitive stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  preoperational, formal operations, sensorimotor, concrete operations 
B)  preoperational, permanent operations, egocentrism, formal operations 
C)  sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operations, formal operations 
D)  sensorimotor, egocentrism, concrete operations, permanent operations 
A)  preoperational, formal operations, sensorimotor, concrete operations 
B)  preoperational, permanent operations, egocentrism, formal operations 
C)  sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operations, formal operations 
D)  sensorimotor, egocentrism, concrete operations, permanent operations

Question 2

Division of labor influences gender roles according to the social role theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Peers often compare themselves to each other to determine their strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

By six months of age,the child should be able to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  see as well as an adult 
B)  hesitate when they reach the clear glass dropoff on the visual cliff 
C)  develop depth perception 
D)  make all the sounds necessary in their language 
A)  see as well as an adult 
B)  hesitate when they reach the clear glass dropoff on the visual cliff 
C)  develop depth perception 
D)  make all the sounds necessary in their language

Question 5

Professor Rose's most recent book describes the changes seen in the drawings of children from four to 10 years of age.Professor Rose is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental psychologist 
B)  behavioral psychologist 
C)  humanistic psychologist 
D)  biological psychologist 
A)  developmental psychologist 
B)  behavioral psychologist 
C)  humanistic psychologist 
D)  biological psychologist

Question 6

The Curtis family is made up of mom and dad,eight-year-old Susan,five-year-old Grant,and the identical twins Christopher and Carson.With regard to genetic make-up,Christopher is most similar to his:

Accepted Answer

A)  mother 
B)  father 
C)  identical twin 
D)  brother 
A)  mother 
B)  father 
C)  identical twin 
D)  brother

Question 7

Gender differences are based upon traditional divisions of labor according to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive developmental theory 
B)  psychosexual theory 
C)  evolutionary theory 
D)  social role theory 
A)  cognitive developmental theory 
B)  psychosexual theory 
C)  evolutionary theory 
D)  social role theory

Question 8

____ consist of DNA.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ova 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  Zygotes 
D)  Phenotypes 
A)  Ova 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  Zygotes 
D)  Phenotypes

Question 9

According to Kagan,what percentage of children retained their inhibited temperament from the ages of 21 months to 7 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  18% 
B)  37% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
A)  18% 
B)  37% 
C)  60% 
D)  80%

Question 10

Which of the following individuals has contributed to our understanding of attachment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eleanor Gibson 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Mary Ainsworth 
D)  Carol Jacklin 
A)  Eleanor Gibson 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Mary Ainsworth 
D)  Carol Jacklin

Question 11

Tina is introducing her topic by saying,"Today I will be talking about the fundamental emotional bond that develops between the infant and the caregiver." What is the topic of her presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosocial development 
B)  closeness 
C)  temperament 
D)  attachment 
A)  psychosocial development 
B)  closeness 
C)  temperament 
D)  attachment

Question 12

Dr.Buckbee is treating a four-year-old girl with reactive attachment disorder.Which of the following behaviors would be consistent with this girl's diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  She engages in odd repetitive behavior. 
B)  She has a difficult time accepting comfort and affection from her parents. 
C)  The girl has imaginary friends and often speaks to them. 
D)  She is very clingy to her parents. 
A)  She engages in odd repetitive behavior. 
B)  She has a difficult time accepting comfort and affection from her parents. 
C)  The girl has imaginary friends and often speaks to them. 
D)  She is very clingy to her parents.

Question 13

Only heavy drinking during pregnancy can cause problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The term conservation refers to the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of a substance remains the same even though its shape changes 
B)  children see and think about the world from other people's viewpoints 
C)  infants interact with and learn about their environment through sensory experiences 
D)  symbols and words can be used to think about things that do not exist 
A)  the amount of a substance remains the same even though its shape changes 
B)  children see and think about the world from other people's viewpoints 
C)  infants interact with and learn about their environment through sensory experiences 
D)  symbols and words can be used to think about things that do not exist

Question 15

Identical twins result from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the release and fertilization of two ova 
B)  the release of more than 23 strands of chromosomes 
C)  a single ovum that splits into two parts after fertilization 
D)  an extra 21st chromosome produced by the father's sperm 
A)  the release and fertilization of two ova 
B)  the release of more than 23 strands of chromosomes 
C)  a single ovum that splits into two parts after fertilization 
D)  an extra 21st chromosome produced by the father's sperm

Question 16

You are listening to a talk show on television discussing intelligence.Right before a commercial,the host says,"When we return to our discussion of nature and nurture,we will find out which one is more important." What is your learned reaction to his statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The question should not be 'which is more important' but how nature and nurture interact." 
B)  "Everyone knows that nurture is more important than nature." 
C)  "Everyone knows that nature is more important than nurture." 
D)  "How can we know which is more important, since psychologists do not study these topics?" 
A)  "The question should not be 'which is more important' but how nature and nurture interact." 
B)  "Everyone knows that nurture is more important than nature." 
C)  "Everyone knows that nature is more important than nurture." 
D)  "How can we know which is more important, since psychologists do not study these topics?"

Question 17

The germinal period starts at ____ and lasts ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conception; 4 weeks 
B)  4 weeks; 8 weeks 
C)  8 weeks; until birth 
D)  conception; 2 weeks 
A)  conception; 4 weeks 
B)  4 weeks; 8 weeks 
C)  8 weeks; until birth 
D)  conception; 2 weeks

Question 18

About how many inherited disorders can be tested for and identified prenatally?

Accepted Answer

A)  around 450 
B)  slightly more than 500 
C)  just under 800 
D)  over 1,000 
A)  around 450 
B)  slightly more than 500 
C)  just under 800 
D)  over 1,000

Question 19

Which set of traits best characterizes parents who abuse their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  confident, arrogant, moody 
B)  demanding, difficult 
C)  shy, introverted, unsure, permissive 
D)  in distress, impulsive, unhappy 
A)  confident, arrogant, moody 
B)  demanding, difficult 
C)  shy, introverted, unsure, permissive 
D)  in distress, impulsive, unhappy

Question 20

Which of the following is not generally seen in adolescents and adults with fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  short stature 
B)  dyslexia 
C)  below-average IQs 
D)  poor socialization 
A)  short stature 
B)  dyslexia 
C)  below-average IQs 
D)  poor socialization

Exam 17: Infancy Childhood

Which of the following is the correct sequence for Piaget's cognitive stages?

Division of labor influences gender roles according to the social role theory.

Peers often compare themselves to each other to determine their strengths and weaknesses.

By six months of age,the child should be able to do all of the following except:

Professor Rose's most recent book describes the changes seen in the drawings of children from four to 10 years of age.Professor Rose is most likely a:

The Curtis family is made up of mom and dad,eight-year-old Susan,five-year-old Grant,and the identical twins Christopher and Carson.With regard to genetic make-up,Christopher is most similar to his:

Gender differences are based upon traditional divisions of labor according to the:

____ consist of DNA.

According to Kagan,what percentage of children retained their inhibited temperament from the ages of 21 months to 7 years?

Which of the following individuals has contributed to our understanding of attachment?

Tina is introducing her topic by saying,"Today I will be talking about the fundamental emotional bond that develops between the infant and the caregiver." What is the topic of her presentation?

Dr.Buckbee is treating a four-year-old girl with reactive attachment disorder.Which of the following behaviors would be consistent with this girl's diagnosis?

Only heavy drinking during pregnancy can cause problems.

The term conservation refers to the fact that:

Identical twins result from:

You are listening to a talk show on television discussing intelligence.Right before a commercial,the host says,"When we return to our discussion of nature and nurture,we will find out which one is more important." What is your learned reaction to his statement?

The germinal period starts at ____ and lasts ____.

About how many inherited disorders can be tested for and identified prenatally?

Which set of traits best characterizes parents who abuse their children?

Which of the following is not generally seen in adolescents and adults with fetal alcohol syndrome?

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