Question 1

Development norms refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  parts of the body growing at differing rates 
B)  the genetic plan by which individuals are created 
C)  development occurring in a sequential and orderly fashion 
D)  the average age at which individuals perform skills 
A)  parts of the body growing at differing rates 
B)  the genetic plan by which individuals are created 
C)  development occurring in a sequential and orderly fashion 
D)  the average age at which individuals perform skills

Question 2

The fetal stage is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  conception and fertilization 
B)  attachment to the wall of the uterus 
C)  functioning vital organs and human physical characteristics 
D)  the beginnings of the spinal cord, heart, and other organs 
A)  conception and fertilization 
B)  attachment to the wall of the uterus 
C)  functioning vital organs and human physical characteristics 
D)  the beginnings of the spinal cord, heart, and other organs

Question 3

A study in which a group of individuals of different ages is studied at the same time is a ____ study.

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal 
B)  multilevel 
C)  repetitional 
D)  cross-sectional 
A)  longitudinal 
B)  multilevel 
C)  repetitional 
D)  cross-sectional

Question 4

Parts of the body which are close to the head develop before the parts closer to the feet according to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  proximodistal principle 
B)  cephalocaudal principle 
C)  visual cliff 
D)  sensorimotor stage of development 
A)  proximodistal principle 
B)  cephalocaudal principle 
C)  visual cliff 
D)  sensorimotor stage of development

Question 5

Bryan is born with Down syndrome.If we could look at his chromosomes,we would find that:

Accepted Answer

A)  some of the chromosomes would be missing 
B)  there was an extra 21st chromosome instead of the normal two 
C)  there was some measurable damage or abnormality in each chromosome pair 
D)  his chromosomes were normal; Down syndrome is caused by an oxygen deficiency at birth 
A)  some of the chromosomes would be missing 
B)  there was an extra 21st chromosome instead of the normal two 
C)  there was some measurable damage or abnormality in each chromosome pair 
D)  his chromosomes were normal; Down syndrome is caused by an oxygen deficiency at birth

Question 6

Unconscious motives play a primary role in social development according to social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Is the case of Alex,the little Romanian boy,typical of adopted Romanian children in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes-nearly all of the Romanian adoptees initially show serious developmental problems. 
B)  No-Alex does not show any serious developmental problems, which is unlike other Romanian adoptees. 
C)  Yes-the Romanian government took steps to make sure the orphans received warm and safe interactions with others. Alex has no serious developmental problems like most Romanian adoptees. 
D)  No-most Romanian adoptees show serious developmental problems, but Alex for unknown reasons does not have problems. 
A)  Yes-nearly all of the Romanian adoptees initially show serious developmental problems. 
B)  No-Alex does not show any serious developmental problems, which is unlike other Romanian adoptees. 
C)  Yes-the Romanian government took steps to make sure the orphans received warm and safe interactions with others. Alex has no serious developmental problems like most Romanian adoptees. 
D)  No-most Romanian adoptees show serious developmental problems, but Alex for unknown reasons does not have problems.

Question 8

You are reading an article in a popular magazine.The article is on gender roles.As you read,you notice a statement that doesn't seem to be correct.Which is the incorrect statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender roles are learned according to the social learning theory. 
B)  There are rules and knowledge about what are inappropriate gender behaviors. 
C)  Parents seldom reward children for their behaviors when they match traditional gender roles. 
D)  The cognitive development theory argues that children play an active role in their own gender role development. 
A)  Gender roles are learned according to the social learning theory. 
B)  There are rules and knowledge about what are inappropriate gender behaviors. 
C)  Parents seldom reward children for their behaviors when they match traditional gender roles. 
D)  The cognitive development theory argues that children play an active role in their own gender role development.

Question 9

In his theory of development,Erik Erikson focused on:

Accepted Answer

A)  observation 
B)  resiliency 
C)  psychosocial issues 
D)  psychosexual issues 
A)  observation 
B)  resiliency 
C)  psychosocial issues 
D)  psychosexual issues

Question 10

An infant is being weaned to drink out of a cup.She continues to suck the cup as if sucking on her mother's breast.This best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  accommodation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  preoperations 
D)  conservation 
A)  accommodation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  preoperations 
D)  conservation

Question 11

Wendy has always been a healthy child.In contrast,Tricia battled with some serious infections and allergies in her first year of life.All other things being equal,Wendy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  more at risk for child abuse 
B)  less at risk for child abuse 
C)  more likely to be left on her own early 
D)  less likely to be left on her own early 
A)  more at risk for child abuse 
B)  less at risk for child abuse 
C)  more likely to be left on her own early 
D)  less likely to be left on her own early

Question 12

Prodigies demonstrate the interaction between:

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental psychology and music 
B)  biology and genetics 
C)  art and social science 
D)  genetic and learned influences 
A)  developmental psychology and music 
B)  biology and genetics 
C)  art and social science 
D)  genetic and learned influences

Question 13

In the early stages of motor development,____ seems to be the major force guiding development.

Accepted Answer

A)  maturation 
B)  learning 
C)  experience 
D)  genetics 
A)  maturation 
B)  learning 
C)  experience 
D)  genetics

Question 14

In what specific structure is the "chemical alphabet" found-the alphabet that will provide the instructions for growth and development?

Accepted Answer

A)  zygotes 
B)  genes 
C)  DNA 
D)  chromosomes 
A)  zygotes 
B)  genes 
C)  DNA 
D)  chromosomes

Question 15

Jane and John were always able to leave baby Rebecca with a babysitter,but now,at six months of age,she begins to cry loudly when they leave.This separation anxiety indicates that Rebecca:

Accepted Answer

A)  is somewhat retarded in her development 
B)  must have suffered some type of birth defect 
C)  has formed a close attachment with her parents 
D)  will be a child who always clings to her parents 
A)  is somewhat retarded in her development 
B)  must have suffered some type of birth defect 
C)  has formed a close attachment with her parents 
D)  will be a child who always clings to her parents

Question 16

A study in which the same group of individuals is repeatedly studied across many years is known as a ____ study.

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal 
B)  multilevel 
C)  repetitional 
D)  cross-sectional 
A)  longitudinal 
B)  multilevel 
C)  repetitional 
D)  cross-sectional

Question 17

Heavy drinking during pregnancy can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomal damage to the fetus 
B)  high levels of arousal in the newborn 
C)  fetal alcohol syndrome 
D)  a newborn with a large appetite 
A)  chromosomal damage to the fetus 
B)  high levels of arousal in the newborn 
C)  fetal alcohol syndrome 
D)  a newborn with a large appetite

Question 18

A six-month-old fetus has a good chance of surviving if born prematurely.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lungs are functional 
B)  it has enough body fat to maintain body temperature 
C)  its nervous system is functional 
D)  the heart begins to beat around this time 
A)  the lungs are functional 
B)  it has enough body fat to maintain body temperature 
C)  its nervous system is functional 
D)  the heart begins to beat around this time

Question 19

The cross-sectional method follows the same people over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The blood supply of the fetus is partially protected by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  germinal 
B)  placenta 
C)  teratogen 
D)  amniotic fluid 
A)  germinal 
B)  placenta 
C)  teratogen 
D)  amniotic fluid

Exam 17: Infancy Childhood

Development norms refer to:

The fetal stage is characterized by:

A study in which a group of individuals of different ages is studied at the same time is a ____ study.

Parts of the body which are close to the head develop before the parts closer to the feet according to the:

Bryan is born with Down syndrome.If we could look at his chromosomes,we would find that:

Unconscious motives play a primary role in social development according to social cognitive theory.

Is the case of Alex,the little Romanian boy,typical of adopted Romanian children in the United States?

You are reading an article in a popular magazine.The article is on gender roles.As you read,you notice a statement that doesn't seem to be correct.Which is the incorrect statement?

In his theory of development,Erik Erikson focused on:

An infant is being weaned to drink out of a cup.She continues to suck the cup as if sucking on her mother's breast.This best illustrates:

Wendy has always been a healthy child.In contrast,Tricia battled with some serious infections and allergies in her first year of life.All other things being equal,Wendy is:

Prodigies demonstrate the interaction between:

In the early stages of motor development,____ seems to be the major force guiding development.

In what specific structure is the "chemical alphabet" found-the alphabet that will provide the instructions for growth and development?

Jane and John were always able to leave baby Rebecca with a babysitter,but now,at six months of age,she begins to cry loudly when they leave.This separation anxiety indicates that Rebecca:

A study in which the same group of individuals is repeatedly studied across many years is known as a ____ study.

Heavy drinking during pregnancy can result in:

A six-month-old fetus has a good chance of surviving if born prematurely.Why?

The cross-sectional method follows the same people over time.

The blood supply of the fetus is partially protected by the:

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