Question 1

The nativist approach proposes that children as young as 3 months old

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A) can realize that an object exists even if they are not able to see it,but they do not have expectations about the object. 
B) possess expectancies about objects and events in the world that are less dependent on experiences. 
C) express cognitive development as an interpersonal process that happens in a cultural context. 
D) show an understanding of object permanence due to very early experiences. 
A) can realize that an object exists even if they are not able to see it,but they do not have expectations about the object. 
B) possess expectancies about objects and events in the world that are less dependent on experiences. 
C) express cognitive development as an interpersonal process that happens in a cultural context. 
D) show an understanding of object permanence due to very early experiences.

Question 2

According to developmental psychologists,nurture refers to

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A) the development caused by hormones secreted in the body. 
B) the formation of the nervous system. 
C) an individual's biological inheritance. 
D) an individual's environmental and social experiences. 
A) the development caused by hormones secreted in the body. 
B) the formation of the nervous system. 
C) an individual's biological inheritance. 
D) an individual's environmental and social experiences.

Question 3

According to Piaget,children's thought in the preoperational stage is egocentric.This statement refers to

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A) a sensorimotor need for self-stimulation,as evidenced in thumb sucking. 
B) young children's exaggerated interest in color. 
C) the difficulty in perceiving things from another person's point of view. 
D) the difficulty in realizing that things continue to exist even when they are not visible. 
A) a sensorimotor need for self-stimulation,as evidenced in thumb sucking. 
B) young children's exaggerated interest in color. 
C) the difficulty in perceiving things from another person's point of view. 
D) the difficulty in realizing that things continue to exist even when they are not visible.

Question 4

According to Alexander Chess and Stella Thomas,a child who expresses a low activity level,is somewhat negative,and is inflexible is a(n)_____ child.

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A) detached 
B) difficult 
C) slow-to-warm-up 
D) aversive 
A) detached 
B) difficult 
C) slow-to-warm-up 
D) aversive

Question 5

An older adult who sees meaning in his or her life continues to live a satisfying existence.Erikson refers to this as

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A) despair. 
B) generativity. 
C) intimacy. 
D) integrity. 
A) despair. 
B) generativity. 
C) intimacy. 
D) integrity.

Question 6

Miguel's son Lucas is fighting with his younger brother over a toy.Miguel gently explains to Lucas on how he could have avoided the fight with his brother.Instead of scolding his son,he communicates his points in a calm and a peaceful manner on ways to end his fight with his brother.Miguel is most likely a(n)_____ parent.

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A) conventional 
B) authoritarian 
C) permissive 
D) authoritative 
A) conventional 
B) authoritarian 
C) permissive 
D) authoritative

Question 7

Behavior that helps others is called prosocial behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Denice wants to join a dance class.Her parents insist that she should focus on her studies rather than her dancing.She makes repeated requests,but her parents threaten to ground her if she fails to act as they say.They even verbally abuse and terrorize her to stay indoors.Denice's parents are most likely adopting a(n)_____ parenting style.

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A) authoritarian 
B) authoritative 
C) vigilant 
D) permissive 
A) authoritarian 
B) authoritative 
C) vigilant 
D) permissive

Question 9

Devon is the captain of his football team.Whenever he is under pressure to take an important decision,he interacts with his team members and ensures that his decision is indicative of the decision of the team.His team member Ronald reasons that Devon is a good person because he gives all of his team members an equal chance to voice their concerns.Which of the following principles of moral foundation does Jose use in his judgment of Anita's behaviors?

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A) purity 
B) loyalty 
C) care 
D) fairness 
A) purity 
B) loyalty 
C) care 
D) fairness

Question 10

Identify a true statement about preterm infants.

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A) Preterm infants are typically born prior to 37 weeks after conception. 
B) Preterm infants are predominantly born without the spinal cord and intestinal tracts. 
C) Preterm infants usually have better health and well-being than others as adults. 
D) Preterm infants are least likely to be affected by the socioeconomic conditions in which they grow. 
A) Preterm infants are typically born prior to 37 weeks after conception. 
B) Preterm infants are predominantly born without the spinal cord and intestinal tracts. 
C) Preterm infants usually have better health and well-being than others as adults. 
D) Preterm infants are least likely to be affected by the socioeconomic conditions in which they grow.

Question 11

Identify a true statement about the cellular-clock theory.

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A) The upper limit on human lifespan is at about 200 years. 
B) As people age,cells become less capable of dividing. 
C) The telomeres dramatically increase upon numerous replications. 
D) People age because unstable oxygen molecules are produced inside their cells. 
A) The upper limit on human lifespan is at about 200 years. 
B) As people age,cells become less capable of dividing. 
C) The telomeres dramatically increase upon numerous replications. 
D) People age because unstable oxygen molecules are produced inside their cells.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about fetuses and birth defects?

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A) Consumption of teratogen agents by mothers reduces birth defects. 
B) Exposure of fetuses to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)enhances the risk of stillbirth. 
C) Consumption of spicy food by mothers increases birth defects. 
D) Exposure of fetuses to loud music causes preterm births. 
A) Consumption of teratogen agents by mothers reduces birth defects. 
B) Exposure of fetuses to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)enhances the risk of stillbirth. 
C) Consumption of spicy food by mothers increases birth defects. 
D) Exposure of fetuses to loud music causes preterm births.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of prenatal development in humans?

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A) The heart begins to beat during the embryonic period. 
B) The rate of cell differentiation decreases during the embryonic period. 
C) The intestinal tract first appears in the fetal period of prenatal development. 
D) First and second weeks of prenatal development are called the fetal perioD. 
A) The heart begins to beat during the embryonic period. 
B) The rate of cell differentiation decreases during the embryonic period. 
C) The intestinal tract first appears in the fetal period of prenatal development. 
D) First and second weeks of prenatal development are called the fetal perioD.

Question 14

The ability to use abstract concepts is a key component of the _____ stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

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A) preoperational 
B) formal operational 
C) sensorimotor 
D) concrete operational 
A) preoperational 
B) formal operational 
C) sensorimotor 
D) concrete operational

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of Piaget's preoperational stage?

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A) In this stage,a child's thought is less symbolic than in a child in the sensorimotor stage. 
B) The child in this stage understands the concept of conservation. 
C) The symbolic thinking of children in this stage is limited. 
D) It lasts from about 7 to 11 years of age. 
A) In this stage,a child's thought is less symbolic than in a child in the sensorimotor stage. 
B) The child in this stage understands the concept of conservation. 
C) The symbolic thinking of children in this stage is limited. 
D) It lasts from about 7 to 11 years of age.

Question 16

Jamie wants to be an actor.He believes that by becoming an actor,he will develop into a mature person.He travels around different parts of the city to find the best drama school.He evaluates all his options and also sets out to look for mentors.According to Marcia's theory on identity status,Jamie is focusing on the _____ dimension of identity.

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A) commitment 
B) execution 
C) exploration 
D) operation 
A) commitment 
B) execution 
C) exploration 
D) operation

Question 17

Discuss two common criticisms of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

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Critics often point out that Piaget unde

Question 18

What kind of activities can help an adult lead a positive and meaningful old age?

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Activities like devoting more

Question 19

Annie,a 20-year-old,is in Erikson's stage of intimacy versus isolation.Which of the following statements is true of Annie at this particular stage?

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A) She will gain the ability to plan for herself or will live within the limits of others. 
B) She will learn to meet the demands of life or will start to feel more inferior. 
C) She will acquire a sense of self or will become confused about her role in life. 
D) She will form meaningful relationships or will become socially segregated from others. 
A) She will gain the ability to plan for herself or will live within the limits of others. 
B) She will learn to meet the demands of life or will start to feel more inferior. 
C) She will acquire a sense of self or will become confused about her role in life. 
D) She will form meaningful relationships or will become socially segregated from others.

Question 20

Puberty marks the onset of

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A) middle childhood. 
B) adolescence. 
C) infancy. 
D) gender identification. 
A) middle childhood. 
B) adolescence. 
C) infancy. 
D) gender identification.

The nativist approach proposes that children as young as 3 months old

According to developmental psychologists,nurture refers to

According to Piaget,children's thought in the preoperational stage is egocentric.This statement refers to

According to Alexander Chess and Stella Thomas,a child who expresses a low activity level,is somewhat negative,and is inflexible is a(n)_____ child.

An older adult who sees meaning in his or her life continues to live a satisfying existence.Erikson refers to this as

Behavior that helps others is called prosocial behavior.

Identify a true statement about preterm infants.

Identify a true statement about the cellular-clock theory.

Which of the following statements is true about fetuses and birth defects?

Which of the following statements is true of prenatal development in humans?

The ability to use abstract concepts is a key component of the _____ stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Which of the following statements is true of Piaget's preoperational stage?

Discuss two common criticisms of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

What kind of activities can help an adult lead a positive and meaningful old age?

Annie,a 20-year-old,is in Erikson's stage of intimacy versus isolation.Which of the following statements is true of Annie at this particular stage?

Puberty marks the onset of

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The nativist approach proposes that children as young as 3 months old

According to developmental psychologists,nurture refers to

According to Piaget,children's thought in the preoperational stage is egocentric.This statement refers to

According to Alexander Chess and Stella Thomas,a child who expresses a low activity level,is somewhat negative,and is inflexible is a(n)_____ child.

An older adult who sees meaning in his or her life continues to live a satisfying existence.Erikson refers to this as

Behavior that helps others is called prosocial behavior.

Identify a true statement about preterm infants.

Identify a true statement about the cellular-clock theory.

Which of the following statements is true about fetuses and birth defects?

Which of the following statements is true of prenatal development in humans?

The ability to use abstract concepts is a key component of the _____ stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Which of the following statements is true of Piaget's preoperational stage?

Discuss two common criticisms of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

What kind of activities can help an adult lead a positive and meaningful old age?

Annie,a 20-year-old,is in Erikson's stage of intimacy versus isolation.Which of the following statements is true of Annie at this particular stage?

Puberty marks the onset of

What Is Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

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