Exam 9: Human Development

Nathan,a 60-year-old,reminisces about his times in Los Angeles.He fondly remembers the times he spent as a teenager selling newspapers and hotdogs for a living.He also reminisces of the numerous encounters he had with some of the great Hollywood stars in the city.According to Erikson,Nathan is most likely at the _____ stage of life.

Adolescents are required to take algebra because cognitive development theory indicates that they are ready to learn this subject.Some of Piaget's critics would respond to this statement by pointing out that

The process of myelination is completed during the prenatal period.

Which of the following reasons led to the criticism of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Manuela is 70 years old.She wants to jog 5 miles every day but knows that her body cannot cope with the stress of a long-distance run.She wants to stay fit but knows that her bones are nimble.She instead contents herself by walking slowly on a treadmill every day.She also does yoga to keep herself healthy.Manuela's changes in goal are best explained by the process of

Which of the following is the preferred parenting style for most adolescents?

Hormonal stress theory states that aging in a body's hormonal system can increase resistance to stress and reduce the likelihood of disease.

_____ is a person's ability to recover from or adapt to difficult times.

Megan is a 17-year-old girl who is interested in music.She wants to become a pop star and therefore,has joined piano and vocal training classes.According to Marcia's theory on identity status,which of the following dimensions of identity is being focused by Megan?

Parents following the _____ parenting style impose strict rules on their children with little verbal exchange.

An adolescent who hypothesizes and speaks in terms of possibilities is most likely present in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Children whose parents follow _____ tend to be less competent socially,to handle independence poorly,and to show poor self-control.

In the context of Piaget's theory of cognitive development,which of the following is true of individuals who use the assimilation process in developing their schemas?

Discuss the usefulness of reflexes that are present in a newborn infant.Explain why some reflexes disappear after a few months from birth.

During the fetal period of prenatal development

Identify a true statement about cross-sectional studies.

Larry and Carol are tested twice on moral reasoning.When Kohlberg's measures are used,Carol gets a lower score than Larry.When Gilligan's approach is used,both individuals score at the same level.Which of the following is likely to be a reason for this discrepancy?

Regina finds out that her baby has a birth defect.Even though Regina had a normal delivery,her baby has atypical limbs and a tiny head.Which of the following could have most likely caused these birth defects?

According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development,at the postconventional level,behaviors are based on the threat of punishment.

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