Exam 9: Human Development

_____ refers to an individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding.

Every time someone in the class completes an assignment on time,the teacher rewards the student with chocolates.Rudolph believes that if he does not complete his assignment,he will not be rewarded.Regardless of whether his assignment is right or wrong,Rudolph wants to complete his assignment on time.Rudolph is most likely at the _____ stage of moral development.

Ray gives his son,Mason,three bowls.These bowls have the same capacity,but each one differs slightly in its shape and size.Ray tells his son that one of the bowls can hold more liters of oil than the other two bowls.Mason points out that all the bowls,though may appear different in size and shape,can store the same volume of oil.In this case,Ray was most likely testing Mason's concept of

Jill's parents set very few limits or boundaries for her.They use a(n)_____ parenting style.

Which of the following developments occurs during the germinal period of prenatal development?

Which of the following statements is true of the adolescent brain?

Children whose parents are neglectful tend to be less competent socially,to handle independence poorly,and (especially)to show poor self-control.

According to Erikson,who among the following people is expressing identity confusion?

Tanya,a 14-year-old,thinks that she is unique and assumes that others at school notice everything about her. She is very confident and takes extra care of her looks.In this scenario,Tanya is exhibiting adolescent

A teacher shows a first grade student a map and tells her,"You live here,in Atlanta,Georgia." The child emphatically disagrees,declaring,"No,I live in Atlanta.I can't live in Georgia too,'cause I can't live in two places at the same time!" This child is likely in Piaget's _____ stage of development.

Jeanette is a teenager who is very different from her parents.She follows her own styles and mannerisms that emphasize her uniqueness.According to Erikson,Jeanette is attempting to establish a(n)

Authoritative parents are likely to have children who

Caleb,an infant,can be taken just about anywhere and seems to adapt quickly to new surroundings.According to Alexander Chess and Stella Thomas,which of the following temperaments best describes him?

Jack is concerned that as he ages he will lose a great deal of his cognitive abilities.Briefly discuss why Jack should not be overly concerned.

Which of the following is a symptom of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)?

"Out of sight,out of mind" can describe the behavior of a child who has not mastered the concept of

Jerome,an infant,hardly uses his mother or his caregivers as a base to explore his surroundings.He hardly notices his mother when she leaves him alone.He also never reacts with rage when his mother returns.In this case,Jerome is displaying the _____ style of attachment.

Raj is 12 years old.He recently developed a theory on his own about the irregular weather patterns in New York.He uses statistical analysis and certain scientific principles to predict the course of weather in New York.In the context of Piaget's theory of cognitive development,Raj is most likely in the _____ stage of development.

In the context of human development,who among the following is most likely studying physical processes?

Infants can gain motor skills in passive ways,by watching and modeling adult behavior.