Exam 10: Human Development

If you wanted to study developmental effects, which type of research would be the best to conduct?

Harlow's study of infant rhesus monkeys showed that

A child's ability to understand that others' perspectives can differ from theirs is called the theory of ________.

Which of the following indicates the correct order of stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

The major crisis facing adolescents, according to Erikson, involves the crisis of ________ versus ________.

Which is an example of a secondary sex characteristic?

Kohlberg's belief that the development of moral judgement is intricately related to the development of cognitive skills built on the work of ________.

Menopause refers to

The reproductive organs and genitals that distinguish the sexes are called ________ sex characteristics.

Sixteen-year old Brenda's parents are political conservatives, while she identifies more with liberal political views. When asked her political orientation, Brenda seems uncertain and does not respond. Brenda is dealing with the ________ crisis.

Asking students to predict how the course of history may have changed if the first president were a woman would likely motivate students in which of Piaget's stages to answer thoroughly?

A(n)________ refers to a group of people who lived during the same time period.

Which of the following skills/abilities show relatively little decline as adults age?

Which hormone increases in production during puberty and is generally believed to be responsible for physical growth?

Joseph refuses to vote in major elections because he believes that most political candidates seeking office are motivated by personal gain and not to create positive social change. Joseph's reasoning reflects

The highest levels of moral reasoning, called ________ morality, are based on internal principles that may differ from societal values.

There is a famous collection of movies about a trio of kids who are in the same "year" at school. You may have heard of them, but just in case you haven't, they are the Harry Potter films. Of the three characters, Hermione is very level-headed, dislikes breaking the rules, and always tries to act responsibly. Ron, on the other hand, tends to be a bit of a slacker, is irresponsible, and is often more interested in having fun than he is in taking care of his obligations. Hermione's ________ age appears to be much higher than Ron's.

Which of the following statements is the best summary of the cognitive development theory of Lev Vygotsky?

The period of transition from childhood to adulthood commonly associated with the teenage years is called ________.

Gene ________ refers to the fact that the environmental experiences that one has throughout their development can turn on or off specific genes that are located in every cell in the human body.