Question 1

If you were to study the basic values of adolescents,such as attitudes toward work,saving money,and competition,you would probably find them to be similar to those

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A)  of their parents. 
B)  of their peers. 
C)  held by their fathers. 
D)  held by their teachers. 
A)  of their parents. 
B)  of their peers. 
C)  held by their fathers. 
D)  held by their teachers.

Question 2

Most psychologists believe the roles of nature and nurture

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A)  are equal across many aspects of development. 
B)  vary in importance. 
C)  combine to form our behavior but not our thoughts. 
D)  combine to influence behavior and our thoughts. 
A)  are equal across many aspects of development. 
B)  vary in importance. 
C)  combine to form our behavior but not our thoughts. 
D)  combine to influence behavior and our thoughts.

Question 3

Erikson views early adulthood as a period during which the person is building a network of social relationships and making close contact with potential mates.The crisis experienced at this time is

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A)  identity vs.identity diffusion. 
B)  intimacy vs.isolation. 
C)  generativity vs.stagnation. 
D)  integrity vs.despair. 
A)  identity vs.identity diffusion. 
B)  intimacy vs.isolation. 
C)  generativity vs.stagnation. 
D)  integrity vs.despair.

Question 4

What do stage theorists mean when they discuss that the transition between stages is a gradual blending?

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A)  A child may have mastered part of the next stage while still struggling with part of the previous stage. 
B)  A child can be fully encompassed in both an earlier stage and the next stage at the exact same time. 
C)  Stage theorists truly believe that there are no stages at all but that children develop at a gradual pace. 
D)  No matter what stage theory you believe in,there are seven parts to it,just like the colors of the rainbow. 
A)  A child may have mastered part of the next stage while still struggling with part of the previous stage. 
B)  A child can be fully encompassed in both an earlier stage and the next stage at the exact same time. 
C)  Stage theorists truly believe that there are no stages at all but that children develop at a gradual pace. 
D)  No matter what stage theory you believe in,there are seven parts to it,just like the colors of the rainbow.

Question 5

Which of the following illustrates the principle of a critical period?

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A)  learning to ride a bicycle when physically mature 
B)  developing secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  an animal who must reach a certain age before it learns to hunt 
D)  learning to hop only after learning to walk 
A)  learning to ride a bicycle when physically mature 
B)  developing secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  an animal who must reach a certain age before it learns to hunt 
D)  learning to hop only after learning to walk

Question 6

In Erikson's stage theory of development,the stages are known as

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A)  crises. 
B)  blending points. 
C)  choice points. 
D)  milestones. 
A)  crises. 
B)  blending points. 
C)  choice points. 
D)  milestones.

Question 7

According to Kohlberg,nearly all children use only ______ reasoning at age of 7 years.

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A)  principled 
B)  abstract 
C)  conventional 
D)  premoral 
A)  principled 
B)  abstract 
C)  conventional 
D)  premoral

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary feature of adolescent egocentrism?

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A)  denunciation 
B)  idolatry 
C)  hypocrisy 
D)  self-confidence 
A)  denunciation 
B)  idolatry 
C)  hypocrisy 
D)  self-confidence

Question 9

When monkeys were raised in isolation for the first few months of their lives and then introduced into a normal environment,

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A)  it took three years to overcome the effects of deprivation. 
B)  they were able to adjust and relate well with other monkeys. 
C)  their behavior was affected,even three years later. 
D)  the initial harmful social effect wore off after three years. 
A)  it took three years to overcome the effects of deprivation. 
B)  they were able to adjust and relate well with other monkeys. 
C)  their behavior was affected,even three years later. 
D)  the initial harmful social effect wore off after three years.

Question 10

In Piaget's cognitive development theory,the infancy period occurs during the _______ stage.

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

Question 11

Climacteric is the term used for a female's first menstrual period.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Stage theorists believe that some exceptional children can skip developmental stages.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Conventional moral reasoning predominates after 11 years of age.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A gosling's inborn tendency to follow anything that moves just after hatching is an example of a type of learning called

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A)  stimulus generalization. 
B)  one-trial learning. 
C)  observational learning. 
D)  imprinting. 
A)  stimulus generalization. 
B)  one-trial learning. 
C)  observational learning. 
D)  imprinting.

Question 15

Adolescent egocentrism occurs during the _______ stage of cognitive development.

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

Question 16

Juliet refuses to go to the dance because she has just developed a pimple on her chin,and she is sure everyone will talk about it behind her back.Her behavior illustrates

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A)  the basal metabolic rate. 
B)  the adolescent identity crisis. 
C)  peer influence. 
D)  adolescent egocentrism. 
A)  the basal metabolic rate. 
B)  the adolescent identity crisis. 
C)  peer influence. 
D)  adolescent egocentrism.

Question 17

One of the earliest conceptions of adolescence was that it was a time of

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A)  harmony and romance. 
B)  extreme storm and stress. 
C)  emotional and spiritual growth. 
D)  continued childhood. 
A)  harmony and romance. 
B)  extreme storm and stress. 
C)  emotional and spiritual growth. 
D)  continued childhood.

Question 18

Friendship groups or cliques begin to develop during which stage of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What impact did the Harlows's research with monkeys have on Freud's beliefs about development?

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A)  The Harlows's research supported Freud's belief about critical periods. 
B)  The Harlows's research supported Freud's belief that early experiences are very important. 
C)  The Harlows's research conflicted with Freud's theory of moral development. 
D)  The Harlows's research did not support Freud's beliefs about the influence of early experiences. 
A)  The Harlows's research supported Freud's belief about critical periods. 
B)  The Harlows's research supported Freud's belief that early experiences are very important. 
C)  The Harlows's research conflicted with Freud's theory of moral development. 
D)  The Harlows's research did not support Freud's beliefs about the influence of early experiences.

Question 20

The first time a child possesses the ability of conservation occurs during the ______ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

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

If you were to study the basic values of adolescents,such as attitudes toward work,saving money,and competition,you would probably find them to be similar to those

Most psychologists believe the roles of nature and nurture

Erikson views early adulthood as a period during which the person is building a network of social relationships and making close contact with potential mates.The crisis experienced at this time is

What do stage theorists mean when they discuss that the transition between stages is a gradual blending?

Which of the following illustrates the principle of a critical period?

In Erikson's stage theory of development,the stages are known as

According to Kohlberg,nearly all children use only ______ reasoning at age of 7 years.

Which of the following is a primary feature of adolescent egocentrism?

When monkeys were raised in isolation for the first few months of their lives and then introduced into a normal environment,

In Piaget's cognitive development theory,the infancy period occurs during the _______ stage.

Climacteric is the term used for a female's first menstrual period.

Stage theorists believe that some exceptional children can skip developmental stages.

Conventional moral reasoning predominates after 11 years of age.

A gosling's inborn tendency to follow anything that moves just after hatching is an example of a type of learning called

Adolescent egocentrism occurs during the _______ stage of cognitive development.

Juliet refuses to go to the dance because she has just developed a pimple on her chin,and she is sure everyone will talk about it behind her back.Her behavior illustrates

One of the earliest conceptions of adolescence was that it was a time of

Friendship groups or cliques begin to develop during which stage of cognitive development?

What impact did the Harlows's research with monkeys have on Freud's beliefs about development?

The first time a child possesses the ability of conservation occurs during the ______ stage of cognitive development.

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Exam 10: Developmental Psychology

If you were to study the basic values of adolescents,such as attitudes toward work,saving money,and competition,you would probably find them to be similar to those

Most psychologists believe the roles of nature and nurture

Erikson views early adulthood as a period during which the person is building a network of social relationships and making close contact with potential mates.The crisis experienced at this time is

What do stage theorists mean when they discuss that the transition between stages is a gradual blending?

Which of the following illustrates the principle of a critical period?

In Erikson's stage theory of development,the stages are known as

According to Kohlberg,nearly all children use only ______ reasoning at age of 7 years.

Which of the following is a primary feature of adolescent egocentrism?

When monkeys were raised in isolation for the first few months of their lives and then introduced into a normal environment,

In Piaget's cognitive development theory,the infancy period occurs during the _______ stage.

Climacteric is the term used for a female's first menstrual period.

Stage theorists believe that some exceptional children can skip developmental stages.

Conventional moral reasoning predominates after 11 years of age.

A gosling's inborn tendency to follow anything that moves just after hatching is an example of a type of learning called

Adolescent egocentrism occurs during the _______ stage of cognitive development.

Juliet refuses to go to the dance because she has just developed a pimple on her chin,and she is sure everyone will talk about it behind her back.Her behavior illustrates

One of the earliest conceptions of adolescence was that it was a time of

Friendship groups or cliques begin to develop during which stage of cognitive development?

What impact did the Harlows's research with monkeys have on Freud's beliefs about development?

The first time a child possesses the ability of conservation occurs during the ______ stage of cognitive development.

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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