Question 1

Breast development is to __________ sex characteristics as penis enlargement is to __________ sex characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) primary;primary 
B) primary;secondary 
C) secondary;primary 
D) secondary;secondary 
A) primary;primary 
B) primary;secondary 
C) secondary;primary 
D) secondary;secondary

Question 2

Melissa identifies herself as a female;however,she tends to act like a "tomboy," hanging out with mostly males and playing hockey and football.Which of the following is true with respect to this example?

Accepted Answer

A) Melissa's gender identity is male. 
B) Melissa is likely experiencing transsexualism but is unaware of her gender identity. 
C) Melissa is experiencing sex segregation in her biological and social roles. 
D) Melissa's gender role is associated with masculine behaviours. 
A) Melissa's gender identity is male. 
B) Melissa is likely experiencing transsexualism but is unaware of her gender identity. 
C) Melissa is experiencing sex segregation in her biological and social roles. 
D) Melissa's gender role is associated with masculine behaviours.

Question 3

A fertilized cell is called a(n)__________ when it consists of identical cells that have not begun to take on specific functions,and a(n)__________ once the cells begin to differentiate and form bodily structures and organs.

Accepted Answer

A) zygote;embryo 
B) blastocyst;fetus 
C) embryo;fetus 
D) blastocyst;embryo 
A) zygote;embryo 
B) blastocyst;fetus 
C) embryo;fetus 
D) blastocyst;embryo

Question 4

According to Vygotsky,which of these is a key factor in a child's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) Balanced diet 
B) Social interactions 
C) Genetic endowment 
D) Successful resolution of psychosocial crises 
A) Balanced diet 
B) Social interactions 
C) Genetic endowment 
D) Successful resolution of psychosocial crises

Question 5

Brad is in an electronics store with his parents.He looks at the CDs and thinks for a moment that he could grab one and put it beneath his coat.As he considers this possibility,he decides not to do it because he might get caught and his parents would punish him.What stage of moral development does Brad's decision represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal conventional 
B) Postconventional 
C) Conventional 
D) Preconventional 
A) Formal conventional 
B) Postconventional 
C) Conventional 
D) Preconventional

Question 6

Jeremy is 17 years old.According to Erikson,his chief task will be acquiring a sense of

Accepted Answer

A) identity. 
B) initiative. 
C) autonomy. 
D) trust. 
A) identity. 
B) initiative. 
C) autonomy. 
D) trust.

Question 7

According to Piaget,students begin to successfully complete division and multiplication problems during the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which is an example of a secondary sex characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Voice change 
B) Ovaries 
C) Sperm 
D) Genitals 
A) Voice change 
B) Ovaries 
C) Sperm 
D) Genitals

Question 9

In general,which of the following individuals would show the highest performance on a series of vocabulary and knowledge tests?

Accepted Answer

A) 73-year-old Joan 
B) 45-year-old Leslie 
C) 26-year-old Edward 
D) 17-year-old Sienna 
A) 73-year-old Joan 
B) 45-year-old Leslie 
C) 26-year-old Edward 
D) 17-year-old Sienna

Question 10

According to Piaget,egocentrism involves

Accepted Answer

A) the perception that others view the world as you do. 
B) the perception that things exist even if not picked up by your senses. 
C) the perception that you might be incorrect in your judgments. 
D) the perception that others view the world differently than you do. 
A) the perception that others view the world as you do. 
B) the perception that things exist even if not picked up by your senses. 
C) the perception that you might be incorrect in your judgments. 
D) the perception that others view the world differently than you do.

Question 11

According to Kohlberg,most adolescents are at the __________ level of morality.

Accepted Answer

A) formal conventional 
B) postconventional 
C) conventional 
D) preconventional 
A) formal conventional 
B) postconventional 
C) conventional 
D) preconventional

Question 12

Older adults perform __________ on most __________ tests than do younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) better;vocabulary and knowledge 
B) better;free recall 
C) worse;recognition memory 
D) worse;problem-solving 
A) better;vocabulary and knowledge 
B) better;free recall 
C) worse;recognition memory 
D) worse;problem-solving

Question 13

Which of the following is a main disadvantage of the cross-sectional design?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another. 
B) It is relatively expensive. 
C) It takes a longer amount of time than a longitudinal study. 
D) Participants may drop out due to moving,loss of interest,or death. 
A) Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another. 
B) It is relatively expensive. 
C) It takes a longer amount of time than a longitudinal study. 
D) Participants may drop out due to moving,loss of interest,or death.

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the major criticisms of Kohlberg's scheme of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A) All cultures attain similar scores on his moral development scheme. 
B) Emotional intelligence is confounded with his moral development scheme. 
C) The moral development scheme unfairly favours females. 
D) Scores on Kohlberg's scheme are only modestly related to real-world moral behaviour. 
A) All cultures attain similar scores on his moral development scheme. 
B) Emotional intelligence is confounded with his moral development scheme. 
C) The moral development scheme unfairly favours females. 
D) Scores on Kohlberg's scheme are only modestly related to real-world moral behaviour.

Question 15

Jean Piaget is best known for his pioneering work in the area of __________ development.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive 
B) social 
C) identity 
D) psychosocial 
A) cognitive 
B) social 
C) identity 
D) psychosocial

Question 16

Longitudinal research on violent criminals and the gene that results in low levels of production of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase (MAO)has revealed that

Accepted Answer

A) children who possess the gene later became violent criminals. 
B) the gene was unrelated to antisocial behaviour. 
C) high levels of MAO were related to prosocial behaviour but low levels were not predictive of criminal activity. 
D) children with both the low MAO gene and a history of maltreatment were at a heightened risk for criminal behaviours. 
A) children who possess the gene later became violent criminals. 
B) the gene was unrelated to antisocial behaviour. 
C) high levels of MAO were related to prosocial behaviour but low levels were not predictive of criminal activity. 
D) children with both the low MAO gene and a history of maltreatment were at a heightened risk for criminal behaviours.

Question 17

According to Piaget,one's level of moral development is linked to one's level of

Accepted Answer

A) social development. 
B) cognitive development. 
C) intelligence. 
D) emotional development. 
A) social development. 
B) cognitive development. 
C) intelligence. 
D) emotional development.

Question 18

According to Lorenz,if newly hatched geese are kept isolated for the first 36 hours after birth,they do not experience __________,which he suggested has a __________ for attachment.

Accepted Answer

A) imprinting;sensitive period 
B) contact comfort;critical period 
C) imprinting;critical period 
D) contact comfort;sensitive period 
A) imprinting;sensitive period 
B) contact comfort;critical period 
C) imprinting;critical period 
D) contact comfort;sensitive period

Question 19

Arthur is 95 years old.He has developed many health difficulties with advanced aging but still plays billiards regularly,goes for coffee with his friends,and likes to play cards and cook.Which of the following would be true in relation to Arthur's aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Arthur's biological age is lower than his functional age. 
B) Arthur's functional age is well below his chronological age. 
C) Arthur's functional age is much greater than his social age. 
D) Arthur's psychological age is well above his chronological age. 
A) Arthur's biological age is lower than his functional age. 
B) Arthur's functional age is well below his chronological age. 
C) Arthur's functional age is much greater than his social age. 
D) Arthur's psychological age is well above his chronological age.

Question 20

Which of the following is the most prevalent teratogen used by women during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) Prescription drugs 
C) Cigarettes 
D) Ultrasounds 
A) Alcohol 
B) Prescription drugs 
C) Cigarettes 
D) Ultrasounds

Exam 10: D: Human Development

Breast development is to __________ sex characteristics as penis enlargement is to __________ sex characteristics.

Melissa identifies herself as a female;however,she tends to act like a "tomboy," hanging out with mostly males and playing hockey and football.Which of the following is true with respect to this example?

A fertilized cell is called a(n)__________ when it consists of identical cells that have not begun to take on specific functions,and a(n)__________ once the cells begin to differentiate and form bodily structures and organs.

According to Vygotsky,which of these is a key factor in a child's cognitive development?

Jeremy is 17 years old.According to Erikson,his chief task will be acquiring a sense of

According to Piaget,students begin to successfully complete division and multiplication problems during the __________ stage.

Which is an example of a secondary sex characteristic?

In general,which of the following individuals would show the highest performance on a series of vocabulary and knowledge tests?

According to Piaget,egocentrism involves

According to Kohlberg,most adolescents are at the __________ level of morality.

Older adults perform __________ on most __________ tests than do younger adults.

Which of the following is a main disadvantage of the cross-sectional design?

Which of the following is one of the major criticisms of Kohlberg's scheme of moral development?

Jean Piaget is best known for his pioneering work in the area of __________ development.

Longitudinal research on violent criminals and the gene that results in low levels of production of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase (MAO)has revealed that

According to Piaget,one's level of moral development is linked to one's level of

According to Lorenz,if newly hatched geese are kept isolated for the first 36 hours after birth,they do not experience __________,which he suggested has a __________ for attachment.

Arthur is 95 years old.He has developed many health difficulties with advanced aging but still plays billiards regularly,goes for coffee with his friends,and likes to play cards and cook.Which of the following would be true in relation to Arthur's aging?

Which of the following is the most prevalent teratogen used by women during pregnancy?

A: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

B: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

C: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

D: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

A: Research Methods

B: Research Methods

C: Research Methods

D: Research Methods

A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

D: Biological Psychology

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

C: Consciousness

D: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

D: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

D: Memory

A: Thinking,reasoning,and Language

B: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

C: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

D: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

A: Intelligence and Iq Testing

B: Intelligence and Iq Testing

C: Intelligence and Iq Testing

D: Intelligence and Iq Testing

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

A: Emotion and Motivation

B: Emotion and Motivation

C: Emotion and Motivation

D: Emotion and Motivation

A: Stress,coping,and Health

B: Stress,coping,and Health

C: Stress,coping,and Health

D: Stress,coping,and Health

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

D: Social Psychology

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological and Biological Treatments

Breast development is to sex characteristics as penis enlargement is to sex characteristics.

A fertilized cell is called a(n) when it consists of identical cells that have not begun to take on specific functions,and a(n) once the cells begin to differentiate and form bodily structures and organs.

Older adults perform on most tests than do younger adults.

According to Lorenz,if newly hatched geese are kept isolated for the first 36 hours after birth,they do not experience ,which he suggested has a for attachment.