Exam 8: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

A child demonstrates that she understands the idea of object permanence and egocentrism but fails to understand the concept of conservation. In the context of the Piagetian stages, she is most likely in the _____ stage.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 61

Age-related declines are more apparent in _ memory than in _ memory.

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Question 62

_____ are rod-shaped structures that contain all basic hereditary information.

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Question 63

______ is a progressive brain disorder that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities.

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Question 64

Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best. They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word, and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply. In Baumrind's terms, Joan's parents are:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 65

The first two weeks of a pregnancy, from conception to implantation, are known as the _____ period.

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Question 66

Denise is in her mid-40s; she is not married and is childless. Her job is routine, and she feels as if she has not really done much to contribute to society's future. In Erikson's terms, Denise is in the _____ stage.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 67

Each chromosome contains thousands of ______ , which are smaller units through which genetic information is transmitted.

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Question 68

Rebecca takes her 1-year-old son, Adam, to visit an infant-toddler program in which she hopes to enroll him. Adam appears very anxious and is unwilling to explore and play with the toys, even though Rebecca is close by. When Rebecca leaves the room to fill out some forms, Adam becomes extremely upset and remains inconsolable. When Rebecca returns, Adam stays close to her, holding on to her leg. However, Adam makes it very clear he does not want her to touch him or pick him up. In fact, he starts kicking and hitting her. In the context of the findings of Mary Ainsworth, which term best describes Adam's attachment style?

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Question 69

Barney's mother gave birth to him when she was 25 years old. She drank heavily during her pregnancy. As a result, Barney is short. He also has learning disorders and displays some facial abnormalities. Which of the following condition is Barney most likely suffering from?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 70

Which genetic or chromosomal abnormality below is correctly described?

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Question 71

Maura and Trish are eighth graders who are caught smoking. Maura's parents yell at her and refuse to let her explain things. They ground her for a month and take away her television and Internet privileges for two months. Trish's parents talk to her about their disappointment and concern. Additionally, for a week, they make her spend every afternoon at the library, researching the dangers of smoking and discussing her findings with them each night at dinner. According to this scenario, Maura's parents are _ and Trish's are _.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 72

According to Mary Ainsworth, when a child with avoidant attachment style is exposed to the Ainsworth strange situation, he or she will:

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Question 73

The time at which a woman's menstrual cycle slows down and eventually stops is called:

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Question 74

Max is a graduate student who wants to find the relation between identity formation and the environment. For this purpose, he interviews a group of 5-year-olds, a group of 10-year-olds, and a group of 15-year-olds and asks them what they plan to do when they finish school. In this example, Mark is using a _____ research method.

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Question 75

At 12 months of age, Jordan is classified as a securely attached child by his pediatrician on the basis of the criteria set by Mary Ainsworth. Which of the following behaviors in the Ainsworth strange situation would be most consistent with this classification?

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Question 76

Making explicit reference to specific stages and concepts, describe your own adolescent and young adult development from an Eriksonian perspective. Try to capture some of the developmental tensions and challenges during this period in your narrative.

(Essay)

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Question 77

According to the _____ theory of aging, people who age most successfully are those who maintain the interests, activities, and level of social interaction they experienced during middle adulthood.

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Question 78

Mrs. Bartlett is in her late 70s. She is revisiting the experiences of her life and evaluating the decisions she had made along the way. Mrs. Bartlett is engaged in the process of ______ .

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Question 79

Which of the following is true about longitudinal research?

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A child demonstrates that she understands the idea of object permanence and egocentrism but fails to understand the concept of conservation. In the context of the Piagetian stages, she is most likely in the _____ stage.

Age-related declines are more apparent in _ memory than in _ memory.

_____ are rod-shaped structures that contain all basic hereditary information.

______ is a progressive brain disorder that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities.

Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best. They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word, and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply. In Baumrind's terms, Joan's parents are:

The first two weeks of a pregnancy, from conception to implantation, are known as the _____ period.

Denise is in her mid-40s; she is not married and is childless. Her job is routine, and she feels as if she has not really done much to contribute to society's future. In Erikson's terms, Denise is in the _____ stage.

Each chromosome contains thousands of ______ , which are smaller units through which genetic information is transmitted.

Barney's mother gave birth to him when she was 25 years old. She drank heavily during her pregnancy. As a result, Barney is short. He also has learning disorders and displays some facial abnormalities. Which of the following condition is Barney most likely suffering from?

Which genetic or chromosomal abnormality below is correctly described?

According to Mary Ainsworth, when a child with avoidant attachment style is exposed to the Ainsworth strange situation, he or she will:

The time at which a woman's menstrual cycle slows down and eventually stops is called:

At 12 months of age, Jordan is classified as a securely attached child by his pediatrician on the basis of the criteria set by Mary Ainsworth. Which of the following behaviors in the Ainsworth strange situation would be most consistent with this classification?

Making explicit reference to specific stages and concepts, describe your own adolescent and young adult development from an Eriksonian perspective. Try to capture some of the developmental tensions and challenges during this period in your narrative.

According to the _____ theory of aging, people who age most successfully are those who maintain the interests, activities, and level of social interaction they experienced during middle adulthood.

Mrs. Bartlett is in her late 70s. She is revisiting the experiences of her life and evaluating the decisions she had made along the way. Mrs. Bartlett is engaged in the process of ______ .

Which of the following is true about longitudinal research?

Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Reading and Remembering

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Leveraging Technology and Developing Information Competency

Writing and Presenting

Collaborating With Others

Managing Stress and Money

Planning Your Career Online

Understanding Social Psychology and Persuasion Techniques

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Exam 8: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

A child demonstrates that she understands the idea of object permanence and egocentrism but fails to understand the concept of conservation. In the context of the Piagetian stages, she is most likely in the _____ stage.

Age-related declines are more apparent in _____ memory than in _____ memory.

_____ are rod-shaped structures that contain all basic hereditary information.

______ is a progressive brain disorder that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities.

Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best. They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word, and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply. In Baumrind's terms, Joan's parents are:

The first two weeks of a pregnancy, from conception to implantation, are known as the _____ period.

Denise is in her mid-40s; she is not married and is childless. Her job is routine, and she feels as if she has not really done much to contribute to society's future. In Erikson's terms, Denise is in the _____ stage.

Each chromosome contains thousands of ______ , which are smaller units through which genetic information is transmitted.

Barney's mother gave birth to him when she was 25 years old. She drank heavily during her pregnancy. As a result, Barney is short. He also has learning disorders and displays some facial abnormalities. Which of the following condition is Barney most likely suffering from?

Which genetic or chromosomal abnormality below is correctly described?

According to Mary Ainsworth, when a child with avoidant attachment style is exposed to the Ainsworth strange situation, he or she will:

The time at which a woman's menstrual cycle slows down and eventually stops is called:

At 12 months of age, Jordan is classified as a securely attached child by his pediatrician on the basis of the criteria set by Mary Ainsworth. Which of the following behaviors in the Ainsworth strange situation would be most consistent with this classification?

Making explicit reference to specific stages and concepts, describe your own adolescent and young adult development from an Eriksonian perspective. Try to capture some of the developmental tensions and challenges during this period in your narrative.

According to the _____ theory of aging, people who age most successfully are those who maintain the interests, activities, and level of social interaction they experienced during middle adulthood.

Mrs. Bartlett is in her late 70s. She is revisiting the experiences of her life and evaluating the decisions she had made along the way. Mrs. Bartlett is engaged in the process of ______ .

Which of the following is true about longitudinal research?

Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Reading and Remembering

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Leveraging Technology and Developing Information Competency

Writing and Presenting

Collaborating With Others

Managing Stress and Money

Planning Your Career Online

Understanding Social Psychology and Persuasion Techniques

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Age-related declines are more apparent in _ memory than in _ memory.