Exam 10: A: Lifespan Development

Babies become attached to their mothers because their mothers provide them with nourishment needed for survival.

Recent research has confirmed Piaget's belief that children are egocentric through the entire preoperational stage.

At birth,the newborn has an estimated 100 billion neurons.

Maternal use of cigarettes during pregnancy causes damage to the placenta but not to the baby itself.

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,the crisis often faced by young adults is focusing on personal and family needs and contributing to society.

There is no scientific evidence that vaccines can cause autism.

During the embryonic stage,cellular divisions begin to take place which will eventually lead to multiple organ,nervous system,and skin tissues.

For adults,positive emotions decline with age while negative emotions increase.

Adolescents are more likely to engage in risky behaviour when they are in the presence of other adolescents.

Habituation refers to the formation of new habits and reflexes.