Exam 10: C: Lifespan Development

The __________ theory describes how older individuals tend to pay more attention to positive experiences than negative ones.

At birth,newborns have approximately _________ neurons,and far more ________ than adults.

Which of the following children is most likely to be upset when her father leaves the room?

The process of _________,in which fatty tissue builds up around neurons,begins around the end of the second trimester.

The study of the changes in memory,thought,and reasoning processes that occur throughout the lifespan,is called

Kisha understands her world by grasping,sucking,and physically handling objects in her path.Kisha is in Piaget's ________ stage of development.

The core knowledge hypothesis suggests that

Research suggests that _________,which involves explaining the consequences of a child's actions,leads to moral development and healthy attachment.

During menarche,adolescents experience

According to Erikson,an individual who is focused on skill development and knowledge-building,is likely in which stage of development?

Jerome has a black,fluffy pet cat.When he encounters a small fluffy black dog,he calls it a "cat".This is an example of Piaget's concept of

Cross-cultural studies show that children raised in different environments mature at slightly different rates.These variations in rate are likely due to differences in

In the presence of an unpleasant odour,newborns will

_________ was prescribed for morning sickness but led to severe birth defects.

One of the theories discussed in your textbook,states that Alzheimer's disease is involves

A major part of adolescence is the development of a self-image and a perception of one's unique and individual characteristics.This is referred to as one's

Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of prenatal development?

At five years old,Ryker is better able to understand his friends' feelings as compared to when he was three years old.Ryker appears to be developing

What are some of the common consequences to a child whose mother smoked while pregnant?

When her older brother hides behind the sofa,Carmella looks behind the sofa to find him.Carmella appears to have developed