Exam 9: Life-Span Development

The fetal period begins at the second week following conception and ends at birth.

Each of the following is a warning sign of potential violence in a teenager except ________.

Research on Kohlberg's view of moral development suggests that most people never progress beyond the ________ level of moral thinking.

The low point of parent-child relationships usually occurs in ________.

Which of the following people will be least eager to retire?

Piaget's concept that things continue to exist even when they are out of sight is called ________.

The median age of an American woman marrying for the first time was ________ years in 2005.

Suicide is now the ________ leading cause of death among adolescents.

On average, by the first birthday, the average baby's weight has ________.

Most decisions to divorce are mutually shared.

Boys tend to be ________ active and play in ________ groups than girls.

If a 2-year-old doesn't know the name of an object, he or she might simply make one up.

Greta is a stubborn, impulsive, active child with a strong temper and a fierce disposition. As such, she is most likely to elicit ________ parenting from her parents.

Perceptual speed generally ________.

Research indicates that children adapt more successfully to divorce except when ________.

Human babies are born with their eyes ________.

Explain what midlife crisis and the midlife transition are. Also, discuss the changes associated with female menopause and what can be done to minimize its effects. Finally, summarize findings regarding the so-called "male menopause."

When young adolescents are asked what they most dislike about themselves, ________ is mentioned more than anything else.

Which of the following is not true of divorce?

Explain Kohlberg's theory of moral development. Also, present some of the criticisms of Kohlberg's theory and summarize research findings in support of or refuting the theory.