Question 1

The emergence of fantasy play and the use of symbolic gestures are hallmarks of the ________ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete-operational 
B)  formal-operational 
C)  sensory-motor 
D)  preoperational 
A)  concrete-operational 
B)  formal-operational 
C)  sensory-motor 
D)  preoperational

Question 2

The major problem with biographical studies is that they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  don't track long-term changes among individuals in the study 
B)  don't distinguish age differences from cohort differences 
C)  are less trustworthy than either cross-sectional or longitudinal studies 
D)  take longer to run than longitudinal studies 
A)  don't track long-term changes among individuals in the study 
B)  don't distinguish age differences from cohort differences 
C)  are less trustworthy than either cross-sectional or longitudinal studies 
D)  take longer to run than longitudinal studies

Question 3

Lawrence Kohlberg is noted for his theories of ________ development.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  social 
C)  cognitive 
D)  moral 
A)  emotional 
B)  social 
C)  cognitive 
D)  moral

Question 4

Briefly discuss the various problems associated with adolescence, in terms of their causes, prevalence, and effects, such as self-esteem problems, depression, and suicide.

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, a lot of bodily chan

Question 5

Describe the issues related to dual-career couples; explain the extra problems faced by working women and children in these relationships.

Accepted Answer

Dual-career families are a reality in to

Question 6

The typical sequence of the five stages of dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance 
B)  anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance 
C)  depression, anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance 
D)  anger, bargaining, depression, denial, acceptance 
A)  denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance 
B)  anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance 
C)  depression, anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance 
D)  anger, bargaining, depression, denial, acceptance

Question 7

The most important development of adolescence is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in emotional awareness 
B)  development of the capacity to reproduce 
C)  acceptance of adult responsibilities 
D)  awakening of adult intelligence 
A)  changes in emotional awareness 
B)  development of the capacity to reproduce 
C)  acceptance of adult responsibilities 
D)  awakening of adult intelligence

Question 8

A researcher decides to study cognitive changes in children by simultaneously studying groups of 3-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 9-year-olds, and 12-year-olds. This researcher is conducting a ________ study.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-sectional 
B)  strain 
C)  biographical 
D)  longitudinal 
A)  cross-sectional 
B)  strain 
C)  biographical 
D)  longitudinal

Question 9

Piaget saw cognitive development as an ongoing process, rather than one of distinct stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the majority of cases, the relationship between parents and children markedly deteriorates during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Summarize research findings on physical and motor development in infancy and early childhood. Explain what developmental norms are and why they are important.

Accepted Answer

During the first year of life, babies gr

Question 12

Most older people ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  live in tenements or nursing homes 
B)  are healthy, productive, and able 
C)  are senile 
D)  are helpless and dependent 
A)  live in tenements or nursing homes 
B)  are healthy, productive, and able 
C)  are senile 
D)  are helpless and dependent

Question 13

Compare and contrast the major theories of language development in children. What are some criticisms of the theories?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple theories of language

Question 14

Adolescent boys and girls view their early sexual activity in very similar ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tinka is a rambunctious and unruly child who is moody and intense. She often throws temper tantrums, adapts poorly to change, and has powerful, negative reactions to new people and new situations. Thomas and Chess would say her temperament is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  easy 
B)  active 
C)  slow to warm up 
D)  difficult 
A)  easy 
B)  active 
C)  slow to warm up 
D)  difficult

Question 16

Amit is 25 years old. His major task, according to Erikson, is to develop a sense of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity 
B)  initiative 
C)  intimacy 
D)  identity 
A)  generativity 
B)  initiative 
C)  intimacy 
D)  identity

Question 17

About ________ percent of all Americans will marry at some point in their life.

Accepted Answer

A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90 
A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90

Question 18

Infants begin to babble at about ________ month(s) of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  four 
C)  one 
D)  two 
A)  eight 
B)  four 
C)  one 
D)  two

Question 19

Most decisions to divorce are initiated by one party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A 3-year-old child says to her mommy, "I goed and watched the mouses at the pet store." This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overregularization 
B)  holophrasing 
C)  abbreviated speech 
D)  telegraphic speech 
A)  overregularization 
B)  holophrasing 
C)  abbreviated speech 
D)  telegraphic speech

The emergence of fantasy play and the use of symbolic gestures are hallmarks of the ________ stage of cognitive development.

The major problem with biographical studies is that they ________.

Lawrence Kohlberg is noted for his theories of ________ development.

Briefly discuss the various problems associated with adolescence, in terms of their causes, prevalence, and effects, such as self-esteem problems, depression, and suicide.

Describe the issues related to dual-career couples; explain the extra problems faced by working women and children in these relationships.

The typical sequence of the five stages of dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is ________.

The most important development of adolescence is the ________.

A researcher decides to study cognitive changes in children by simultaneously studying groups of 3-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 9-year-olds, and 12-year-olds. This researcher is conducting a ________ study.

Piaget saw cognitive development as an ongoing process, rather than one of distinct stages.

In the majority of cases, the relationship between parents and children markedly deteriorates during adolescence.

Summarize research findings on physical and motor development in infancy and early childhood. Explain what developmental norms are and why they are important.

Most older people ________.

Compare and contrast the major theories of language development in children. What are some criticisms of the theories?

Adolescent boys and girls view their early sexual activity in very similar ways.

Tinka is a rambunctious and unruly child who is moody and intense. She often throws temper tantrums, adapts poorly to change, and has powerful, negative reactions to new people and new situations. Thomas and Chess would say her temperament is ________.

Amit is 25 years old. His major task, according to Erikson, is to develop a sense of ________.

About ________ percent of all Americans will marry at some point in their life.

Infants begin to babble at about ________ month(s) of age.

Most decisions to divorce are initiated by one party.

A 3-year-old child says to her mommy, "I goed and watched the mouses at the pet store." This is an example of ________.

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Exam 9: Life-Span Development

The emergence of fantasy play and the use of symbolic gestures are hallmarks of the ________ stage of cognitive development.

The major problem with biographical studies is that they ________.

Lawrence Kohlberg is noted for his theories of ________ development.

Briefly discuss the various problems associated with adolescence, in terms of their causes, prevalence, and effects, such as self-esteem problems, depression, and suicide.

Describe the issues related to dual-career couples; explain the extra problems faced by working women and children in these relationships.

The typical sequence of the five stages of dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is ________.

The most important development of adolescence is the ________.

A researcher decides to study cognitive changes in children by simultaneously studying groups of 3-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 9-year-olds, and 12-year-olds. This researcher is conducting a ________ study.

Piaget saw cognitive development as an ongoing process, rather than one of distinct stages.

In the majority of cases, the relationship between parents and children markedly deteriorates during adolescence.

Summarize research findings on physical and motor development in infancy and early childhood. Explain what developmental norms are and why they are important.

Most older people ________.

Compare and contrast the major theories of language development in children. What are some criticisms of the theories?

Adolescent boys and girls view their early sexual activity in very similar ways.

Tinka is a rambunctious and unruly child who is moody and intense. She often throws temper tantrums, adapts poorly to change, and has powerful, negative reactions to new people and new situations. Thomas and Chess would say her temperament is ________.

Amit is 25 years old. His major task, according to Erikson, is to develop a sense of ________.

About ________ percent of all Americans will marry at some point in their life.

Infants begin to babble at about ________ month(s) of age.

Most decisions to divorce are initiated by one party.

A 3-year-old child says to her mommy, "I goed and watched the mouses at the pet store." This is an example of ________.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Mental Abilities

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Stress and Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

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