Question 1

The onset of menarche occurs at

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A)  an average age of 10 years. 
B)  no sooner than 13 years old. 
C)  an average age of 12 years. 
D)  no later than 11 years old. 
A)  an average age of 10 years. 
B)  no sooner than 13 years old. 
C)  an average age of 12 years. 
D)  no later than 11 years old.

Question 2

Describe Gibson and Walk's research on depth perception of and what it has shown us about the development of perception in infants.

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Gibson and Walk measured depth perceptio

Question 3

Which statement is true regarding Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral reasoning in young children is essentially the same as in adults. 
B)  People show their highest level of moral reasoning at age 20, then regress back to lower levels. 
C)  No additional moral development takes place beyond the age of 20. 
D)  Individuals pass through several stages of development with respect to moral reasoning. 
A)  Moral reasoning in young children is essentially the same as in adults. 
B)  People show their highest level of moral reasoning at age 20, then regress back to lower levels. 
C)  No additional moral development takes place beyond the age of 20. 
D)  Individuals pass through several stages of development with respect to moral reasoning.

Question 4

Researchers announce in a local paper that they are seeking subjects aged 4, 8, 12 and 16 to participate in a study for several days. Which type of study were the researchers conducting?

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A)  A case study 
B)  A cross-sectional study 
C)  A longitudinal study 
D)  A cross-sequential study 
A)  A case study 
B)  A cross-sectional study 
C)  A longitudinal study 
D)  A cross-sequential study

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the three parenting styles discussed by Baumrind?

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A)  Congruent 
B)  Permissive 
C)  Authoritative 
D)  Authoritarian 
A)  Congruent 
B)  Permissive 
C)  Authoritative 
D)  Authoritarian

Question 6

What physical changes occur during puberty?

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Puberty is a period marked by rapid phys

Question 7

Genes which determine one's sex and primary and secondary sex characteristics are carried on the

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A)  23rd pair of chromosomes. 
B)  autosomes. 
C)  first pair of chromosomes. 
D)  21st pair of chromosomes. 
A)  23rd pair of chromosomes. 
B)  autosomes. 
C)  first pair of chromosomes. 
D)  21st pair of chromosomes.

Question 8

Steve's parents are strict disciplinarians, and they expect him to obey their rules without question, or be punished severely. Steve's parents are

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A)  authoritarian. 
B)  authoritative. 
C)  permissive. 
D)  autocratic. 
A)  authoritarian. 
B)  authoritative. 
C)  permissive. 
D)  autocratic.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a stage of prenatal development?

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A)  the period of the neonate 
B)  the period of the zygote 
C)  the period of the fetus 
D)  the period of the embryo 
A)  the period of the neonate 
B)  the period of the zygote 
C)  the period of the fetus 
D)  the period of the embryo

Question 10

When Ashley's toy rolls out of sight under the bed, she immediately begins to search for it. What Piagetian concept does her behaviour illustrate?

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A)  sensorimotor action 
B)  object permanence 
C)  reversibility 
D)  symbolic thought 
A)  sensorimotor action 
B)  object permanence 
C)  reversibility 
D)  symbolic thought

Question 11

The term bonding has been used to describe mutual

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A)  learning. 
B)  maturation. 
C)  habituation. 
D)  attachment. 
A)  learning. 
B)  maturation. 
C)  habituation. 
D)  attachment.

Question 12

A dominant trait will not be expressed if the individual carries

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A)  two dominant genes for the trait. 
B)  two recessive genes for the trait. 
C)  one dominant gene and one recessive gene for the trait. 
D)  either one or two dominant genes for the trait. 
A)  two dominant genes for the trait. 
B)  two recessive genes for the trait. 
C)  one dominant gene and one recessive gene for the trait. 
D)  either one or two dominant genes for the trait.

Question 13

The successful resolution of conflict at Erikson's stage of integrity versus despair depends on the individual

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A)  successfully resolving the conflict in at least one previous stage. 
B)  successfully resolving most of the conflicts of the previous stages. 
C)  successfully resolving all conflicts at all previous stages. 
D)  being unconcerned about whether or not conflicts were resolved at previous stages. 
A)  successfully resolving the conflict in at least one previous stage. 
B)  successfully resolving most of the conflicts of the previous stages. 
C)  successfully resolving all conflicts at all previous stages. 
D)  being unconcerned about whether or not conflicts were resolved at previous stages.

Question 14

Which is not true of children at the stage of concrete operations?

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A)  They become able to think logically in abstract situations. 
B)  They acquire the concept of conservation. 
C)  They acquire the concept of reversibility. 
D)  They become able to think logically in concrete situations. 
A)  They become able to think logically in abstract situations. 
B)  They acquire the concept of conservation. 
C)  They acquire the concept of reversibility. 
D)  They become able to think logically in concrete situations.

Question 15

Two-year-old Shawn is overprotected and punished when he tries to express his will or explore the environment. According to Erikson, Shawn is likely to develop a sense of

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A)  inferiority. 
B)  shame and doubt. 
C)  mistrust. 
D)  autonomy. 
A)  inferiority. 
B)  shame and doubt. 
C)  mistrust. 
D)  autonomy.

Question 16

What does Carol Gilligan object to in Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory?

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Carol Gilligan asserts that Kohlberg's t

Question 17

Alexander, an 18-month-old toddler, is left by his father with his usual sitter. Within a few minutes he is screaming, flailing his arms and legs, and apparently inconsolable. Alexander is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  stranger anxiety. 
B)  accommodation. 
C)  insecure attachment. 
D)  separation anxiety. 
A)  stranger anxiety. 
B)  accommodation. 
C)  insecure attachment. 
D)  separation anxiety.

Question 18

Explain the eight stages of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development and the approximate ages at which they occur.

Accepted Answer

Explain the conditions that lead to a po

Question 19

Is development continuous or does it occur in stages? Give an example to support your statement.

Accepted Answer

Changes in developmental variables occur

Question 20

According to Erikson, older people who feel that they did not reach many of their goals and contribute positively to others will experience

Accepted Answer

A)  despair. 
B)  inferiority. 
C)  isolation. 
D)  stagnation. 
A)  despair. 
B)  inferiority. 
C)  isolation. 
D)  stagnation.

The onset of menarche occurs at

Describe Gibson and Walk's research on depth perception of and what it has shown us about the development of perception in infants.

Which statement is true regarding Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Researchers announce in a local paper that they are seeking subjects aged 4, 8, 12 and 16 to participate in a study for several days. Which type of study were the researchers conducting?

Which of the following is not one of the three parenting styles discussed by Baumrind?

What physical changes occur during puberty?

Genes which determine one's sex and primary and secondary sex characteristics are carried on the

Steve's parents are strict disciplinarians, and they expect him to obey their rules without question, or be punished severely. Steve's parents are

Which of the following is not a stage of prenatal development?

When Ashley's toy rolls out of sight under the bed, she immediately begins to search for it. What Piagetian concept does her behaviour illustrate?

The term bonding has been used to describe mutual

A dominant trait will not be expressed if the individual carries

The successful resolution of conflict at Erikson's stage of integrity versus despair depends on the individual

Which is not true of children at the stage of concrete operations?

Two-year-old Shawn is overprotected and punished when he tries to express his will or explore the environment. According to Erikson, Shawn is likely to develop a sense of

What does Carol Gilligan object to in Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory?

Alexander, an 18-month-old toddler, is left by his father with his usual sitter. Within a few minutes he is screaming, flailing his arms and legs, and apparently inconsolable. Alexander is experiencing

Explain the eight stages of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development and the approximate ages at which they occur.

Is development continuous or does it occur in stages? Give an example to support your statement.

According to Erikson, older people who feel that they did not reach many of their goals and contribute positively to others will experience

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Exam 8: Development

The onset of menarche occurs at

Describe Gibson and Walk's research on depth perception of and what it has shown us about the development of perception in infants.

Which statement is true regarding Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Researchers announce in a local paper that they are seeking subjects aged 4, 8, 12 and 16 to participate in a study for several days. Which type of study were the researchers conducting?

Which of the following is not one of the three parenting styles discussed by Baumrind?

What physical changes occur during puberty?

Genes which determine one's sex and primary and secondary sex characteristics are carried on the

Steve's parents are strict disciplinarians, and they expect him to obey their rules without question, or be punished severely. Steve's parents are

Which of the following is not a stage of prenatal development?

When Ashley's toy rolls out of sight under the bed, she immediately begins to search for it. What Piagetian concept does her behaviour illustrate?

The term bonding has been used to describe mutual

A dominant trait will not be expressed if the individual carries

The successful resolution of conflict at Erikson's stage of integrity versus despair depends on the individual

Which is not true of children at the stage of concrete operations?

Two-year-old Shawn is overprotected and punished when he tries to express his will or explore the environment. According to Erikson, Shawn is likely to develop a sense of

What does Carol Gilligan object to in Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory?

Alexander, an 18-month-old toddler, is left by his father with his usual sitter. Within a few minutes he is screaming, flailing his arms and legs, and apparently inconsolable. Alexander is experiencing

Explain the eight stages of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development and the approximate ages at which they occur.

Is development continuous or does it occur in stages? Give an example to support your statement.

According to Erikson, older people who feel that they did not reach many of their goals and contribute positively to others will experience

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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