Question 1

Changes in thoughts,feelings,and behaviors regarding the principles and values that guide what people should do are part of _____ development.

Accepted Answer

A) metacognitive 
B) cognitive 
C) temperament 
D) moral 
A) metacognitive 
B) cognitive 
C) temperament 
D) moral D

Question 2

Selfless pursuits in middle age:

Accepted Answer

A) can be carried out only by individuals with a lot of money to spare. 
B) can ease an individual into a positive and meaningful old age. 
C) will lead to guilt during old age. 
D) will increase stress during middle age. 
A) can be carried out only by individuals with a lot of money to spare. 
B) can ease an individual into a positive and meaningful old age. 
C) will lead to guilt during old age. 
D) will increase stress during middle age. B

Question 3

Explain the hormonal stress theory.

Accepted Answer

The hormonal stress theory argues that aging in the body's hormonal system can lower resistance to stress and increase the likelihood of disease.As individuals age,the hormones stimulated by stress stay in the bloodstream longer than is the case for younger people.These prolonged,elevated levels of stress hormones are linked to increased risks for many diseases,including cardiovascular disease,cancer,and diabetes.Recently,the hormonal stress theory of aging has focused on the role of chronic stress in reducing immune system functioning.

Question 4

In adult development,when experience conflicts with existing schemas:

Accepted Answer

A) one should forget the experience and move on. 
B) it is necessary to modify current ways of thinking. 
C) one should never change his current ways of thinking. 
D) it is necessary to fit the experiences in the existing schemas. 
A) one should forget the experience and move on. 
B) it is necessary to modify current ways of thinking. 
C) one should never change his current ways of thinking. 
D) it is necessary to fit the experiences in the existing schemas.

Question 5

Which psychologist articulated the steps of cognitive development from infancy to adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow 
B) Piaget 
C) Erikson 
D) Kohlberg 
A) Maslow 
B) Piaget 
C) Erikson 
D) Kohlberg

Question 6

If Tony shares his toys with his little sister,because he is afraid of being punished,he is reasoning at the _____ level of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A) preconventional 
B) concrete 
C) preoperational 
D) conventional 
A) preconventional 
B) concrete 
C) preoperational 
D) conventional

Question 7

Which of the following is the preferred parenting style for most adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Inattentive 
B) Authoritative 
C) Permissive 
D) Neglectful 
A) Inattentive 
B) Authoritative 
C) Permissive 
D) Neglectful

Question 8

If 20-year-old Peter is unsure of what he should do with his life and where he fits in,Erikson would most likely agree that Peter did not successfully complete the stage of:

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy versus isolation. 
B) generativity versus stagnation. 
C) autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
D) identity versus identity confusion. 
A) intimacy versus isolation. 
B) generativity versus stagnation. 
C) autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
D) identity versus identity confusion.

Question 9

In Harry Harlow's classic attachment study,they found that monkeys:

Accepted Answer

A) were more attached to artificial mothers who provided milk. 
B) were more attached to artificial mothers who were warm and soft. 
C) displayed no preference for either cloth or wire mothers. 
D) preferred wire mothers over cloth ones. 
A) were more attached to artificial mothers who provided milk. 
B) were more attached to artificial mothers who were warm and soft. 
C) displayed no preference for either cloth or wire mothers. 
D) preferred wire mothers over cloth ones.

Question 10

Which of the following developments occurs during the germinal period of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A) Development of organs 
B) Formation of neural tube 
C) Differentiation of arms and legs 
D) Attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall 
A) Development of organs 
B) Formation of neural tube 
C) Differentiation of arms and legs 
D) Attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall

Question 11

Which of the following reasons led to the criticism of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) Piaget overestimated the cognitive cAPAcities of very young children. 
B) Piaget observed that the cognitive acumen of adolescents was lesser than young children. 
C) Piaget proposed that formal operational thought does not emerge consistently in early adolescence. 
D) Many adolescents and adults do not reason as logically as Piaget proposed. 
A) Piaget overestimated the cognitive cAPAcities of very young children. 
B) Piaget observed that the cognitive acumen of adolescents was lesser than young children. 
C) Piaget proposed that formal operational thought does not emerge consistently in early adolescence. 
D) Many adolescents and adults do not reason as logically as Piaget proposed.

Question 12

As children,Jasper and Jenny were both physically abused by their father.Their environmental influences were quite similar.As both individuals entered adulthood,Jenny adjusted fairly well,while Jasper continued to have problems,including substance abuse.Which of the following terms describes Jenny's ability to overcome an abusive childhood?

Accepted Answer

A) Perseverance 
B) Integrity 
C) Resistance 
D) Resilience 
A) Perseverance 
B) Integrity 
C) Resistance 
D) Resilience

Question 13

According to Marcia's conceptualization of identity development,identity _____ describes an individual who has explored alternative paths but has not yet made a commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) diffusion 
B) foreclosure 
C) moratorium 
D) achievement 
A) diffusion 
B) foreclosure 
C) moratorium 
D) achievement

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of the development of the brain in humans?

Accepted Answer

A) The synaptic connections decrease drastically during childhood. 
B) The connection between neurons is the highest at birth. 
C) The process of myelination begins at the prenatal stages. 
D) The process of myelination stops at adolescence. 
A) The synaptic connections decrease drastically during childhood. 
B) The connection between neurons is the highest at birth. 
C) The process of myelination begins at the prenatal stages. 
D) The process of myelination stops at adolescence.

Question 15

When Justin told his parents that he wanted to learn an extracurricular activity,his parent gave him the liberty to choose any activity of his choice.However,they restricted him from choosing dangerous sports like motor car racing.In this scenario,Justin's parents are following the _____ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian 
B) authoritative 
C) neglectful 
D) permissive 
A) authoritarian 
B) authoritative 
C) neglectful 
D) permissive

Question 16

According to Jeffrey Arnett,an emerging adult who considers himself neither an adolescent nor a full-fledged adult is associated with the _____ feature of emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) identity exploration 
B) diffusion 
C) self-focus 
D) feeling "in between" 
A) identity exploration 
B) diffusion 
C) self-focus 
D) feeling "in between"

Question 17

According to Piaget's cognitive development theory,the _____ stage occurs during infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) sensorimotor 
B) formal operational 
C) concrete operational 
D) preoperational 
A) sensorimotor 
B) formal operational 
C) concrete operational 
D) preoperational

Question 18

Infant attachment is defined as the close emotional bond between an infant and:

Accepted Answer

A) other infants. 
B) strangers. 
C) its caregivers. 
D) its environment. 
A) other infants. 
B) strangers. 
C) its caregivers. 
D) its environment.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of children in the preoperational stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Preoperational children make judgments based on logic rather than gut feelings. 
B) Preoperational children can put themselves in someone else's shoes with ease. 
C) Preoperational thoughts are subject to the object permanence problem. 
D) Preoperational thoughts are more symbolic than sensorimotor thought. 
A) Preoperational children make judgments based on logic rather than gut feelings. 
B) Preoperational children can put themselves in someone else's shoes with ease. 
C) Preoperational thoughts are subject to the object permanence problem. 
D) Preoperational thoughts are more symbolic than sensorimotor thought.

Question 20

_____ refers to an individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding.

Accepted Answer

A) Identity 
B) Personality 
C) Cognition 
D) Temperament 
A) Identity 
B) Personality 
C) Cognition 
D) Temperament

Changes in thoughts,feelings,and behaviors regarding the principles and values that guide what people should do are part of _____ development.

Selfless pursuits in middle age:

Explain the hormonal stress theory.

In adult development,when experience conflicts with existing schemas:

Which psychologist articulated the steps of cognitive development from infancy to adulthood?

If Tony shares his toys with his little sister,because he is afraid of being punished,he is reasoning at the _____ level of moral development.

Which of the following is the preferred parenting style for most adolescents?

If 20-year-old Peter is unsure of what he should do with his life and where he fits in,Erikson would most likely agree that Peter did not successfully complete the stage of:

In Harry Harlow's classic attachment study,they found that monkeys:

Which of the following developments occurs during the germinal period of prenatal development?

Which of the following reasons led to the criticism of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

According to Marcia's conceptualization of identity development,identity _____ describes an individual who has explored alternative paths but has not yet made a commitment.

Which of the following statements is true of the development of the brain in humans?

According to Jeffrey Arnett,an emerging adult who considers himself neither an adolescent nor a full-fledged adult is associated with the _____ feature of emerging adulthood.

According to Piaget's cognitive development theory,the _____ stage occurs during infancy.

Infant attachment is defined as the close emotional bond between an infant and:

Which of the following statements is true of children in the preoperational stage?

_____ refers to an individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding.

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Exam 9: Human Development

Changes in thoughts,feelings,and behaviors regarding the principles and values that guide what people should do are part of _____ development.

Selfless pursuits in middle age:

Explain the hormonal stress theory.

In adult development,when experience conflicts with existing schemas:

Which psychologist articulated the steps of cognitive development from infancy to adulthood?

If Tony shares his toys with his little sister,because he is afraid of being punished,he is reasoning at the _____ level of moral development.

Which of the following is the preferred parenting style for most adolescents?

If 20-year-old Peter is unsure of what he should do with his life and where he fits in,Erikson would most likely agree that Peter did not successfully complete the stage of:

In Harry Harlow's classic attachment study,they found that monkeys:

Which of the following developments occurs during the germinal period of prenatal development?

Which of the following reasons led to the criticism of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

According to Marcia's conceptualization of identity development,identity _____ describes an individual who has explored alternative paths but has not yet made a commitment.

Which of the following statements is true of the development of the brain in humans?

According to Jeffrey Arnett,an emerging adult who considers himself neither an adolescent nor a full-fledged adult is associated with the _____ feature of emerging adulthood.

According to Piaget's cognitive development theory,the _____ stage occurs during infancy.

Infant attachment is defined as the close emotional bond between an infant and:

Which of the following statements is true of children in the preoperational stage?

_____ refers to an individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding.

What Is Psychology?

Psychology’s Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

Filters