Exam 8: Development Across the Life Span

Growth spurts happen, on average, around age 12 for girls and age 10 for boys.

Erik is a newborn. According to Erikson, his main task will be to develop a sense of __________.

Chromosomes are located on rod-shaped structures called genes.

Recessive genes are more active in influencing a trait than dominant genes.

The emotional bond that forms between an infant and a primary caregiver is called _______.

Studies show that fathers are more concerned with gender-appropriate behavior for their sons than their daughters.

What is the earliest age when the typical infant is able to roll over?

According to Piaget, the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age, in which the child learns to use language as a means of exploring the world, is the _______ stage.

When children observe their same-sex parents behaving in certain ways and imitate that behavior, a psychologist is most likely to use Freudian psychoanalysis to explain their behavior.

Kubler-Ross has identified denial and isolation as the _______ stage in the adjustment to dying process.

Jean Piaget is noted for his theory of _______.

In human beings, the brain does not complete its development until about ____ years of age.

Studies of genetically male children who were surgically altered to appear as females found that ________.

Infant reflexes are______.

The reckless risk-taking found among many adolescents is most likely due to the effects of _______.

The concept of a personal fable is when an adolescent believes (s)he is unique and cannot be harmed.

Professor Rashad is interested in studying cognitive development. He collects and compares data from a group of 6-year-olds and a group of 10-year-olds. Five years later, he compares these two groups to each other again as well as to their own performance in the study five years ago. What type of research design is Professor Grant using?

Marquis is 4 years old, and as one might expect he pays very careful attention to his father. He imitates many of his father's actions, copies his behaviors, and responds appropriately to rewards and punishments for his own behaviors. Marquis is learning many aspects of gender through the ________ theory.

At what stage of moral development is moral thought guided by principles that have been decided upon by the individual and may be in disagreement with accepted social norms?

The most severe challenge to be faced during adulthood is probably __________.