Question 1

Discuss the role of stem cells and the neural tube in the development of three main regions of the brain.

Accepted Answer

Stem cells play a crucial role in the de

Question 2

A teratogen is a:

Accepted Answer

A) specific type of genetic mutation that typically results in severe birth defects. 
B) harmful agent, such as a chemical, drug, or disease, which can cause abnormal development or birth defects. 
C) segment of DNA that is sometimes found on both the X and Y chromosome and that commonly results in mental retardation. 
D) recessive gene which is usually found only on the Y chromosome and that causes hemophilia and red-green color blindness in males. 
A) specific type of genetic mutation that typically results in severe birth defects. 
B) harmful agent, such as a chemical, drug, or disease, which can cause abnormal development or birth defects. 
C) segment of DNA that is sometimes found on both the X and Y chromosome and that commonly results in mental retardation. 
D) recessive gene which is usually found only on the Y chromosome and that causes hemophilia and red-green color blindness in males.

Question 3

Describe Kohlberg's theory of moral development and specify what characterizes each level and stage of his theory.

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's theory of moral development i

Question 4

Psychological research has shown that the MOST important factor in determining whether day care will have negative effects on children in later life is:

Accepted Answer

A) the age at which the child entered day care. 
B) the number of hours of day care experienced per week. 
C) the quality of the day care experienced 
D) whether day care was in a day care center or in a private home. 
A) the age at which the child entered day care. 
B) the number of hours of day care experienced per week. 
C) the quality of the day care experienced 
D) whether day care was in a day care center or in a private home.

Question 5

Researchers at State University study cells that can divide indefinitely, renew themselves, and give rise to a variety of other types of cells. These researchers are investigating:

Accepted Answer

A) epigenetic cells. 
B) chromosomes. 
C) stem cells. 
D) teratogens. 
A) epigenetic cells. 
B) chromosomes. 
C) stem cells. 
D) teratogens.

Question 6

In terms of development, a critical period:

Accepted Answer

A) is the period of prenatal development extending from the third week through the eighth week. 
B) is a period during which a child is maximally sensitive to environmental influences. 
C) is a period during which a child is maximally sensitive to genetic influences. 
D) is the third and longest period of prenatal development extending from the ninth week until birth. 
A) is the period of prenatal development extending from the third week through the eighth week. 
B) is a period during which a child is maximally sensitive to environmental influences. 
C) is a period during which a child is maximally sensitive to genetic influences. 
D) is the third and longest period of prenatal development extending from the ninth week until birth.

Question 7

Tanisha is a normal infant who learned to walk at age 11 months. She has just celebrated her first birthday. Although she hasn't started talking yet, it's very likely that Tanisha will shortly enter the ______ stage of language development.

Accepted Answer

A) three-word 
B) babbling 
C) one-word 
D) two-word 
A) three-word 
B) babbling 
C) one-word 
D) two-word

Question 8

Environmental experiences have no influence on a child'sbasic temperamental qualities because those qualities are genetically determined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

High-quality day care can potentially benefit children, even when it begins in early infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to attachment theory:

Accepted Answer

A) the quality of attachment plays an important role in determining an infant's ability to thrive physically and psychologically. 
B) attachment can be formed only between the infant and his or her mother. 
C) the infant can form multiple attachment relationships, but only the mother-infant relationship is important. 
D) while the attachment bond is important to psychological development, it has no effect on the infant's physical development. 
A) the quality of attachment plays an important role in determining an infant's ability to thrive physically and psychologically. 
B) attachment can be formed only between the infant and his or her mother. 
C) the infant can form multiple attachment relationships, but only the mother-infant relationship is important. 
D) while the attachment bond is important to psychological development, it has no effect on the infant's physical development.

Question 11

A couple's degree of satisfaction with their marital relationship tends to greatly increase after the birth of their first child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In homes where both parents are present and have a close relationship to their infant, the infant tends to develop an attachment relationship to:

Accepted Answer

A) his mother but not his father. 
B) his father but not his mother. 
C) both parents at about the same time. 
D) one parent or the other but not both. 
A) his mother but not his father. 
B) his father but not his mother. 
C) both parents at about the same time. 
D) one parent or the other but not both.

Question 13

Permissive-_____ parents are responsive to their children but  do not exert much control over them. Permissive- _____ parents do not impose rules on their children and are also not very responsive to them.

Accepted Answer

A) indulgent; indifferent 
B) indifferent; indulgent 
C) indulgent; inductive 
D) inductive; indifferent 
A) indulgent; indifferent 
B) indifferent; indulgent 
C) indulgent; inductive 
D) inductive; indifferent

Question 14

By the fourth month of prenatal development, the fetus is capable of reflexive movements and is able to move its arms,legs, and head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Alleles are:

Accepted Answer

A) different forms of a particular gene. 
B) different types of deoxyribonucleic acid (DN
A) . 
C) defective chromosomes that are missing a few key genes. 
D) chemicals or other environmental agents that are known to cause birth defects. 
A) different forms of a particular gene. 
B) different types of deoxyribonucleic acid (DN
A) . 
C) defective chromosomes that are missing a few key genes. 
D) chemicals or other environmental agents that are known to cause birth defects.

Question 16

Menopause signals the end of reproductive capacity in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research has clearly shown that by early and middle childhood there are few, if any, long-term effects of being securely or insecurely attached during infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If the child indicated in the third photo that the tall narrow beaker still contains the same amount of liquid as the short wide beaker, it would indicate that she is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) preoperational 
B) formal operational 
C) concrete operational 
D) event-specific 
A) preoperational 
B) formal operational 
C) concrete operational 
D) event-specific

Question 19

Although Baby Emma was only a few hours old, she would turn her head to continue gazing at which type of moving stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A) a red ball 
B) a black-and-white mobile 
C) a human face 
D) a green block 
A) a red ball 
B) a black-and-white mobile 
C) a human face 
D) a green block

Question 20

In the United States, the median age at first marriage steadily increased from 1960 to 1990, but has gradually decreased from 1990 until today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss the role of stem cells and the neural tube in the development of three main regions of the brain.

A teratogen is a:

Describe Kohlberg's theory of moral development and specify what characterizes each level and stage of his theory.

Psychological research has shown that the MOST important factor in determining whether day care will have negative effects on children in later life is:

Researchers at State University study cells that can divide indefinitely, renew themselves, and give rise to a variety of other types of cells. These researchers are investigating:

In terms of development, a critical period:

Tanisha is a normal infant who learned to walk at age 11 months. She has just celebrated her first birthday. Although she hasn't started talking yet, it's very likely that Tanisha will shortly enter the ______ stage of language development.

Environmental experiences have no influence on a child'sbasic temperamental qualities because those qualities are genetically determined.

High-quality day care can potentially benefit children, even when it begins in early infancy.

According to attachment theory:

A couple's degree of satisfaction with their marital relationship tends to greatly increase after the birth of their first child.

In homes where both parents are present and have a close relationship to their infant, the infant tends to develop an attachment relationship to:

Permissive-_ parents are responsive to their children but do not exert much control over them. Permissive- _ parents do not impose rules on their children and are also not very responsive to them.

By the fourth month of prenatal development, the fetus is capable of reflexive movements and is able to move its arms,legs, and head.

Alleles are:

Menopause signals the end of reproductive capacity in women.

Research has clearly shown that by early and middle childhood there are few, if any, long-term effects of being securely or insecurely attached during infancy.

If the child indicated in the third photo that the tall narrow beaker still contains the same amount of liquid as the short wide beaker, it would indicate that she is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Although Baby Emma was only a few hours old, she would turn her head to continue gazing at which type of moving stimulus?

In the United States, the median age at first marriage steadily increased from 1960 to 1990, but has gradually decreased from 1990 until today.

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Exam 9: Lifespan Development

Discuss the role of stem cells and the neural tube in the development of three main regions of the brain.

A teratogen is a:

Describe Kohlberg's theory of moral development and specify what characterizes each level and stage of his theory.

Psychological research has shown that the MOST important factor in determining whether day care will have negative effects on children in later life is:

Researchers at State University study cells that can divide indefinitely, renew themselves, and give rise to a variety of other types of cells. These researchers are investigating:

In terms of development, a critical period:

Tanisha is a normal infant who learned to walk at age 11 months. She has just celebrated her first birthday. Although she hasn't started talking yet, it's very likely that Tanisha will shortly enter the ______ stage of language development.

Environmental experiences have no influence on a child'sbasic temperamental qualities because those qualities are genetically determined.

High-quality day care can potentially benefit children, even when it begins in early infancy.

According to attachment theory:

A couple's degree of satisfaction with their marital relationship tends to greatly increase after the birth of their first child.

In homes where both parents are present and have a close relationship to their infant, the infant tends to develop an attachment relationship to:

Permissive-_____ parents are responsive to their children but do not exert much control over them. Permissive- _____ parents do not impose rules on their children and are also not very responsive to them.

By the fourth month of prenatal development, the fetus is capable of reflexive movements and is able to move its arms,legs, and head.

Alleles are:

Menopause signals the end of reproductive capacity in women.

Research has clearly shown that by early and middle childhood there are few, if any, long-term effects of being securely or insecurely attached during infancy.

If the child indicated in the third photo that the tall narrow beaker still contains the same amount of liquid as the short wide beaker, it would indicate that she is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Although Baby Emma was only a few hours old, she would turn her head to continue gazing at which type of moving stimulus?

In the United States, the median age at first marriage steadily increased from 1960 to 1990, but has gradually decreased from 1990 until today.

Introductionand Research Methods

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness and Its Variations

Learning

Memory

Thinking Language,and Intelegance

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress Health and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters

Permissive-_ parents are responsive to their children but do not exert much control over them. Permissive- _ parents do not impose rules on their children and are also not very responsive to them.