Question 1

The beginning of dating coincides more strongly with an adolescent's degree of physical maturation than with cultural and social expectations and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The term reactive vocabulary refers to the words that are understood by the infant or child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Piaget's concept of conservation refers to the young child's understanding of the importance of protecting nature and conserving valuable resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The third and longest period of prenatal development,extending from the ninth week until birth, is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) fetal period. 
B) germinal period. 
C) zygotic period. 
D) embryonic period. 
A) fetal period. 
B) germinal period. 
C) zygotic period. 
D) embryonic period.

Question 5

In addition to interactions among genes, and between genotype and environmental influences, another crucial factor in therelationship between genotype and phenotype is:

Accepted Answer

A) the fact that gene expression is inflexible and unresponsive to internal factors. 
B) that genes can mutate or spontaneously change from one generation to the next. 
C) that because of the blood-brain barrier, teratogens such as exposure to radiation or chemical toxins do not affect the genotype or damage DNA. 
D) the fact that the vast majority of genes in the human genome are never expressed. 
A) the fact that gene expression is inflexible and unresponsive to internal factors. 
B) that genes can mutate or spontaneously change from one generation to the next. 
C) that because of the blood-brain barrier, teratogens such as exposure to radiation or chemical toxins do not affect the genotype or damage DNA. 
D) the fact that the vast majority of genes in the human genome are never expressed.

Question 6

Contrast the behavior of a toddler who is securely attached with that of a toddler who is insecurely attached in the Strange Situation.

Accepted Answer

In the Strange Situation, a toddler who

Question 7

Since 1970, how has the structure of American families changed?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of single-parent households has doubled, while the number of married couples living together with children has sharply decreased. 
B) The number of childless married couples has almost doubled. 
C) The number of two-parent households with children has increased dramatically, while the number of single-parent households has dropped. 
D) The number of people living in the average American household has almost doubled. 
A) The number of single-parent households has doubled, while the number of married couples living together with children has sharply decreased. 
B) The number of childless married couples has almost doubled. 
C) The number of two-parent households with children has increased dramatically, while the number of single-parent households has dropped. 
D) The number of people living in the average American household has almost doubled.

Question 8

According to the Critical Thinking box, "The Effects of ChildCare on Attachment and Development," more than _____children under the age of 5 in the United States are in some type of child care.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 million 
B) 3 million 
C) 6 million 
D) 11 million 
A) 1 million 
B) 3 million 
C) 6 million 
D) 11 million

Question 9

Many women experience postmenopausal zest, which is defined as a renewed sense of energy, freedom, and happiness,once they no longer have to worry about becoming pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A male has an _____ combination in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) XX; 1st pair of genes 
B) XX; 23rd pair of chromosomes 
C) XY; 1st pair of chromosomes 
D) XY; 23rd pair of chromosomes 
A) XX; 1st pair of genes 
B) XX; 23rd pair of chromosomes 
C) XY; 1st pair of chromosomes 
D) XY; 23rd pair of chromosomes

Question 11

In Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning,the postconventional level is characterized by moral reasoning guided by conformity to social roles, rules, obligations, andexpectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because different genotypes react differently to environmental factors, psychologists and other scientists speak of _____ to develop in a particular way.

Accepted Answer

A) the genetic predisposition 
B) the genetic blueprint 
C) the environmental predisposition 
D) the epigenetic tendency 
A) the genetic predisposition 
B) the genetic blueprint 
C) the environmental predisposition 
D) the epigenetic tendency

Question 13

According to Piaget, the capacity to engage in symbolic thought emerges during the preoperational stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The task that this child is doing was developed by _____ to see if the child understands _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Jean Piaget; the principle of conservation 
B) Renée Baillargeon; object permanence 
C) Lev Vygotsky; the zone of proximal development 
D) Mary Salter Ainsworth; secure attachment 
A) Jean Piaget; the principle of conservation 
B) Renée Baillargeon; object permanence 
C) Lev Vygotsky; the zone of proximal development 
D) Mary Salter Ainsworth; secure attachment

Question 15

One-year-old Brendan has a loving, close relationship with his mother, his father, and his grandmother, who cares for himduring the day while his parents work outside the home.Brendan is likely to have formed an attachment relationship with:

Accepted Answer

A) his mother and grandmother, but not his father. 
B) his mother and father, but not his grandmother. 
C) his mother, father, and grandmother. 
D) his mother, but not his father or grandmother. 
A) his mother and grandmother, but not his father. 
B) his mother and father, but not his grandmother. 
C) his mother, father, and grandmother. 
D) his mother, but not his father or grandmother.

Question 16

According to Erik Erikson, intimacy versus isolation is a key psychosocial task that must be resolved during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Henry and Heidi are proud new parents. Based on the information in the text, you can predict that Lauren, their new baby, will most likely:

Accepted Answer

A) walk easily before she is 10 months of age. 
B) be able to sit without support before she will be able to roll over. 
C) be able to roll over before she will be able to sit without support. 
D) begin walking at exactly the same age as her older brother did. 
A) walk easily before she is 10 months of age. 
B) be able to sit without support before she will be able to roll over. 
C) be able to roll over before she will be able to sit without support. 
D) begin walking at exactly the same age as her older brother did.

Question 18

At the moment of conception, each person begins life as a single cell, which is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) embryo. 
B) fetus. 
C) placenta. 
D) zygote. 
A) embryo. 
B) fetus. 
C) placenta. 
D) zygote.

Question 19

The term _____ refers to the fact that physical and motor skill development in infants tends to follow a "top to bottom"sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) proximodistal trend 
B) cephalocaudal pattern 
C) ventrodorsal trend 
D) frontoparietal pattern 
A) proximodistal trend 
B) cephalocaudal pattern 
C) ventrodorsal trend 
D) frontoparietal pattern

Question 20

Kyle is studying how language abilities change throughout childhood, and Kelly is studying cognitive changes in late adulthood. Both Kyle and Kelly are conducting studies in which area of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) clinical psychology 
B) humanistic psychology 
C) epigenetics 
D) developmental psychology 
A) clinical psychology 
B) humanistic psychology 
C) epigenetics 
D) developmental psychology

The beginning of dating coincides more strongly with an adolescent's degree of physical maturation than with cultural and social expectations and norms.

The term reactive vocabulary refers to the words that are understood by the infant or child.

Piaget's concept of conservation refers to the young child's understanding of the importance of protecting nature and conserving valuable resources.

The third and longest period of prenatal development,extending from the ninth week until birth, is called the:

In addition to interactions among genes, and between genotype and environmental influences, another crucial factor in therelationship between genotype and phenotype is:

Contrast the behavior of a toddler who is securely attached with that of a toddler who is insecurely attached in the Strange Situation.

Since 1970, how has the structure of American families changed?

According to the Critical Thinking box, "The Effects of ChildCare on Attachment and Development," more than _____children under the age of 5 in the United States are in some type of child care.

Many women experience postmenopausal zest, which is defined as a renewed sense of energy, freedom, and happiness,once they no longer have to worry about becoming pregnant.

A male has an _ combination in the _.

In Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning,the postconventional level is characterized by moral reasoning guided by conformity to social roles, rules, obligations, andexpectations.

Because different genotypes react differently to environmental factors, psychologists and other scientists speak of _____ to develop in a particular way.

According to Piaget, the capacity to engage in symbolic thought emerges during the preoperational stage of cognitive development.

The task that this child is doing was developed by _ to see if the child understands _.

One-year-old Brendan has a loving, close relationship with his mother, his father, and his grandmother, who cares for himduring the day while his parents work outside the home.Brendan is likely to have formed an attachment relationship with:

According to Erik Erikson, intimacy versus isolation is a key psychosocial task that must be resolved during adolescence.

Henry and Heidi are proud new parents. Based on the information in the text, you can predict that Lauren, their new baby, will most likely:

At the moment of conception, each person begins life as a single cell, which is called a(n):

The term _____ refers to the fact that physical and motor skill development in infants tends to follow a "top to bottom"sequence.

Kyle is studying how language abilities change throughout childhood, and Kelly is studying cognitive changes in late adulthood. Both Kyle and Kelly are conducting studies in which area of psychology?

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

Exam 9: Lifespan Development

The beginning of dating coincides more strongly with an adolescent's degree of physical maturation than with cultural and social expectations and norms.

The term reactive vocabulary refers to the words that are understood by the infant or child.

Piaget's concept of conservation refers to the young child's understanding of the importance of protecting nature and conserving valuable resources.

The third and longest period of prenatal development,extending from the ninth week until birth, is called the:

In addition to interactions among genes, and between genotype and environmental influences, another crucial factor in therelationship between genotype and phenotype is:

Contrast the behavior of a toddler who is securely attached with that of a toddler who is insecurely attached in the Strange Situation.

Since 1970, how has the structure of American families changed?

According to the Critical Thinking box, "The Effects of ChildCare on Attachment and Development," more than _____children under the age of 5 in the United States are in some type of child care.

Many women experience postmenopausal zest, which is defined as a renewed sense of energy, freedom, and happiness,once they no longer have to worry about becoming pregnant.

A male has an _____ combination in the _____.

In Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning,the postconventional level is characterized by moral reasoning guided by conformity to social roles, rules, obligations, andexpectations.

Because different genotypes react differently to environmental factors, psychologists and other scientists speak of _____ to develop in a particular way.

According to Piaget, the capacity to engage in symbolic thought emerges during the preoperational stage of cognitive development.

The task that this child is doing was developed by _____ to see if the child understands _____.

One-year-old Brendan has a loving, close relationship with his mother, his father, and his grandmother, who cares for himduring the day while his parents work outside the home.Brendan is likely to have formed an attachment relationship with:

According to Erik Erikson, intimacy versus isolation is a key psychosocial task that must be resolved during adolescence.

Henry and Heidi are proud new parents. Based on the information in the text, you can predict that Lauren, their new baby, will most likely:

At the moment of conception, each person begins life as a single cell, which is called a(n):

The term _____ refers to the fact that physical and motor skill development in infants tends to follow a "top to bottom"sequence.

Kyle is studying how language abilities change throughout childhood, and Kelly is studying cognitive changes in late adulthood. Both Kyle and Kelly are conducting studies in which area of psychology?

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

A male has an _ combination in the _.

The task that this child is doing was developed by _ to see if the child understands _.