Question 1

Which of the following is protected under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  real or perceived gender 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  disabilites 
D)  all of these 
A)  real or perceived gender 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  disabilites 
D)  all of these

Question 2

__________ is a law that details rights and guidelines for students with disabilities in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
B)  The American Disabilities Act 
C)  Title IX 
D)  The American Civil Liberties Act 
A)  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
B)  The American Disabilities Act 
C)  Title IX 
D)  The American Civil Liberties Act

Question 3

The term __________ refers to an individual who is affected by the actions of a larger group or organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  victim 
B)  participant 
C)  bystander 
D)  stakeholder 
A)  victim 
B)  participant 
C)  bystander 
D)  stakeholder

Question 4

Which of the following is an organization dedicated to humanitarian efforts on a global scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action Against Hunger 
B)  Doctor Without Borders 
C)  UNICEF 
D)  all of these 
A)  Action Against Hunger 
B)  Doctor Without Borders 
C)  UNICEF 
D)  all of these

Question 5

In order to be a clinical psychologist, it is necessary to hold a:

Accepted Answer

A)  master's degree. 
B)  a doctor of philosophy degree. 
C)  a doctor of psychology degree. 
D)  any of these 
A)  master's degree. 
B)  a doctor of philosophy degree. 
C)  a doctor of psychology degree. 
D)  any of these

Question 6

__________ are designed to provide summer and after-school experiences to improve academic skills and foster love for learning among children.

Accepted Answer

A)  Head start programs 
B)  The Harlem Children's Zones 
C)  Freedom schools 
D)  Sylvan Centers 
A)  Head start programs 
B)  The Harlem Children's Zones 
C)  Freedom schools 
D)  Sylvan Centers

Question 7

The Family Medical Leave Act is a policy that allows:

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to leave for up to twelve weeks to care for a member of the immediate family. 
B)  the right to take up to a year off from a job to care for a family member and return to the same position. 
C)  a parent to take leave for up to three months only for the birth of a child. 
D)  mothers, but not fathers, to take a twelve-week leave of absence after a baby's birth. 
A)  the right to leave for up to twelve weeks to care for a member of the immediate family. 
B)  the right to take up to a year off from a job to care for a family member and return to the same position. 
C)  a parent to take leave for up to three months only for the birth of a child. 
D)  mothers, but not fathers, to take a twelve-week leave of absence after a baby's birth.

Question 8

The primary method that the United States employs to make decisions that represent the interests and needs of the larger group is:

Accepted Answer

A)  voting in elections. 
B)  supporting political action committees. 
C)  writing to legislators. 
D)  serving on boards and policy committees. 
A)  voting in elections. 
B)  supporting political action committees. 
C)  writing to legislators. 
D)  serving on boards and policy committees.

Question 9

Diane Ravitch, a former member of George H. Bush's administrative team, argued the critical variable in academic performance is:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor teaching. 
B)  poverty. 
C)  teacher training. 
D)  parental involvement. 
A)  poor teaching. 
B)  poverty. 
C)  teacher training. 
D)  parental involvement.

Question 10

An example of a tireless advocate for the rights of other is __________, who served 27 years in prison for his views on human equality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nelson Mandela 
B)  Mahatma Ghandi 
C)  Bobby Sands 
D)  Martin Luther King, Jr. 
A)  Nelson Mandela 
B)  Mahatma Ghandi 
C)  Bobby Sands 
D)  Martin Luther King, Jr.

Question 11

__________ refers to formal methodology that involves collaborative investigation and co-learning to solve immediate problems and contribute to greater society.

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic research 
B)  Theoretical research 
C)  Action research 
D)  Inquiry 
A)  Basic research 
B)  Theoretical research 
C)  Action research 
D)  Inquiry

Question 12

Fields relating to lifespan development include:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology 
B)  education 
C)  public health 
D)  all of these 
A)  psychology 
B)  education 
C)  public health 
D)  all of these

Question 13

Public policies are often the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  tragic events that require legal protection to prevent reoccurrences. 
B)  group requests for economic equity. 
C)  national awareness of disadvantaged groups. 
D)  politicians' recognition of need changes. 
A)  tragic events that require legal protection to prevent reoccurrences. 
B)  group requests for economic equity. 
C)  national awareness of disadvantaged groups. 
D)  politicians' recognition of need changes.

Question 14

What is an outcome for Head Start that has contributed to funding decisions in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  the greater involvement of the family that leads to lower rates of crime for participants in adulthood 
B)  participants' test scores are higher than those students who do not have the opportunity to attend 
C)  better outcomes for participants in terms of retention in school 
D)  less financial investment per student in Head Start compared to students in standard public schools 
A)  the greater involvement of the family that leads to lower rates of crime for participants in adulthood 
B)  participants' test scores are higher than those students who do not have the opportunity to attend 
C)  better outcomes for participants in terms of retention in school 
D)  less financial investment per student in Head Start compared to students in standard public schools

Question 15

The helping professions are careers that assist with people's:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical development. 
B)  cognitive processes. 
C)  social-emotional well-being. 
D)  all of these 
A)  physical development. 
B)  cognitive processes. 
C)  social-emotional well-being. 
D)  all of these

Question 16

Based on the bake sale concept, a couple has spread a program that has spread across the country and raised thousands of dollars for:

Accepted Answer

A)  research into treatments for children's cancer. 
B)  peace initiatives. 
C)  early enrichment programs for disadvantaged children. 
D)  after-school programs for children born into poverty. 
A)  research into treatments for children's cancer. 
B)  peace initiatives. 
C)  early enrichment programs for disadvantaged children. 
D)  after-school programs for children born into poverty.

Question 17

Gary has requested a leave of absence from his employer so that he may stay home and help care for his newborn son. What policy protects Gary's right to request this leave?

Accepted Answer

A)  IDEA 
B)  FMLA 
C)  Title IX 
D)  The American Civil Liberties' Act 
A)  IDEA 
B)  FMLA 
C)  Title IX 
D)  The American Civil Liberties' Act

Question 18

Chlesea has received a grant to test her hypothesis that perceptions of homeless people change when interaction is increased. She plans to use the results of her investigation to influence public policy. Chelsea is engaged in:

Accepted Answer

A)  action research. 
B)  basic research. 
C)  inquiry. 
D)  theoretical research. 
A)  action research. 
B)  basic research. 
C)  inquiry. 
D)  theoretical research.

Question 19

Nabulungi is working on a degree that requires an original contribution to research, an understanding of the basic principles of therapy, a supervised internship after graduation, and licensure before she can practice. Nabulungi will have earned a __________ when she is through.

Accepted Answer

A)  Doctorate of Philosophy 
B)  Doctorate of Psychology 
C)  Master's of Social Work 
D)  Master's of Counseling Psychology 
A)  Doctorate of Philosophy 
B)  Doctorate of Psychology 
C)  Master's of Social Work 
D)  Master's of Counseling Psychology

Question 20

An argument for focusing on quality of instruction in order to address problems with the nation's educational system is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is nearly always human error when it comes to poor academic performance. 
B)  it is nearly impossible to get parents involved and so motivating teachers is the only option. 
C)  it is easier to blame teachers than it is to alleviate poverty on a grand scale. 
D)  local funding sources will only consider employment issues and not resources. 
A)  it is nearly always human error when it comes to poor academic performance. 
B)  it is nearly impossible to get parents involved and so motivating teachers is the only option. 
C)  it is easier to blame teachers than it is to alleviate poverty on a grand scale. 
D)  local funding sources will only consider employment issues and not resources.

Which of the following is protected under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act?

__________ is a law that details rights and guidelines for students with disabilities in the United States.

The term __________ refers to an individual who is affected by the actions of a larger group or organization.

Which of the following is an organization dedicated to humanitarian efforts on a global scale?

In order to be a clinical psychologist, it is necessary to hold a:

__________ are designed to provide summer and after-school experiences to improve academic skills and foster love for learning among children.

The Family Medical Leave Act is a policy that allows:

The primary method that the United States employs to make decisions that represent the interests and needs of the larger group is:

Diane Ravitch, a former member of George H. Bush's administrative team, argued the critical variable in academic performance is:

An example of a tireless advocate for the rights of other is __________, who served 27 years in prison for his views on human equality.

__________ refers to formal methodology that involves collaborative investigation and co-learning to solve immediate problems and contribute to greater society.

Fields relating to lifespan development include:

Public policies are often the result of:

What is an outcome for Head Start that has contributed to funding decisions in recent years?

The helping professions are careers that assist with people's:

Based on the bake sale concept, a couple has spread a program that has spread across the country and raised thousands of dollars for:

Gary has requested a leave of absence from his employer so that he may stay home and help care for his newborn son. What policy protects Gary's right to request this leave?

Chlesea has received a grant to test her hypothesis that perceptions of homeless people change when interaction is increased. She plans to use the results of her investigation to influence public policy. Chelsea is engaged in:

Nabulungi is working on a degree that requires an original contribution to research, an understanding of the basic principles of therapy, a supervised internship after graduation, and licensure before she can practice. Nabulungi will have earned a __________ when she is through.

An argument for focusing on quality of instruction in order to address problems with the nation's educational system is that:

Lifespan Development: an Introduction

Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and Newborn

Infancy

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Early Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Dying and Spirituality

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Exam 13: Putting It All Together: Lifespan Development in Action

Which of the following is protected under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act?

__________ is a law that details rights and guidelines for students with disabilities in the United States.

The term __________ refers to an individual who is affected by the actions of a larger group or organization.

Which of the following is an organization dedicated to humanitarian efforts on a global scale?

In order to be a clinical psychologist, it is necessary to hold a:

__________ are designed to provide summer and after-school experiences to improve academic skills and foster love for learning among children.

The Family Medical Leave Act is a policy that allows:

The primary method that the United States employs to make decisions that represent the interests and needs of the larger group is:

Diane Ravitch, a former member of George H. Bush's administrative team, argued the critical variable in academic performance is:

An example of a tireless advocate for the rights of other is __________, who served 27 years in prison for his views on human equality.

__________ refers to formal methodology that involves collaborative investigation and co-learning to solve immediate problems and contribute to greater society.

Fields relating to lifespan development include:

Public policies are often the result of:

What is an outcome for Head Start that has contributed to funding decisions in recent years?

The helping professions are careers that assist with people's:

Based on the bake sale concept, a couple has spread a program that has spread across the country and raised thousands of dollars for:

Gary has requested a leave of absence from his employer so that he may stay home and help care for his newborn son. What policy protects Gary's right to request this leave?

Chlesea has received a grant to test her hypothesis that perceptions of homeless people change when interaction is increased. She plans to use the results of her investigation to influence public policy. Chelsea is engaged in:

Nabulungi is working on a degree that requires an original contribution to research, an understanding of the basic principles of therapy, a supervised internship after graduation, and licensure before she can practice. Nabulungi will have earned a __________ when she is through.

An argument for focusing on quality of instruction in order to address problems with the nation's educational system is that:

Lifespan Development: an Introduction

Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and Newborn

Infancy

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Early Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Dying and Spirituality

Filters