Question 1

The primary goal of the Children's Defense Fund is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide legal aid to children who are victims of child abuse. 
B)  assist children and families who are disadvantaged due to poverty. 
C)  reunite children and parents who have been separated by the court systems. 
D)  find funding for research into cures for pediatric cancer. 
A)  provide legal aid to children who are victims of child abuse. 
B)  assist children and families who are disadvantaged due to poverty. 
C)  reunite children and parents who have been separated by the court systems. 
D)  find funding for research into cures for pediatric cancer.

Question 2

Of the following, what is a major difference between the training received by a person with a Ph.D. compared to a person who holds a master's level licensed mental health provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  a Ph.D. degree involves more research 
B)  a Ph.D. degree involves applied theory 
C)  a master's level degree involves less assessment 
D)  all of these 
A)  a Ph.D. degree involves more research 
B)  a Ph.D. degree involves applied theory 
C)  a master's level degree involves less assessment 
D)  all of these

Question 3

The original legislation targeting hate crimes were enacted approximately _________ ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  one year 
B)  five years 
C)  10 years 
D)  30 years 
A)  one year 
B)  five years 
C)  10 years 
D)  30 years

Question 4

Of the last sixty years, which presidential election had the highest rate of participation by voters?

Accepted Answer

A)  2008 
B)  1988 
C)  1952 
D)  1960 
A)  2008 
B)  1988 
C)  1952 
D)  1960

Question 5

Ryan has taken four months off from his job to help his wife during her recovery from the birth of their triplets. What will happen when Ryan goes back to work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ryan will have work to catch up, but his job will be waiting for him, because his employer is required to allow him twelve weeks of leave. 
B)  The ADA allows for up to six months absence from employment, so Ryan is well under the time he has to be absent legally. 
C)  Ryan may not have a job, because the Family Medical Leave Act only requires that the employer allow an absence of three months. 
D)  A physician's assessment determines the amount of leave an employee can take based on the seriousness of the family member's illness. 
A)  Ryan will have work to catch up, but his job will be waiting for him, because his employer is required to allow him twelve weeks of leave. 
B)  The ADA allows for up to six months absence from employment, so Ryan is well under the time he has to be absent legally. 
C)  Ryan may not have a job, because the Family Medical Leave Act only requires that the employer allow an absence of three months. 
D)  A physician's assessment determines the amount of leave an employee can take based on the seriousness of the family member's illness.

Question 6

What do the positions of social worker, physician, nursing home manager, correctional officer, editor, and personnel department specialist have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They all require graduate degrees in psychology or another social science. 
B)  They pay a living wage for a family. 
C)  They are careers based on lifespan development designed to help others. 
D)  They are based on common interests in the professional arena. 
A)  They all require graduate degrees in psychology or another social science. 
B)  They pay a living wage for a family. 
C)  They are careers based on lifespan development designed to help others. 
D)  They are based on common interests in the professional arena.

Question 7

A university has an attendance policy so that students' grades will suffer should they not come to class. This is a policy that:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not backed by legislation but can be enforced by the school. 
B)  is not backed by legislation so cannot be enforced by the school legally. 
C)  is backed by legislation so is independent of the school's institutional policy. 
D)  is not a law but is supported by the ADA and American Civil Liberties Union. 
A)  is not backed by legislation but can be enforced by the school. 
B)  is not backed by legislation so cannot be enforced by the school legally. 
C)  is backed by legislation so is independent of the school's institutional policy. 
D)  is not a law but is supported by the ADA and American Civil Liberties Union.

Question 8

Alex is a physician who spends his vacations in Peru performing facial reconstruction on children without health care. Alex is part of an organization that promotes:

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization. 
B)  humanitarian efforts. 
C)  the World Trade Act. 
D)  humanism. 
A)  globalization. 
B)  humanitarian efforts. 
C)  the World Trade Act. 
D)  humanism.

Question 9

On a trip to Africa for an educational exchange program, Malerie Pratt recognized the shocking need of children in poverty. Since then, Malerie rallied friends and people across the world to help build a family-styled orphanage in Zambia for the most disadvantaged children. Clearly, Malerie is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a member of the global community. 
B)  a typical student from her exchange program. 
C)  an avid Facebook client. 
D)  in the fourth stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development. 
A)  a member of the global community. 
B)  a typical student from her exchange program. 
C)  an avid Facebook client. 
D)  in the fourth stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Question 10

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which expanded definitions of hate crimes, was signed into effect in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1969. 
B)  1979. 
C)  2007. 
D)  2009. 
A)  1969. 
B)  1979. 
C)  2007. 
D)  2009.

Question 11

Which of the following is not true regarding the effects of advocacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is necessary for large groups to make major changes before positive results are seen. 
B)  Change can happen in the voter's booth as well as through personal efforts. 
C)  Change takes passion and determination to be effective. 
D)  Important policy changes can begin from discussions among small groups of people. 
A)  It is necessary for large groups to make major changes before positive results are seen. 
B)  Change can happen in the voter's booth as well as through personal efforts. 
C)  Change takes passion and determination to be effective. 
D)  Important policy changes can begin from discussions among small groups of people.

Question 12

Kin and his eight-year-old son, Dai, are recent immigrants to the United States. Even though Kin immediately found employment, his wages are low, and he can barely afford the necessities. It is people like Kin and Dai that are the focus of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Head Start. 
B)  the Children's Defense Fund. 
C)  TOMS. 
D)  the American Psychological Association. 
A)  Head Start. 
B)  the Children's Defense Fund. 
C)  TOMS. 
D)  the American Psychological Association.

Question 13

The focus for federal funding of programs, like those in health and education, is on:

Accepted Answer

A)  measurable outcomes. 
B)  what the programs do for the public. 
C)  designated populations for the programs. 
D)  balanced spending across categories. 
A)  measurable outcomes. 
B)  what the programs do for the public. 
C)  designated populations for the programs. 
D)  balanced spending across categories.

Question 14

A __________ is a course of action to guide and determine decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  policy 
B)  fiat 
C)  program 
D)  syndicate 
A)  policy 
B)  fiat 
C)  program 
D)  syndicate

Question 15

Research by Macera and Cohen (2006) showed that one way to foster interest and guide student interest in careers in the helping profession is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide internships for majors in psychology. 
B)  mentor students who indicate an interest in related fields. 
C)  provide an introductory psychology course that includes career planning. 
D)  administer life choice questionnaires at registration. 
A)  provide internships for majors in psychology. 
B)  mentor students who indicate an interest in related fields. 
C)  provide an introductory psychology course that includes career planning. 
D)  administer life choice questionnaires at registration.

Question 16

The __________ professions relate to people's physical, cognitive, and social-emotional well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  helping 
C)  enrichment 
D)  activist 
A)  social 
B)  helping 
C)  enrichment 
D)  activist

Question 17

One benefit of inquiry is:

Accepted Answer

A)  generating ideas for research. 
B)  providing basic data for the formulation of an hypothesis. 
C)  allowing application of theories to real life. 
D)  all of these 
A)  generating ideas for research. 
B)  providing basic data for the formulation of an hypothesis. 
C)  allowing application of theories to real life. 
D)  all of these

Question 18

Courtney is an instructor in a small school in rural Maine. What will be the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation on her classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will be expected to prepare her students for nationally standardized tests rather than focus on her resources and the experiences of her children. 
B)  She will be awarded additional dollars to boost her curriculum in order to prepare her students for national testing. 
C)  The classes will benefit because the playing field between poorer school districts and those with more resources will be equal. 
D)  all of these 
A)  She will be expected to prepare her students for nationally standardized tests rather than focus on her resources and the experiences of her children. 
B)  She will be awarded additional dollars to boost her curriculum in order to prepare her students for national testing. 
C)  The classes will benefit because the playing field between poorer school districts and those with more resources will be equal. 
D)  all of these

Question 19

Of the "top ten best jobs in America" listed in 2009, what percent were directly involved in the helping professions?

Accepted Answer

A)  60 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  10 percent 
A)  60 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  10 percent

Question 20

The currently valued outcome for Head Start programs at the federal level is:

Accepted Answer

A)  how math and literacy scores compare for graduates of Head Start with those students who did not attend. 
B)  how engaged the parents of the children are. 
C)  how many graduates of Head Start are still in school compared to those who didn't attend. 
D)  the number of graduates from Head Start who completed high school compared to children who didn't attend. 
A)  how math and literacy scores compare for graduates of Head Start with those students who did not attend. 
B)  how engaged the parents of the children are. 
C)  how many graduates of Head Start are still in school compared to those who didn't attend. 
D)  the number of graduates from Head Start who completed high school compared to children who didn't attend.

The primary goal of the Children's Defense Fund is to:

Of the following, what is a major difference between the training received by a person with a Ph.D. compared to a person who holds a master's level licensed mental health provider?

The original legislation targeting hate crimes were enacted approximately _________ ago.

Of the last sixty years, which presidential election had the highest rate of participation by voters?

Ryan has taken four months off from his job to help his wife during her recovery from the birth of their triplets. What will happen when Ryan goes back to work?

What do the positions of social worker, physician, nursing home manager, correctional officer, editor, and personnel department specialist have in common?

A university has an attendance policy so that students' grades will suffer should they not come to class. This is a policy that:

Alex is a physician who spends his vacations in Peru performing facial reconstruction on children without health care. Alex is part of an organization that promotes:

On a trip to Africa for an educational exchange program, Malerie Pratt recognized the shocking need of children in poverty. Since then, Malerie rallied friends and people across the world to help build a family-styled orphanage in Zambia for the most disadvantaged children. Clearly, Malerie is:

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which expanded definitions of hate crimes, was signed into effect in:

Which of the following is not true regarding the effects of advocacy?

Kin and his eight-year-old son, Dai, are recent immigrants to the United States. Even though Kin immediately found employment, his wages are low, and he can barely afford the necessities. It is people like Kin and Dai that are the focus of:

The focus for federal funding of programs, like those in health and education, is on:

A __________ is a course of action to guide and determine decisions.

Research by Macera and Cohen (2006) showed that one way to foster interest and guide student interest in careers in the helping profession is to:

The __________ professions relate to people's physical, cognitive, and social-emotional well-being.

One benefit of inquiry is:

Courtney is an instructor in a small school in rural Maine. What will be the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation on her classes?

Of the "top ten best jobs in America" listed in 2009, what percent were directly involved in the helping professions?

The currently valued outcome for Head Start programs at the federal level is:

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

The primary goal of the Children's Defense Fund is to:

Of the following, what is a major difference between the training received by a person with a Ph.D. compared to a person who holds a master's level licensed mental health provider?

The original legislation targeting hate crimes were enacted approximately _________ ago.

Of the last sixty years, which presidential election had the highest rate of participation by voters?

Ryan has taken four months off from his job to help his wife during her recovery from the birth of their triplets. What will happen when Ryan goes back to work?

What do the positions of social worker, physician, nursing home manager, correctional officer, editor, and personnel department specialist have in common?

A university has an attendance policy so that students' grades will suffer should they not come to class. This is a policy that:

Alex is a physician who spends his vacations in Peru performing facial reconstruction on children without health care. Alex is part of an organization that promotes:

On a trip to Africa for an educational exchange program, Malerie Pratt recognized the shocking need of children in poverty. Since then, Malerie rallied friends and people across the world to help build a family-styled orphanage in Zambia for the most disadvantaged children. Clearly, Malerie is:

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which expanded definitions of hate crimes, was signed into effect in:

Which of the following is not true regarding the effects of advocacy?

Kin and his eight-year-old son, Dai, are recent immigrants to the United States. Even though Kin immediately found employment, his wages are low, and he can barely afford the necessities. It is people like Kin and Dai that are the focus of:

The focus for federal funding of programs, like those in health and education, is on:

A __________ is a course of action to guide and determine decisions.

Research by Macera and Cohen (2006) showed that one way to foster interest and guide student interest in careers in the helping profession is to:

The __________ professions relate to people's physical, cognitive, and social-emotional well-being.

One benefit of inquiry is:

Courtney is an instructor in a small school in rural Maine. What will be the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation on her classes?

Of the "top ten best jobs in America" listed in 2009, what percent were directly involved in the helping professions?

The currently valued outcome for Head Start programs at the federal level is:

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