Question 1

Developmental psychologists describe prenatal development as occurring in

Accepted Answer

A) three stages: first, second, and third trimesters. 
B) three stages: germinal, embryonic, and fetal. 
C) nine stages corresponding to each month of pregnancy. 
D) two stages: fertilization and pregnancy. 
E) three stages: fertilization, pregnancy, and birth. 
A) three stages: first, second, and third trimesters. 
B) three stages: germinal, embryonic, and fetal. 
C) nine stages corresponding to each month of pregnancy. 
D) two stages: fertilization and pregnancy. 
E) three stages: fertilization, pregnancy, and birth.

Question 2

Psychologists use the term _____ to describe a characteristic style of behavior or disposition.

Accepted Answer

A) habit 
B) temperament 
C) reflex 
D) instinct 
E) personality 
A) habit 
B) temperament 
C) reflex 
D) instinct 
E) personality

Question 3

According to the stages of development presented in the text, Carlotta's daughter Bella is considered in middle childhood when she is between ages

Accepted Answer

A) 2 and 3. 
B) 3 and 6. 
C) 6 and 12. 
D) 3 and 12. 
E) 6 and 9. 
A) 2 and 3. 
B) 3 and 6. 
C) 6 and 12. 
D) 3 and 12. 
E) 6 and 9.

Question 4

As presented in your text, outline several steps people can take to live longer and healthier lives.

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Perhaps the most important factor is to

Question 5

Describe Piaget's theory of cognitive development, including a discussion of each of his stages of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

Piaget believed that children progress t

Question 6

Eleanor (24 months old)is beginning to desire more independence. She does not like her parents to feed her. Her parents are willing to let her feed herself, even though there is often a big mess. Based on this description, Eleanor is probably going to leave this stage of development with a feeling of

Accepted Answer

A) initiative. 
B) trust. 
C) shame and doubt. 
D) autonomy. 
E) mistrust. 
A) initiative. 
B) trust. 
C) shame and doubt. 
D) autonomy. 
E) mistrust.

Question 7

If Derek is like the average American father, he is more likely than the mother to engage in which of the following activities with his infant daughter?

Accepted Answer

A) feeding her 
B) changing her diaper 
C) playing physically with her 
D) bathing her 
E) burping her 
A) feeding her 
B) changing her diaper 
C) playing physically with her 
D) bathing her 
E) burping her

Question 8

The stage at which people become physically capable of reproducing is called

Accepted Answer

A) menarche. 
B) moratorium. 
C) menopause. 
D) early adulthood. 
E) puberty. 
A) menarche. 
B) moratorium. 
C) menopause. 
D) early adulthood. 
E) puberty.

Question 9

______ was the most influential theorist on cognitive development and may be considered the most important developmental theorist of all time.

Accepted Answer

A) Lawrence Kohlberg 
B) Carol Gilligan 
C) Erik Erikson 
D) Lev Vygotsky 
E) Jean Piaget 
A) Lawrence Kohlberg 
B) Carol Gilligan 
C) Erik Erikson 
D) Lev Vygotsky 
E) Jean Piaget

Question 10

When the sole of her foot is stroked, three-week-old Pam curls and fans her toes. Pam is demonstrating which reflex?

Accepted Answer

A) Babinski 
B) Moro 
C) rooting 
D) palmar grasp 
E) sucking 
A) Babinski 
B) Moro 
C) rooting 
D) palmar grasp 
E) sucking

Question 11

The typical order of the stages in death and dying is

Accepted Answer

A) anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance. 
B) denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. 
C) anger, depression, denial, bargaining, acceptance. 
D) denial, depression, anger, bargaining, acceptance. 
E) depression, denial, bargaining, anger, acceptance. 
A) anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance. 
B) denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. 
C) anger, depression, denial, bargaining, acceptance. 
D) denial, depression, anger, bargaining, acceptance. 
E) depression, denial, bargaining, anger, acceptance.

Question 12

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the average American girl began to show signs of puberty by around age

Accepted Answer

A) 6. 
B) 8. 
C) 10. 
D) 13. 
E) 15. 
A) 6. 
B) 8. 
C) 10. 
D) 13. 
E) 15.

Question 13

Which theorist identified stages of psychosocial development?

Accepted Answer

A) Lev Vygotsky 
B) Mary Ainsworth 
C) Jean Piaget 
D) Lawrence Kohlberg 
E) Erik Erikson 
A) Lev Vygotsky 
B) Mary Ainsworth 
C) Jean Piaget 
D) Lawrence Kohlberg 
E) Erik Erikson

Question 14

If 60-year-old Evelyn wants to increase her chances of preserving mental sharpness, which activity might she consider taking up?

Accepted Answer

A) mentally challenging games like chess 
B) crossword or jigsaw puzzles 
C) writing, painting, or sculpting 
D) reading 
E) Any of the above may help Evelyn preserve mental sharpness. 
A) mentally challenging games like chess 
B) crossword or jigsaw puzzles 
C) writing, painting, or sculpting 
D) reading 
E) Any of the above may help Evelyn preserve mental sharpness.

Question 15

Ten-month-old Kazik's parents are very sensitive to her needs. Whenever she cries, someone tries to comfort her. Based on this description, she will probably effectively resolve which psychosocial crisis?

Accepted Answer

A) autonomy vs. shame and doubt 
B) initiative vs. guilt 
C) trust vs. mistrust 
D) industry vs. inferiority 
E) identity vs. role diffusion 
A) autonomy vs. shame and doubt 
B) initiative vs. guilt 
C) trust vs. mistrust 
D) industry vs. inferiority 
E) identity vs. role diffusion

Question 16

Children who react negatively to change and are generally irritable are classified as having what kind of temperament?

Accepted Answer

A) resistant 
B) insecure 
C) avoidant 
D) difficult 
E) slow-to-warm-up 
A) resistant 
B) insecure 
C) avoidant 
D) difficult 
E) slow-to-warm-up

Question 17

When are newborn infants typically capable of imitating their parents' facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A) within minutes of their birth 
B) about 1 week of age 
C) about 2 weeks of age 
D) about 4 weeks of age 
E) about 2 months of age 
A) within minutes of their birth 
B) about 1 week of age 
C) about 2 weeks of age 
D) about 4 weeks of age 
E) about 2 months of age

Question 18

Dr. Betts conducts a study of infant attachment. One child, Leon, seems confused during the observation period. He is unable to directly approach his caregiver, even when he is very distressed. From this description, it appears that Leon does not have a consistent strategy for dealing with separations and reunions. Leon's attachment style can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A) insecure-avoidant. 
B) insecure-resistant. 
C) insecure-difficult. 
D) insecure-slow-to-warm-up. 
E) disorganized/disoriented. 
A) insecure-avoidant. 
B) insecure-resistant. 
C) insecure-difficult. 
D) insecure-slow-to-warm-up. 
E) disorganized/disoriented.

Question 19

Eleven-year-old Jorge looks forward to "becoming a man." What is the first sign of puberty that Jorge will experience?

Accepted Answer

A) appearance of facial hair 
B) deepening of his voice 
C) appearance of pubic hair 
D) enlarged testes 
E) his first ejaculation 
A) appearance of facial hair 
B) deepening of his voice 
C) appearance of pubic hair 
D) enlarged testes 
E) his first ejaculation

Question 20

Regarding physical and cognitive changes in late adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Age-related declines in memory are generally not at a level significant enough to impair daily functioning. 
B) Aging brings loss of bone density and muscle mass, as well as reduced sharpness or acuity of the senses. 
C) Reaction times slow, which may have an impact on driving abilities. 
D) Immune system functioning declines, making older people more susceptible to illness. 
E) Fluid intelligence increases across much of the life span, only beginning to decline around age 70. 
A) Age-related declines in memory are generally not at a level significant enough to impair daily functioning. 
B) Aging brings loss of bone density and muscle mass, as well as reduced sharpness or acuity of the senses. 
C) Reaction times slow, which may have an impact on driving abilities. 
D) Immune system functioning declines, making older people more susceptible to illness. 
E) Fluid intelligence increases across much of the life span, only beginning to decline around age 70.

Developmental psychologists describe prenatal development as occurring in

Psychologists use the term _____ to describe a characteristic style of behavior or disposition.

According to the stages of development presented in the text, Carlotta's daughter Bella is considered in middle childhood when she is between ages

As presented in your text, outline several steps people can take to live longer and healthier lives.

Describe Piaget's theory of cognitive development, including a discussion of each of his stages of cognitive development.

If Derek is like the average American father, he is more likely than the mother to engage in which of the following activities with his infant daughter?

The stage at which people become physically capable of reproducing is called

______ was the most influential theorist on cognitive development and may be considered the most important developmental theorist of all time.

When the sole of her foot is stroked, three-week-old Pam curls and fans her toes. Pam is demonstrating which reflex?

The typical order of the stages in death and dying is

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the average American girl began to show signs of puberty by around age

Which theorist identified stages of psychosocial development?

If 60-year-old Evelyn wants to increase her chances of preserving mental sharpness, which activity might she consider taking up?

Ten-month-old Kazik's parents are very sensitive to her needs. Whenever she cries, someone tries to comfort her. Based on this description, she will probably effectively resolve which psychosocial crisis?

Children who react negatively to change and are generally irritable are classified as having what kind of temperament?

When are newborn infants typically capable of imitating their parents' facial expressions?

Eleven-year-old Jorge looks forward to "becoming a man." What is the first sign of puberty that Jorge will experience?

Regarding physical and cognitive changes in late adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Exam 9: Human Development

Developmental psychologists describe prenatal development as occurring in

Psychologists use the term _____ to describe a characteristic style of behavior or disposition.

According to the stages of development presented in the text, Carlotta's daughter Bella is considered in middle childhood when she is between ages

As presented in your text, outline several steps people can take to live longer and healthier lives.

Describe Piaget's theory of cognitive development, including a discussion of each of his stages of cognitive development.

If Derek is like the average American father, he is more likely than the mother to engage in which of the following activities with his infant daughter?

The stage at which people become physically capable of reproducing is called

______ was the most influential theorist on cognitive development and may be considered the most important developmental theorist of all time.

When the sole of her foot is stroked, three-week-old Pam curls and fans her toes. Pam is demonstrating which reflex?

The typical order of the stages in death and dying is

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the average American girl began to show signs of puberty by around age

Which theorist identified stages of psychosocial development?

If 60-year-old Evelyn wants to increase her chances of preserving mental sharpness, which activity might she consider taking up?

Ten-month-old Kazik's parents are very sensitive to her needs. Whenever she cries, someone tries to comfort her. Based on this description, she will probably effectively resolve which psychosocial crisis?

Children who react negatively to change and are generally irritable are classified as having what kind of temperament?

When are newborn infants typically capable of imitating their parents' facial expressions?

Eleven-year-old Jorge looks forward to "becoming a man." What is the first sign of puberty that Jorge will experience?

Regarding physical and cognitive changes in late adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking Language and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Psychology and Health

Personality

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Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

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