Question 1

Which statement concerning sex differences in height at age 11 is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  At age 11, females tend to be slightly taller than males. 
B)  At age 11, females and males are exactly the same size. 
C)  At age 11, males tend to be slightly taller than females. 
D)  At age 11, males tend to be significantly taller than females. 
A)  At age 11, females tend to be slightly taller than males. 
B)  At age 11, females and males are exactly the same size. 
C)  At age 11, males tend to be slightly taller than females. 
D)  At age 11, males tend to be significantly taller than females.

Question 2

Which characteristic appears to be one of the MOST critical elements underlying mathematical learning disabilities in youngsters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mild intellectual disability 
B)  Visual impairments 
C)  Undetected reading problems 
D)  An impairment in counting and retrieving arithmetic facts from memory 
A)  Mild intellectual disability 
B)  Visual impairments 
C)  Undetected reading problems 
D)  An impairment in counting and retrieving arithmetic facts from memory

Question 3

Which behavior is LEAST associated with a cognitive self-regulation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting effective strategies for learning spelling words 
B)  Relying on the same strategies one used in third grade for a sixth-grade social studies test 
C)  Identifying goals for studying for an upcoming math test 
D)  Monitoring one's own learning strategies 
A)  Selecting effective strategies for learning spelling words 
B)  Relying on the same strategies one used in third grade for a sixth-grade social studies test 
C)  Identifying goals for studying for an upcoming math test 
D)  Monitoring one's own learning strategies

Question 4

A formal operational thinker and a concrete operational thinker are both presented with three beakers containing red liquid and are told that some combination of the liquids will produce a green liquid. How would the manner in which the formal thinker solves the problem MOST likely differ from that of the concrete thinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal thinkers would do the problem entirely in their head and not actually pour any liquid. 
B)  The formal thinkers' approach would be significantly more haphazard. 
C)  Formal thinkers would apply both animism and centration when solving the task. 
D)  Formal thinkers would be more systematic when combining the liquids and eliminating combinations. 
A)  Formal thinkers would do the problem entirely in their head and not actually pour any liquid. 
B)  The formal thinkers' approach would be significantly more haphazard. 
C)  Formal thinkers would apply both animism and centration when solving the task. 
D)  Formal thinkers would be more systematic when combining the liquids and eliminating combinations.

Question 5

If you are reading this test question for the first time, it is:

Accepted Answer

A)  currently stored in sensory memory. 
B)  currently stored in long-term memory. 
C)  currently stored in working memory. 
D)  not currently stored in any memory system. 
A)  currently stored in sensory memory. 
B)  currently stored in long-term memory. 
C)  currently stored in working memory. 
D)  not currently stored in any memory system.

Question 6

Long-term memory is to working memory as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  organized; unorganized 
B)  permanent; temporary 
C)  weigh station; destination 
D)  biology; psychology 
A)  organized; unorganized 
B)  permanent; temporary 
C)  weigh station; destination 
D)  biology; psychology

Question 7

Omega scored very high on a measure of emotional intelligence. This means that Omega would definitely:

Accepted Answer

A)  score high on a traditional test of general intelligence. 
B)  be described as very dysphoric. 
C)  have the ability to effectively use his emotions to help solve problems. 
D)  score low on a test of naturalistic intelligence. 
A)  score high on a traditional test of general intelligence. 
B)  be described as very dysphoric. 
C)  have the ability to effectively use his emotions to help solve problems. 
D)  score low on a test of naturalistic intelligence.

Question 8

The three key symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If Fiona is a typical 6-year-old, she would MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
B)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
C)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 60 inches tall. 
D)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 60 inches tall. 
A)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
B)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
C)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 60 inches tall. 
D)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 60 inches tall.

Question 10

Many children with developmental dyslexia have problems converting:

Accepted Answer

A)  spoken sound into memories. 
B)  memories into words. 
C)  numbers into letters. 
D)  printed letters into sound. 
A)  spoken sound into memories. 
B)  memories into words. 
C)  numbers into letters. 
D)  printed letters into sound.

Question 11

Who is BEST associated with a theory of "multiple intelligences?"

Accepted Answer

A)  John Carroll 
B)  Alfred Binet 
C)  Howard Gardner 
D)  Jean Piaget 
A)  John Carroll 
B)  Alfred Binet 
C)  Howard Gardner 
D)  Jean Piaget

Question 12

Sternberg argues that instruction is MOST effective when it is geared to a child's weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Francisco is having a hard time remembering that Madison is the capital of Wisconsin. He also knows that his dad will be upset if Francisco flunks his test of state capitals. Suddenly, Francisco sees a connection between these two events and realizes that he can recall the capital of Wisconsin by remembering that his dad will be mad at him if he can't remember (mad at son = Madison). In this example, Francisco is clearly using ____ to aid in his memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  rehearsal 
B)  centration 
C)  elaboration 
D)  irreversibility 
A)  rehearsal 
B)  centration 
C)  elaboration 
D)  irreversibility

Question 14

A concrete operational thinker and a formal operational thinker are given the following logical statements: (1) If you drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot, it will tickle. (2) You drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot. What reaction would you expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only the concrete operational thinker would conclude that "your foot would tickle." 
B)  Only the formal operational thinker would conclude that "your foot would tickle." 
C)  Both would conclude that "your foot would tickle." 
D)  Both would conclude that "your foot would never tickle" after having a 20-pound bowling ball dropped on it. 
A)  Only the concrete operational thinker would conclude that "your foot would tickle." 
B)  Only the formal operational thinker would conclude that "your foot would tickle." 
C)  Both would conclude that "your foot would tickle." 
D)  Both would conclude that "your foot would never tickle" after having a 20-pound bowling ball dropped on it.

Question 15

Children who are active physically have better health, better self-esteem, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  better achievement in school. 
B)  better musical abilities. 
C)  better attention abilities. 
D)  better caring attitudes toward others. 
A)  better achievement in school. 
B)  better musical abilities. 
C)  better attention abilities. 
D)  better caring attitudes toward others.

Question 16

The term "stereotype threat" is BEST associated with the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B)  convergent thinking. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  obedience. 
A)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B)  convergent thinking. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  obedience.

Question 17

Who would MOST likely do the BEST job of playing a game in which the goal was to list as many novel ways to use a banana as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apa, who is a very good divergent thinker. 
B)  Phurba, who is a very good convergent thinker. 
C)  Lhakpa, who is a preoperational thinker. 
D)  Edmund, who is a concrete operational thinker. 
A)  Apa, who is a very good divergent thinker. 
B)  Phurba, who is a very good convergent thinker. 
C)  Lhakpa, who is a preoperational thinker. 
D)  Edmund, who is a concrete operational thinker.

Question 18

Two big challenges to learning English versus other languages lie in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  large number of letters in the English alphabet and the inconsistent way letters are pronounced. 
B)  inconsistent way letters are pronounced and the same sound is spelled. 
C)  inconsistent way the same sound is spelled and long length of the average English word. 
D)  long length of the average English word and the large number of letters in the English alphabet. 
A)  large number of letters in the English alphabet and the inconsistent way letters are pronounced. 
B)  inconsistent way letters are pronounced and the same sound is spelled. 
C)  inconsistent way the same sound is spelled and long length of the average English word. 
D)  long length of the average English word and the large number of letters in the English alphabet.

Question 19

When engaging in elaboration, one embellishes on information in order to make it more memorable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which BEST describes a knowledge-telling strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write anything and then check back to find main points. 
B)  Write down themes first and facts second. 
C)  Write down anything on the topics as it pops into memory. 
D)  Decide on key information and write it first. 
A)  Write anything and then check back to find main points. 
B)  Write down themes first and facts second. 
C)  Write down anything on the topics as it pops into memory. 
D)  Decide on key information and write it first.

Which statement concerning sex differences in height at age 11 is MOST accurate?

Which characteristic appears to be one of the MOST critical elements underlying mathematical learning disabilities in youngsters?

Which behavior is LEAST associated with a cognitive self-regulation process?

If you are reading this test question for the first time, it is:

Long-term memory is to working memory as _ is to _.

Omega scored very high on a measure of emotional intelligence. This means that Omega would definitely:

The three key symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.

If Fiona is a typical 6-year-old, she would MOST likely:

Many children with developmental dyslexia have problems converting:

Who is BEST associated with a theory of "multiple intelligences?"

Sternberg argues that instruction is MOST effective when it is geared to a child's weaknesses.

A concrete operational thinker and a formal operational thinker are given the following logical statements: (1) If you drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot, it will tickle. (2) You drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot. What reaction would you expect?

Children who are active physically have better health, better self-esteem, and:

The term "stereotype threat" is BEST associated with the concept of:

Who would MOST likely do the BEST job of playing a game in which the goal was to list as many novel ways to use a banana as possible?

Two big challenges to learning English versus other languages lie in the:

When engaging in elaboration, one embellishes on information in order to make it more memorable.

Which BEST describes a knowledge-telling strategy?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Which statement concerning sex differences in height at age 11 is MOST accurate?

Which characteristic appears to be one of the MOST critical elements underlying mathematical learning disabilities in youngsters?

Which behavior is LEAST associated with a cognitive self-regulation process?

If you are reading this test question for the first time, it is:

Long-term memory is to working memory as _____ is to _____.

Omega scored very high on a measure of emotional intelligence. This means that Omega would definitely:

The three key symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.

If Fiona is a typical 6-year-old, she would MOST likely:

Many children with developmental dyslexia have problems converting:

Who is BEST associated with a theory of "multiple intelligences?"

Sternberg argues that instruction is MOST effective when it is geared to a child's weaknesses.

A concrete operational thinker and a formal operational thinker are given the following logical statements: (1) If you drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot, it will tickle. (2) You drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot. What reaction would you expect?

Children who are active physically have better health, better self-esteem, and:

The term "stereotype threat" is BEST associated with the concept of:

Who would MOST likely do the BEST job of playing a game in which the goal was to list as many novel ways to use a banana as possible?

Two big challenges to learning English versus other languages lie in the:

When engaging in elaboration, one embellishes on information in order to make it more memorable.

Which BEST describes a knowledge-telling strategy?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Long-term memory is to working memory as _ is to _.