Exam 11: The Developing Mind Life Span Development

Madelyn traveled to Brazil during her pregnancy. At her 7-month checkup it was found that her baby had an abnormally small brain. It is likely that Madelyn's baby was exposed to the mosquito-borne

In Erikson's work (Erikson, 1968), a consistent, unified sense of self is called

In whose life have epigenetic processes likely played the most dominant role?

Jenna and her parents are experiencing a generation gap, and just about everything she says and does worries her parents. Her values are most likely

When in college, Greg dreamed of quitting school, starting a band, and becoming an international rock star. Now at age 48, he continues to enjoy playing music with his friends, although he never made it to fame and fortune he teaches high school. His wife and kids are healthy, and he is basically content. According to Erikson, he is most likely to experience

Which of the following best describes the relationships of older adults?

Taylor grew up in a family of three boys. He and his brothers have never engaged in "acting out" behaviors, such as arguing with their parents. However, now in their teens, they tend to be depressed and withdrawn from their peers. Their parents are most likely

Behavioral regulation involves

Describe the change in reproductive status that women undergo in midlife and the experience of menopause. Describe the change in reproductive status of men starting in midlife.

What is the likely purpose of the palmar reflex?

The study of human development considers changes in behavior

How can parents positively influence earlier formation and timing of autobiographical memories in children?

What is Piaget's name for the stage of development that begins at the age of 2 years and ends at the age of 6 years and is characterized by use of symbols, egocentrism, and limits on the ability to reason logically?

Louie is 10 years old. He is becoming quite good at arguing with his parents over such topics as what his bedtime should be and whether he has eaten enough of his dinner to have dessert. He loves toys and projects that involve hands-on learning but cannot yet handle abstract concepts. According to Piaget, Louie is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Which of the following is not a common teratogen?

What is an important elaboration of Piaget's concept of egocentrism?

Amie continued to drink heavily after work throughout her pregnancy. Her daughter, now 4 years old, has physical abnormalities, including an underdeveloped jaw and thin upper lip, and cognitive and behavioral problems. She most likely has

Myelination of the frontal lobes is much greater in adults aged 23 to 30 than in youth between the ages of 12 and 16. Unfortunately, the adolescent's white matter is more susceptible than an adult's to damage from

Joseph and Marie have been married for 27 years and have three children. Marie tends to employ an indulgent parenting style, while Joseph parents from an authoritative approach. According to the research of Milevsky and colleagues (2007), what is the likely outcome of these different parenting styles?

Which scenario exemplifies a key factor in predicting the timing of attachment?