Question 1

When referring to humans, which of these terms describes a developing organism from 3 weeks to 8 weeks following conception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Embryo 
B)  Fetus 
C)  Zygote 
D)  Ovum 
A)  Embryo 
B)  Fetus 
C)  Zygote 
D)  Ovum

Question 2

Which of the following reflects the view of contemporary developmental psychologists and is in contrast to Piaget's analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children's abilities to understand objects in their world depend on their development of language abilities. 
B)  Very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work, even before they have had much experience interacting with them. 
C)  Very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work, once they have gained substantial experience interacting with them. 
D)  Children's abilities to understand objects in their world develop slowly over time. 
A)  Children's abilities to understand objects in their world depend on their development of language abilities. 
B)  Very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work, even before they have had much experience interacting with them. 
C)  Very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work, once they have gained substantial experience interacting with them. 
D)  Children's abilities to understand objects in their world develop slowly over time.

Question 3

Psychologists, such as Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson, theorized that humans go through stages in their development throughout life, growing from infancy to old age. Piaget outlined stages of thinking or cognitive development, and Erikson described stages of personality or psychosocial development. How can you use this information to better understand your own life? What stages of cognitive and psychosocial development have you gone through since you were an infant? Which stages will you go through as you develop into adulthood and old age? 
In a multiparagraph essay, describe all the different stages of cognitive and psychosocial development throughout your life span. Be sure to provide examples to illustrate the thoughts, emotions, and behavior typical of each stage. Include details from class materials, readings, and research on human development to support your discussion.

Accepted Answer

As a human being, understanding the stag

Question 4

Which scenario best exemplifies an ecological approach to development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eileen first walked on her own around the time of her first birthday. 
B)  Gwen was born at 39 weeks and weighed 8½ pounds. 
C)  Leo was toilet trained at 20 months, a standard approach for his community. 
D)  As a newborn, Loren would grasp his father's finger when he placed it in his hand. 
A)  Eileen first walked on her own around the time of her first birthday. 
B)  Gwen was born at 39 weeks and weighed 8½ pounds. 
C)  Leo was toilet trained at 20 months, a standard approach for his community. 
D)  As a newborn, Loren would grasp his father's finger when he placed it in his hand.

Question 5

Arthur is a retired ER nurse who proudly watched his three sons graduate from nursing school. He and his wife enjoy their grandchildren and enjoy spending the winters in Florida. In Erikson's stages of social development, he is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  despair. 
B)  generativity. 
C)  integrity. 
D)  identity. 
A)  despair. 
B)  generativity. 
C)  integrity. 
D)  identity.

Question 6

What is object permanence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to form mental representations of objects that are no longer present 
B)  The ability to understand the concept of "me" and "it" 
C)  The ability to incorporate new learning into an existing schema without the need to revise the schema 
D)  The ability to understand that changing the form or appearance of an object does not change its essence 
A)  The ability to form mental representations of objects that are no longer present 
B)  The ability to understand the concept of "me" and "it" 
C)  The ability to incorporate new learning into an existing schema without the need to revise the schema 
D)  The ability to understand that changing the form or appearance of an object does not change its essence

Question 7

Leanne is in first grade and works hard to print her alphabet letters on the lines on her notebook. In which direction is this motor development proceeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  From toe to head 
B)  From waist to head and feet at the same time 
C)  From fingers to hands and from toes to feet 
D)  From midline to extremities 
A)  From toe to head 
B)  From waist to head and feet at the same time 
C)  From fingers to hands and from toes to feet 
D)  From midline to extremities

Question 8

All of the following are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  thin upper lip. 
B)  underdeveloped jaw. 
C)  large eye openings. 
D)  folds near eyes. 
A)  thin upper lip. 
B)  underdeveloped jaw. 
C)  large eye openings. 
D)  folds near eyes.

Question 9

The notion that even very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work, even before they've had much experience interacting with those objects, is called _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  naïve 
B)  operational 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  egocentric 
A)  naïve 
B)  operational 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  egocentric

Question 10

The temperament traits of children, which are visible within the first few months of life, have been described along three dimensions (Mary Rothbart et al., 2007): surgency or extroversion, negative affect or mood, and

Accepted Answer

A)  innate resilience. 
B)  effortful control. 
C)  empathy. 
D)  agreeableness. 
A)  innate resilience. 
B)  effortful control. 
C)  empathy. 
D)  agreeableness.

Question 11

Dylan is 16. He is finally taller than his sister and is experiencing muscular development, growth of facial hair, and enlargement of the larynx, which has caused his voice to deepen. These are called _____ sex characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  static 
D)  dynamic 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  static 
D)  dynamic

Question 12

Research has shown that young infants do not see detail at a distance as well as adults do and need more contrast than adults in order to see well. According to the text, what research method was used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment of anxiety levels when the primary caregiver is at various distances 
B)  Observation of facial expressions and head movements as well as the duration and intensity of suckling during feedings 
C)  Measurement of the amount of time the baby spends viewing a pattern rather than a uniform screen 
D)  Qualitative interviews with parents and other caretaking adults 
A)  Assessment of anxiety levels when the primary caregiver is at various distances 
B)  Observation of facial expressions and head movements as well as the duration and intensity of suckling during feedings 
C)  Measurement of the amount of time the baby spends viewing a pattern rather than a uniform screen 
D)  Qualitative interviews with parents and other caretaking adults

Question 13

According to Lev Vygotsky's theory, cultures teach children not only what to think but also

Accepted Answer

A)  what to remember. 
B)  how to achieve. 
C)  what to do. 
D)  how to think. 
A)  what to remember. 
B)  how to achieve. 
C)  what to do. 
D)  how to think.

Question 14

Warren is 80 years old and has just married a 30-year-old woman. She would like to have children. As compared to a 25-year-old man, Warren's fertility is about

Accepted Answer

A)  10%. 
B)  25%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  100%. 
A)  10%. 
B)  25%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  100%.

Question 15

Teens begin to form an identity by asking "Who am I?" and "What kind of person do I want to be?" According to Erikson, failure to achieve a stable identity leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of stagnation and a mid-life crisis. 
B)  role confusion and problems with subsequent stages. 
C)  the potential for feelings of despair and an unhappy dying process. 
D)  feelings of loneliness and isolation and an inability to create a relationship. 
A)  a sense of stagnation and a mid-life crisis. 
B)  role confusion and problems with subsequent stages. 
C)  the potential for feelings of despair and an unhappy dying process. 
D)  feelings of loneliness and isolation and an inability to create a relationship.

Question 16

In what order do the following steps of development occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roll, sit, hop, raise head, walk 
B)  Raise head, roll, sit, walk, hop 
C)  Raise head, sit, roll, hop, walk 
D)  Sit, roll, raise head, hop, walk 
A)  Roll, sit, hop, raise head, walk 
B)  Raise head, roll, sit, walk, hop 
C)  Raise head, sit, roll, hop, walk 
D)  Sit, roll, raise head, hop, walk

Question 17

Ashley is a senior in high school. Her parents have a warm friendly relationship with her, enjoy her company, and have an "open door" policy where her friends are concerned. Ashley doesn't have a curfew during the week and often spends weekends with her friends. Their parenting style is

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative. 
B)  uninvolved. 
C)  authoritarian. 
D)  indulgent. 
A)  authoritative. 
B)  uninvolved. 
C)  authoritarian. 
D)  indulgent.

Question 18

We produce many more synapses than we need, and then retain only those that are used in a "use it or lose it" fashion. What does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The discontinuous model of development 
B)  The universal approach to development 
C)  The dominance of nature over nurture 
D)  The important role of experience in wiring the brain 
A)  The discontinuous model of development 
B)  The universal approach to development 
C)  The dominance of nature over nurture 
D)  The important role of experience in wiring the brain

Question 19

Development is believed to

Accepted Answer

A)  proceed gradually and smoothly over time. 
B)  be continuous in some aspects and discontinuous in others. 
C)  be discontinuous in underlying processes and continuous in their observable aspect. 
D)  proceed somewhat abruptly from one stage to the next. 
A)  proceed gradually and smoothly over time. 
B)  be continuous in some aspects and discontinuous in others. 
C)  be discontinuous in underlying processes and continuous in their observable aspect. 
D)  proceed somewhat abruptly from one stage to the next.

Question 20

Alex is 15 years old. He doesn't have a part-time job, his grades are poor, and his parents are worried that he is skipping school. Recently Alex has become highly involved in political issues, including the legalization of medical use marijuana. According to Piaget, Alex is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete operational 
B)  formal operational 
C)  sensorimotor 
D)  preoperational 
A)  concrete operational 
B)  formal operational 
C)  sensorimotor 
D)  preoperational

When referring to humans, which of these terms describes a developing organism from 3 weeks to 8 weeks following conception?

Which of the following reflects the view of contemporary developmental psychologists and is in contrast to Piaget's analysis?

Which scenario best exemplifies an ecological approach to development?

Arthur is a retired ER nurse who proudly watched his three sons graduate from nursing school. He and his wife enjoy their grandchildren and enjoy spending the winters in Florida. In Erikson's stages of social development, he is likely to experience

What is object permanence?

Leanne is in first grade and works hard to print her alphabet letters on the lines on her notebook. In which direction is this motor development proceeding?

All of the following are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome EXCEPT

The notion that even very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work, even before they've had much experience interacting with those objects, is called _____ theory.

The temperament traits of children, which are visible within the first few months of life, have been described along three dimensions (Mary Rothbart et al., 2007): surgency or extroversion, negative affect or mood, and

Dylan is 16. He is finally taller than his sister and is experiencing muscular development, growth of facial hair, and enlargement of the larynx, which has caused his voice to deepen. These are called _____ sex characteristics.

Research has shown that young infants do not see detail at a distance as well as adults do and need more contrast than adults in order to see well. According to the text, what research method was used?

According to Lev Vygotsky's theory, cultures teach children not only what to think but also

Warren is 80 years old and has just married a 30-year-old woman. She would like to have children. As compared to a 25-year-old man, Warren's fertility is about

Teens begin to form an identity by asking "Who am I?" and "What kind of person do I want to be?" According to Erikson, failure to achieve a stable identity leads to

In what order do the following steps of development occur?

Ashley is a senior in high school. Her parents have a warm friendly relationship with her, enjoy her company, and have an "open door" policy where her friends are concerned. Ashley doesn't have a curfew during the week and often spends weekends with her friends. Their parenting style is

We produce many more synapses than we need, and then retain only those that are used in a "use it or lose it" fashion. What does this demonstrate?

Development is believed to

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The Feeling Mind Emotion and Motivation

The Adaptive Mind Learning

The Knowing Mind Memory

The Thinking Mind Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

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Exam 11: The Developing Mind Life Span Development

When referring to humans, which of these terms describes a developing organism from 3 weeks to 8 weeks following conception?

Which of the following reflects the view of contemporary developmental psychologists and is in contrast to Piaget's analysis?

Which scenario best exemplifies an ecological approach to development?

Arthur is a retired ER nurse who proudly watched his three sons graduate from nursing school. He and his wife enjoy their grandchildren and enjoy spending the winters in Florida. In Erikson's stages of social development, he is likely to experience

What is object permanence?

Leanne is in first grade and works hard to print her alphabet letters on the lines on her notebook. In which direction is this motor development proceeding?

All of the following are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome EXCEPT

The notion that even very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work, even before they've had much experience interacting with those objects, is called _____ theory.

The temperament traits of children, which are visible within the first few months of life, have been described along three dimensions (Mary Rothbart et al., 2007): surgency or extroversion, negative affect or mood, and

Dylan is 16. He is finally taller than his sister and is experiencing muscular development, growth of facial hair, and enlargement of the larynx, which has caused his voice to deepen. These are called _____ sex characteristics.

Research has shown that young infants do not see detail at a distance as well as adults do and need more contrast than adults in order to see well. According to the text, what research method was used?

According to Lev Vygotsky's theory, cultures teach children not only what to think but also

Warren is 80 years old and has just married a 30-year-old woman. She would like to have children. As compared to a 25-year-old man, Warren's fertility is about

Teens begin to form an identity by asking "Who am I?" and "What kind of person do I want to be?" According to Erikson, failure to achieve a stable identity leads to

In what order do the following steps of development occur?

Ashley is a senior in high school. Her parents have a warm friendly relationship with her, enjoy her company, and have an "open door" policy where her friends are concerned. Ashley doesn't have a curfew during the week and often spends weekends with her friends. Their parenting style is

We produce many more synapses than we need, and then retain only those that are used in a "use it or lose it" fashion. What does this demonstrate?

Development is believed to

The Science of Mind the Discipline of Psychology

The Measure of Mind Methods of Psychology

The Evolving Mind Nature and Nurture Intertwined

The Biological Mind the Physical Basis of Behavior

The Perceiving Mind Sensation and Perception

The Aware Mind Elements of Consciousness

The Feeling Mind Emotion and Motivation

The Adaptive Mind Learning

The Knowing Mind Memory

The Thinking Mind Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

The Individual Mind Personality and the Self

The Connected Mind Social Psychology

The Troubled Mind Psychological Disorders

Healing the Troubled Mind Therapy

The Healthy Mind Stress and Coping, Health Psychology, and Positive Psychology

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