Question 1

There is little evidence to support Kohlberg's claim that the stages of moral reasoning are

Accepted Answer

A) measurable. 
B) universal. 
C) unconscious. 
D) biological. 
A) measurable. 
B) universal. 
C) unconscious. 
D) biological.

Question 2

Most people view puberty as a strictly biological event. Describe both physiological and environmental factors that influence the process of puberty.

Accepted Answer

​ Nutrition and health play a role in th

Question 3

At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Adults 
B) Adolescents 
C) A good portion of adolescence and adults develop this level of thinking. 
D) Adolescence and adults may both operate at this level depending on cultural influences. 
A) Adults 
B) Adolescents 
C) A good portion of adolescence and adults develop this level of thinking. 
D) Adolescence and adults may both operate at this level depending on cultural influences.

Question 4

Preconventional moral reasoning is based on ____ forces.

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A) internal 
B) biological 
C) innate 
D) external 
A) internal 
B) biological 
C) innate 
D) external

Question 5

Adolescents' beliefs can interfere with effective thinking.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a typically developing adolescent experiencing puberty, you would expect that his or her ____ would be the last body area to grow.

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A) head 
B) feet 
C) legs 
D) trunk 
A) head 
B) feet 
C) legs 
D) trunk

Question 7

How many of the following children would be classified as overweight: Alan, who is in the upper 20 percent for weight for his height; Erin, who is in the upper 10 percent for weight for her height; Tim, who is in the upper 5 percent for weight for his height; and/or Toni, who is in the upper 2 percent for weight for her height?

Accepted Answer

A) ​one 
B) ​two 
C) ​three 
D) ​four 
A) ​one 
B) ​two 
C) ​three 
D) ​four

Question 8

Based on statistics, which 16-year-old male is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm?

Accepted Answer

A) Fred, who is European American 
B) Ned, who is African American 
C) Ed, who is Hispanic American 
D) Ted, who is Asian American 
A) Fred, who is European American 
B) Ned, who is African American 
C) Ed, who is Hispanic American 
D) Ted, who is Asian American

Question 9

Adolescents tend to rely less on heuristics and more on analytical problem-solving. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Kohlberg's original theory, there are ____ levels of moral reasoning, each containing ____ stages. ​

Accepted Answer

A) two; two 
B) three; two 
C) two; three 
D) three; three 
A) two; two 
B) three; two 
C) two; three 
D) three; three

Question 11

Overweight teens are most at risk for developing ____ later in life.

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis 
B) sickle-cell disease 
C) Huntington's disease 
D) diabetes 
A) osteoporosis 
B) sickle-cell disease 
C) Huntington's disease 
D) diabetes

Question 12

The onset of menstruation is referred to as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The onset of menstruation is referred to...

Question 13

Fifteen-year-old Kristi was adopted when she was an infant. Her adult weight is best predicted by the

Accepted Answer

A) weight of her adoptive parents. 
B) average weight of individuals in her age-cohort group. 
C) weight of her biological parents. 
D) average weight of her adoptive siblings. 
A) weight of her adoptive parents. 
B) average weight of individuals in her age-cohort group. 
C) weight of her biological parents. 
D) average weight of her adoptive siblings.

Question 14

Kohlberg used the label ____ when referring to the first level of moral reasoning. ​

Accepted Answer

A) preoperational 
B) prepositional 
C) preconventional 
D) prepubertal 
A) preoperational 
B) prepositional 
C) preconventional 
D) prepubertal

Question 15

When discussing the Heinz dilemma, a decision based on ____ would indicate that a person is at the instrumental orientation stage of moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) current laws concerning stealing 
B) a universal moral code 
C) obedience to an authority figure 
D) how stealing the drug might create inconveniences to one's self 
A) current laws concerning stealing 
B) a universal moral code 
C) obedience to an authority figure 
D) how stealing the drug might create inconveniences to one's self

Question 16

Kohlberg claimed that his stages of moral development form a(n)_______________ sequence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kohlberg claimed that his stages of moral...

Question 17

From whom would you expect the biggest gains in height and weight over the next three years?

Accepted Answer

A) Ginger, who is 2 years old 
B) Grant, who is 6 years old 
C) Tina, who is 11 years old 
D) Louise, who is 14 years old 
A) Ginger, who is 2 years old 
B) Grant, who is 6 years old 
C) Tina, who is 11 years old 
D) Louise, who is 14 years old

Question 18

During adolescence,

Accepted Answer

A) both brain myelination and synaptic pruning first begin. 
B) brain myelination first begins and synaptic pruning nears completion. 
C) brain myelination nears completion and synaptic pruning first begins. 
D) both brain myelination and synaptic pruning near completion. 
A) both brain myelination and synaptic pruning first begin. 
B) brain myelination first begins and synaptic pruning nears completion. 
C) brain myelination nears completion and synaptic pruning first begins. 
D) both brain myelination and synaptic pruning near completion.

Question 19

Which concept is best associated with increased content knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased expertise 
B) Increased memory capacity 
C) Increased processing speed 
D) Increased metacognitive skills 
A) Increased expertise 
B) Increased memory capacity 
C) Increased processing speed 
D) Increased metacognitive skills

Question 20

A pace for a "regular activity" keeps an adolescent's heart rate about ____ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) ​80 
B) ​240 
C) ​60 
D) ​140 
A) ​80 
B) ​240 
C) ​60 
D) ​140

There is little evidence to support Kohlberg's claim that the stages of moral reasoning are

Most people view puberty as a strictly biological event. Describe both physiological and environmental factors that influence the process of puberty.

At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

Preconventional moral reasoning is based on ____ forces.

Adolescents' beliefs can interfere with effective thinking.

In a typically developing adolescent experiencing puberty, you would expect that his or her ____ would be the last body area to grow.

Based on statistics, which 16-year-old male is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm?

Adolescents tend to rely less on heuristics and more on analytical problem-solving.

According to Kohlberg's original theory, there are levels of moral reasoning, each containing stages.

Overweight teens are most at risk for developing ____ later in life.

The onset of menstruation is referred to as _______________.

Fifteen-year-old Kristi was adopted when she was an infant. Her adult weight is best predicted by the

Kohlberg used the label ____ when referring to the first level of moral reasoning.

When discussing the Heinz dilemma, a decision based on ____ would indicate that a person is at the instrumental orientation stage of moral reasoning.

Kohlberg claimed that his stages of moral development form a(n)_______________ sequence.

From whom would you expect the biggest gains in height and weight over the next three years?

During adolescence,

Which concept is best associated with increased content knowledge?

A pace for a "regular activity" keeps an adolescent's heart rate about ____ beats per minute.

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

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

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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Exam 8: Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

There is little evidence to support Kohlberg's claim that the stages of moral reasoning are

Most people view puberty as a strictly biological event. Describe both physiological and environmental factors that influence the process of puberty.

At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning? ​

Preconventional moral reasoning is based on ____ forces.

Adolescents' beliefs can interfere with effective thinking.

In a typically developing adolescent experiencing puberty, you would expect that his or her ____ would be the last body area to grow.

Based on statistics, which 16-year-old male is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm?

Adolescents tend to rely less on heuristics and more on analytical problem-solving. ​

According to Kohlberg's original theory, there are ____ levels of moral reasoning, each containing ____ stages. ​

Overweight teens are most at risk for developing ____ later in life.

The onset of menstruation is referred to as _______________.

Fifteen-year-old Kristi was adopted when she was an infant. Her adult weight is best predicted by the

Kohlberg used the label ____ when referring to the first level of moral reasoning. ​

When discussing the Heinz dilemma, a decision based on ____ would indicate that a person is at the instrumental orientation stage of moral reasoning.

Kohlberg claimed that his stages of moral development form a(n)_______________ sequence.

From whom would you expect the biggest gains in height and weight over the next three years?

During adolescence,

Which concept is best associated with increased content knowledge?

A pace for a "regular activity" keeps an adolescent's heart rate about ____ beats per minute.

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

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

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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At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

Adolescents tend to rely less on heuristics and more on analytical problem-solving.

According to Kohlberg's original theory, there are levels of moral reasoning, each containing stages.

Kohlberg used the label ____ when referring to the first level of moral reasoning.