Exam 5: Developmental Psychology

_ intelligence is the ability to reason abstractly and solve novel problems, and _ intelligence is the accumulation of facts, experience, and historical references.

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Which theory outlines a series of stages that occur throughout the lifespan and involve tension between conflicting ways of interacting with others?

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Define synapse rearrangement and explain what distinguishes it from the other stages of cellular development.

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In synapse rearrangement, many synapses dissolve while new synapses form, serving to develop more efficient neural networks. In childhood, many more synapses are gained than are lost, so there is a net gain in the total number of synapses. Synapse rearrangement is the only stage of cellular development that begins before birth and continues throughout life.

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Which of the following shows the six stages of neural development in correct sequence?

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All of the following are major milestones of the preoperational stage of cognitive development, except

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All of the following are female secondary sex characteristics except

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Researchers studying infants in the "strange situation" have found that most infants are

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As we age, we experience some decline in cognitive functioning. Describe the effects of this decline on older adults by comparing their mental abilities to those of young adults.

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Select the example that best illustrates the plasticity of the brain.

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Break down the development of the brain into its component phases, starting with neurogenesis. In doing so, relate the last three stages to the overall organization and plasticity of the cortex later in life.

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You know your baby brother is _______ attached, because though he is somewhat upset when your mother and father leave him with a babysitter, he soon calms down and is generally happy when they return.

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When a touch to the cheek elicits a turn of an infant's head, the infant is displaying a simple reflex called

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The "visual cliff" test demonstrates that babies as young as two months old have some

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Though our brains are almost fully developed by the time we reach adolescence, enormous changes continue in the brain region called the _______ lobe.

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Perhaps the easiest time for learning to play an instrument is during what is referred to as the _______ period for musical development.

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Piaget's theory of development has been referred to as _______ because in his view, children adapt to the world by actively building and organizing their experiences.

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By asking participants to find images on a page and then compare them quickly and accurately, researchers can measure the aspect of cognition known as

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Juan is thirteen months old and is no longer surprised when his mother hides his toy train, only to reveal it again in a different position in front of him. What cognitive milestone is Juan displaying?

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Which strategy has been most effective in reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

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_ intelligence is the ability to reason abstractly and solve novel problems, and _ intelligence is the accumulation of facts, experience, and historical references.

Which theory outlines a series of stages that occur throughout the lifespan and involve tension between conflicting ways of interacting with others?

Define synapse rearrangement and explain what distinguishes it from the other stages of cellular development.

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the table below. -At what stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development do relationships with peers first begin to become important?

Which of the following shows the six stages of neural development in correct sequence?

All of the following are major milestones of the preoperational stage of cognitive development, except

All of the following are female secondary sex characteristics except

Researchers studying infants in the "strange situation" have found that most infants are

As we age, we experience some decline in cognitive functioning. Describe the effects of this decline on older adults by comparing their mental abilities to those of young adults.

Select the example that best illustrates the plasticity of the brain.

Break down the development of the brain into its component phases, starting with neurogenesis. In doing so, relate the last three stages to the overall organization and plasticity of the cortex later in life.

You know your baby brother is _______ attached, because though he is somewhat upset when your mother and father leave him with a babysitter, he soon calms down and is generally happy when they return.

When a touch to the cheek elicits a turn of an infant's head, the infant is displaying a simple reflex called

The "visual cliff" test demonstrates that babies as young as two months old have some

Though our brains are almost fully developed by the time we reach adolescence, enormous changes continue in the brain region called the _______ lobe.

Perhaps the easiest time for learning to play an instrument is during what is referred to as the _______ period for musical development.

Piaget's theory of development has been referred to as _______ because in his view, children adapt to the world by actively building and organizing their experiences.

By asking participants to find images on a page and then compare them quickly and accurately, researchers can measure the aspect of cognition known as

Juan is thirteen months old and is no longer surprised when his mother hides his toy train, only to reveal it again in a different position in front of him. What cognitive milestone is Juan displaying?

Which strategy has been most effective in reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

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Exam 5: Developmental Psychology

_______ intelligence is the ability to reason abstractly and solve novel problems, and _______ intelligence is the accumulation of facts, experience, and historical references.

Which theory outlines a series of stages that occur throughout the lifespan and involve tension between conflicting ways of interacting with others?

Define synapse rearrangement and explain what distinguishes it from the other stages of cellular development.

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the table below. -At what stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development do relationships with peers first begin to become important?

Which of the following shows the six stages of neural development in correct sequence?

All of the following are major milestones of the preoperational stage of cognitive development, except

All of the following are female secondary sex characteristics except

Researchers studying infants in the "strange situation" have found that most infants are

As we age, we experience some decline in cognitive functioning. Describe the effects of this decline on older adults by comparing their mental abilities to those of young adults.

Select the example that best illustrates the plasticity of the brain.

Break down the development of the brain into its component phases, starting with neurogenesis. In doing so, relate the last three stages to the overall organization and plasticity of the cortex later in life.

You know your baby brother is _______ attached, because though he is somewhat upset when your mother and father leave him with a babysitter, he soon calms down and is generally happy when they return.

When a touch to the cheek elicits a turn of an infant's head, the infant is displaying a simple reflex called

The "visual cliff" test demonstrates that babies as young as two months old have some

Though our brains are almost fully developed by the time we reach adolescence, enormous changes continue in the brain region called the _______ lobe.

Perhaps the easiest time for learning to play an instrument is during what is referred to as the _______ period for musical development.

Piaget's theory of development has been referred to as _______ because in his view, children adapt to the world by actively building and organizing their experiences.

By asking participants to find images on a page and then compare them quickly and accurately, researchers can measure the aspect of cognition known as

Juan is thirteen months old and is no longer surprised when his mother hides his toy train, only to reveal it again in a different position in front of him. What cognitive milestone is Juan displaying?

Which strategy has been most effective in reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Introduction: Principles of Psychology

Psychology As a Science

The Neuroscience of Behavior

Genes, Environment, and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Cognition

Intelligence

Motivation and the Regulation of Behavior

Emotions, Stress, and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Clinical Psychology

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_ intelligence is the ability to reason abstractly and solve novel problems, and _ intelligence is the accumulation of facts, experience, and historical references.