Exam 13: Lifespan Development

An embryo receives oxygen and nutrients from the mother via the

This part of the womb connects the embryo with the uterus and is the eventual source of the baby's naval.

Harris (1995) proposed the idea that parents are a much _________influence on the development of children and adolescents, arguing that _________instead are the more important single influence on development.

The brain grows quickly in size as the child develops, but at the same time, seldom-used neurons are lost in order to facilitate functioning of other neurons. This process is called

Dementia symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's usually involve trouble with planning actions, maintaining attention, and inhibiting inappropriate responses. These processes are usually called

Approximately 15 percent of infants are born with problems resulting from teratogens. These and other physical abnormalities present at birth are called

The onset of puberty is marked by gonadarche, the maturation of the sexual organs, and the onset of romantic and sexual feelings in adolescence

Developmental and geriatric psychologists use this term to describe the cognitive decline that can sometimes precede dementia.

Surveys report that marital happiness

Alzheimer's disease is characterized as psychological symptoms of dementia and

The first stage of human development is the fused nucleus of a sperm cell and an ovum, also called a(n)

According to research, as children become adolescent, their friendships become less intimate and supportive, with more emphasis on belonging to a large group

_ is the period leading up to the menopause when menopausal symptoms begin

Contrary to the stereotypes of grumpy old men and women, older adults tend to report higher levels of positive mood and well-being, at least until extremely advanced age

___________is one congenital disorder resulting from prenatal maternal alcohol use. Symptoms include low ______.

Which of the following is not a contributor to well-being in older adults?

According to research by Duffy and Sedlacek (2007) men and women show differences in the types of careers they are attracted to, such that

The clearest physical marker of adolescence begins when the adrenal glands first produce steroid hormones. This whole period is more commonly known as

Because of the postponement of marriage or opting out of having children, a new developmental period has emerged after adolescence called

The illusory effect of parenting styles on an adolescent's development has been called