Question 1

Metamemory is defined as an individual's

Accepted Answer

A)  intuitive understanding of memory. 
B)  level of semantic memory. 
C)  sensory memory speed. 
D)  short-term memory capacity. 
A)  intuitive understanding of memory. 
B)  level of semantic memory. 
C)  sensory memory speed. 
D)  short-term memory capacity.

Question 2

Researchers identified several factors that contribute to improved reading comprehension in children. Which factor was not on their list?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased capacity of working memory 
B)  Increased general knowledge 
C)  Increased effectiveness in monitoring of comprehension 
D)  Increased levels of divergent thinking 
A)  Increased capacity of working memory 
B)  Increased general knowledge 
C)  Increased effectiveness in monitoring of comprehension 
D)  Increased levels of divergent thinking

Question 3

_____ is defined as the ability to hear the distinctive sounds of letters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phonological awareness 
B)  Elaboration 
C)  Syntax 
D)  Comprehension 
A)  Phonological awareness 
B)  Elaboration 
C)  Syntax 
D)  Comprehension

Question 4

Which is not a typical characteristic of a school that produces high-achieving students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highly involved parents 
B)  Effective monitoring of teachers' performance 
C)  A well-defined goal of academic excellence 
D)  A heavy emphasis on nonacademic activities 
A)  Highly involved parents 
B)  Effective monitoring of teachers' performance 
C)  A well-defined goal of academic excellence 
D)  A heavy emphasis on nonacademic activities

Question 5

The definition of a "learning disability" always includes

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A)  mild mental retardation. 
B)  attention deficit. 
C)  a sensory problem. 
D)  normal intelligence. 
A)  mild mental retardation. 
B)  attention deficit. 
C)  a sensory problem. 
D)  normal intelligence.

Question 6

Intellectual disability can be traced to four factors, including ______, social, behavioral, and educational factors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intellectual disability can be traced to four...

Question 7

Several studies have linked participation in sports with antisocial and delinquent behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Long-term memory is to working memory as

Accepted Answer

A)  organized is to unorganized. 
B)  permanent is to temporary. 
C)  weigh station is to destination. 
D)  biology is to psychology. 
A)  organized is to unorganized. 
B)  permanent is to temporary. 
C)  weigh station is to destination. 
D)  biology is to psychology.

Question 9

The term "stereotype threat" is best associated with the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B)  convergent thinking. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  obedience. 
A)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B)  convergent thinking. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  obedience.

Question 10

How could Erbert use combinational reasoning to determine how many different types of sandwiches could be made from eight available condiments?

Accepted Answer

A)  He could map out all possible combinations on a sheet of paper. 
B)  He could move a slice of onion back and forth between two sandwiches until he can mentally visualize the action. 
C)  He could use both animism and egocentric thought to help him out. 
D)  He could visualize how a sandwich with one condiment would differ from one with all the condiments. 
A)  He could map out all possible combinations on a sheet of paper. 
B)  He could move a slice of onion back and forth between two sandwiches until he can mentally visualize the action. 
C)  He could use both animism and egocentric thought to help him out. 
D)  He could visualize how a sandwich with one condiment would differ from one with all the condiments.

Question 11

Which describes one of the major criticisms of Piaget's theory concerning formal operational thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescent thinking is not as irrational as Piaget predicted. 
B)  The belief that only males could think abstractly was sexist. 
C)  Adolescents do not appear as cognitively competent as Piaget thought. 
D)  Piaget argued that cognitive development continues to advance into old age, while research has found little change after age 20. 
A)  Adolescent thinking is not as irrational as Piaget predicted. 
B)  The belief that only males could think abstractly was sexist. 
C)  Adolescents do not appear as cognitively competent as Piaget thought. 
D)  Piaget argued that cognitive development continues to advance into old age, while research has found little change after age 20.

Question 12

What are the main symptoms of ADHD? What causes this disorder and how is it most effectively treated?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the main symptoms of ADHD?...

Question 13

After studying for a significant period of time, Maria is having her roommate test her to determine whether her study strategies are working. Maria is

Accepted Answer

A)  bypassing working memory. 
B)  a concrete operational thinker. 
C)  using abstraction. 
D)  monitoring. 
A)  bypassing working memory. 
B)  a concrete operational thinker. 
C)  using abstraction. 
D)  monitoring.

Question 14

Which statement about youth sports is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participating in sports and cheerleading seems to significantly decrease involvement in delinquent behaviors. 
B)  When teens find a sport "stressful," they tend to compensate with greater effort. 
C)  The greatest benefit of involvement is found with coaches who rely heavily on criticism and punishment. 
D)  Sports involvement can lead to improved social skills. 
A)  Participating in sports and cheerleading seems to significantly decrease involvement in delinquent behaviors. 
B)  When teens find a sport "stressful," they tend to compensate with greater effort. 
C)  The greatest benefit of involvement is found with coaches who rely heavily on criticism and punishment. 
D)  Sports involvement can lead to improved social skills.

Question 15

Working memory is best described as being

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary and limited in capacity. 
B)  permanent and limited in capacity. 
C)  temporary and unlimited in capacity. 
D)  permanent and unlimited in capacity. 
A)  temporary and limited in capacity. 
B)  permanent and limited in capacity. 
C)  temporary and unlimited in capacity. 
D)  permanent and unlimited in capacity.

Question 16

As the parent of a third-grader, you are growing concerned about your daughter's level of fitness and are considering putting her into an organized sports program. If your daughter is a typical American child, why would your concern over lack of fitness likely be warranted? Also, what are the pros and cons of placing a child into organized sports?

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the parent of a third-grader, you...

Question 17

Which best describes a knowledge-telling strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write anything and then check back to find main points. 
B)  Write down themes first and facts second. 
C)  Write down anything on the topics as it pops into memory. 
D)  Decide on key information and write it first. 
A)  Write anything and then check back to find main points. 
B)  Write down themes first and facts second. 
C)  Write down anything on the topics as it pops into memory. 
D)  Decide on key information and write it first.

Question 18

The first memory strategy acquired by most children is

Accepted Answer

A)  chunking. 
B)  use of abstraction. 
C)  verbal elaboration. 
D)  rehearsal. 
A)  chunking. 
B)  use of abstraction. 
C)  verbal elaboration. 
D)  rehearsal.

Question 19

Who would be most likely to use a knowledge-telling strategy when working on a school paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mary, who is in second grade 
B)  Barry, who is in eighth grade 
C)  Teri, who is a high school junior 
D)  Kari, who is a college senior 
A)  Mary, who is in second grade 
B)  Barry, who is in eighth grade 
C)  Teri, who is a high school junior 
D)  Kari, who is a college senior

Question 20

Which question is best answered through convergent thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What is life?" 
B)  "How is knowledge of developmental psychology useful?" 
C)  "Who is the best football player of all time?" 
D)  "What is 5 + 5?" 
A)  "What is life?" 
B)  "How is knowledge of developmental psychology useful?" 
C)  "Who is the best football player of all time?" 
D)  "What is 5 + 5?"

Metamemory is defined as an individual's

Researchers identified several factors that contribute to improved reading comprehension in children. Which factor was not on their list?

_____ is defined as the ability to hear the distinctive sounds of letters.

Which is not a typical characteristic of a school that produces high-achieving students?

The definition of a "learning disability" always includes

Intellectual disability can be traced to four factors, including ______, social, behavioral, and educational factors.

Several studies have linked participation in sports with antisocial and delinquent behavior.

Long-term memory is to working memory as

The term "stereotype threat" is best associated with the concept of

How could Erbert use combinational reasoning to determine how many different types of sandwiches could be made from eight available condiments?

Which describes one of the major criticisms of Piaget's theory concerning formal operational thought?

What are the main symptoms of ADHD? What causes this disorder and how is it most effectively treated?

After studying for a significant period of time, Maria is having her roommate test her to determine whether her study strategies are working. Maria is

Which statement about youth sports is true?

Working memory is best described as being

Which best describes a knowledge-telling strategy?

The first memory strategy acquired by most children is

Who would be most likely to use a knowledge-telling strategy when working on a school paper?

Which question is best answered through convergent thinking?

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Metamemory is defined as an individual's

Researchers identified several factors that contribute to improved reading comprehension in children. Which factor was not on their list?

_____ is defined as the ability to hear the distinctive sounds of letters.

Which is not a typical characteristic of a school that produces high-achieving students?

The definition of a "learning disability" always includes

Intellectual disability can be traced to four factors, including ______, social, behavioral, and educational factors.

Several studies have linked participation in sports with antisocial and delinquent behavior.

Long-term memory is to working memory as

The term "stereotype threat" is best associated with the concept of

How could Erbert use combinational reasoning to determine how many different types of sandwiches could be made from eight available condiments?

Which describes one of the major criticisms of Piaget's theory concerning formal operational thought?

What are the main symptoms of ADHD? What causes this disorder and how is it most effectively treated?

After studying for a significant period of time, Maria is having her roommate test her to determine whether her study strategies are working. Maria is

Which statement about youth sports is true?

Working memory is best described as being

Which best describes a knowledge-telling strategy?

The first memory strategy acquired by most children is

Who would be most likely to use a knowledge-telling strategy when working on a school paper?

Which question is best answered through convergent thinking?

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

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

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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