Question 1

Shanika has just been diagnosed with diabetes.According to your text, Shanika is showing signs of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Hayflick limit 
B)  primary aging 
C)  secondary aging 
D)  universal aging 
A)  the Hayflick limit 
B)  primary aging 
C)  secondary aging 
D)  universal aging C

Question 2

Gabby was handed her friend's baby. Immediately, she began talking to the baby in a different way. Which of the following most likely describes the change in her speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gabby is speaking softly, in a low pitch, in long sentences. 
B)  Gabby is speaking loudly, in a monotone voice. 
C)  Gabby is speaking in a higher voice, using short or simple words. 
D)  Gabby is speaking in a higher voice, using long sentences. 
A)  Gabby is speaking softly, in a low pitch, in long sentences. 
B)  Gabby is speaking loudly, in a monotone voice. 
C)  Gabby is speaking in a higher voice, using short or simple words. 
D)  Gabby is speaking in a higher voice, using long sentences. C

Question 3

The idea that our bodies have a biological timeline set up in our genes is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular limit 
B)  cellular clock theory 
C)  activity theory 
D)  programmed theory of aging 
A)  cellular limit 
B)  cellular clock theory 
C)  activity theory 
D)  programmed theory of aging D

Question 4

Name and describe the five phases of grief outlined by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. Provide illustrative examples of each phase. Discuss the limitations of this phase theory of grief.

Accepted Answer

The first phase is denial. This is when

Question 5

The human lifespan is generally divided into __________ major stages.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  nine 
A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  nine

Question 6

Which of the following is true with regards to temperament?

Accepted Answer

A)  Easy babies are preferred. 
B)  Difficult babies are preferred. 
C)  Having a baby's temperament fit its environment is preferred. 
D)  Setting a strict schedule for a difficult child will help the child adjust. 
A)  Easy babies are preferred. 
B)  Difficult babies are preferred. 
C)  Having a baby's temperament fit its environment is preferred. 
D)  Setting a strict schedule for a difficult child will help the child adjust.

Question 7

Chester is not very active and shows relatively low emotional responsiveness. When exposed to a new situation, Chester is initially fussy but eventually calms down. Chester is a(n) __________ child.

Accepted Answer

A)  active 
B)  slow-to-warm-up 
C)  difficult 
D)  easy 
A)  active 
B)  slow-to-warm-up 
C)  difficult 
D)  easy

Question 8

The idea that humans have an innate caretaking and nurturing mechanism triggered by the features of a baby's face is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  motherese 
B)  bonding 
C)  baby schema 
D)  reflexive parenting 
A)  motherese 
B)  bonding 
C)  baby schema 
D)  reflexive parenting

Question 9

When new information does not fit well into any existing schema, children may feel an unpleasant condition called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  disequilibrium 
B)  awkwardness 
C)  confusion 
D)  accommodation 
A)  disequilibrium 
B)  awkwardness 
C)  confusion 
D)  accommodation

Question 10

Lillian looks in the mirror and notices wrinkles and a number of gray hairs. She is experiencing signs of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  old age 
B)  primary aging 
C)  secondary aging 
D)  tertiary aging 
A)  old age 
B)  primary aging 
C)  secondary aging 
D)  tertiary aging

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of the longitudinal study?

Accepted Answer

A)  They truly capture age-related changes over time. 
B)  They are quick and easy. 
C)  Few people drop out of longitudinal studies. 
D)  Longitudinal studies tend to be cheaper than other designs. 
A)  They truly capture age-related changes over time. 
B)  They are quick and easy. 
C)  Few people drop out of longitudinal studies. 
D)  Longitudinal studies tend to be cheaper than other designs.

Question 12

Langer and Rodin's study investigated whether people were happier and healthier when given more choices for their activities. What were their findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  While choices improved happiness, they did not impact health. 
B)  Increasing choices led to improved health, but it did not impact happiness. 
C)  Increasing choices led to both improved health and happiness. 
D)  Increasing choices did not improve health or happiness. 
A)  While choices improved happiness, they did not impact health. 
B)  Increasing choices led to improved health, but it did not impact happiness. 
C)  Increasing choices led to both improved health and happiness. 
D)  Increasing choices did not improve health or happiness.

Question 13

What did Harry Harlow conclude about what human babies seek out in their environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  They seek out food. 
B)  They seek out water. 
C)  They seek out contact comfort. 
D)  They seek out soothing sounds. 
A)  They seek out food. 
B)  They seek out water. 
C)  They seek out contact comfort. 
D)  They seek out soothing sounds.

Question 14

Max adapts well to new situations and is most often smiling and giggling. He sleeps well and has a hardy appetite. Max has a(n) __________ temperament.

Accepted Answer

A)  easy 
B)  slow-to-warm-up 
C)  difficult 
D)  energetic 
A)  easy 
B)  slow-to-warm-up 
C)  difficult 
D)  energetic

Question 15

When considering the key issue of nature or nurture and their role in development, which of the following best summarizes current beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nature is more important than nurture. 
B)  Nurture is more important than nature. 
C)  Neither nature nor nurture is important. 
D)  Both nature and nurture play important roles in development. 
A)  Nature is more important than nurture. 
B)  Nurture is more important than nature. 
C)  Neither nature nor nurture is important. 
D)  Both nature and nurture play important roles in development.

Question 16

Which of the following is the first of Kübler-Ross's stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial 
B)  Anger 
C)  Bargaining 
D)  Depression 
A)  Denial 
B)  Anger 
C)  Bargaining 
D)  Depression

Question 17

Dr. Gibbons believes that children develop gradually, adding new abilities and skills regularly. Dr. Gibbons believes in the philosophy of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous change 
B)  staged change 
C)  gross change 
D)  graduated stages 
A)  continuous change 
B)  staged change 
C)  gross change 
D)  graduated stages

Question 18

When considering the key issue of continuous versus staged development, what is the current conclusion about the contribution of each philosophy in understanding development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither philosophy really informs us accurately about development. 
B)  Staged development seems to be more accurate for describing development than continuous philosophies. 
C)  Continuous philosophies seem to be more accurate for describing development than staged development. 
D)  Both philosophies are processes that work hand in hand in development. 
A)  Neither philosophy really informs us accurately about development. 
B)  Staged development seems to be more accurate for describing development than continuous philosophies. 
C)  Continuous philosophies seem to be more accurate for describing development than staged development. 
D)  Both philosophies are processes that work hand in hand in development.

Question 19

Pinching something between your thumb and forefinger would be considered a __________ motor skill.

Accepted Answer

A)  gross 
B)  delicate 
C)  mass 
D)  fine 
A)  gross 
B)  delicate 
C)  mass 
D)  fine

Question 20

Recall the challenges that Erik Erikson suggested occur during childhood. Which of the following is matched with the correct ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trust versus mistrust-ages zero to one 
B)  Industry versus inferiority-ages one to three 
C)  Autonomy versus shame and doubt-ages three to six 
D)  Initiative versus guilt-ages six to twelve 
A)  Trust versus mistrust-ages zero to one 
B)  Industry versus inferiority-ages one to three 
C)  Autonomy versus shame and doubt-ages three to six 
D)  Initiative versus guilt-ages six to twelve

Shanika has just been diagnosed with diabetes.According to your text, Shanika is showing signs of __________.

Gabby was handed her friend's baby. Immediately, she began talking to the baby in a different way. Which of the following most likely describes the change in her speech?

The idea that our bodies have a biological timeline set up in our genes is known as the __________.

Name and describe the five phases of grief outlined by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. Provide illustrative examples of each phase. Discuss the limitations of this phase theory of grief.

The human lifespan is generally divided into __________ major stages.

Which of the following is true with regards to temperament?

Chester is not very active and shows relatively low emotional responsiveness. When exposed to a new situation, Chester is initially fussy but eventually calms down. Chester is a(n) __________ child.

The idea that humans have an innate caretaking and nurturing mechanism triggered by the features of a baby's face is called __________.

When new information does not fit well into any existing schema, children may feel an unpleasant condition called __________.

Lillian looks in the mirror and notices wrinkles and a number of gray hairs. She is experiencing signs of __________.

Which of the following is an advantage of the longitudinal study?

Langer and Rodin's study investigated whether people were happier and healthier when given more choices for their activities. What were their findings?

What did Harry Harlow conclude about what human babies seek out in their environment?

Max adapts well to new situations and is most often smiling and giggling. He sleeps well and has a hardy appetite. Max has a(n) __________ temperament.

When considering the key issue of nature or nurture and their role in development, which of the following best summarizes current beliefs?

Which of the following is the first of Kübler-Ross's stages?

Dr. Gibbons believes that children develop gradually, adding new abilities and skills regularly. Dr. Gibbons believes in the philosophy of __________.

When considering the key issue of continuous versus staged development, what is the current conclusion about the contribution of each philosophy in understanding development?

Pinching something between your thumb and forefinger would be considered a __________ motor skill.

Recall the challenges that Erik Erikson suggested occur during childhood. Which of the following is matched with the correct ages?

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Exam 9: Lifespan Development

Shanika has just been diagnosed with diabetes.According to your text, Shanika is showing signs of __________.

Gabby was handed her friend's baby. Immediately, she began talking to the baby in a different way. Which of the following most likely describes the change in her speech?

The idea that our bodies have a biological timeline set up in our genes is known as the __________.

Name and describe the five phases of grief outlined by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. Provide illustrative examples of each phase. Discuss the limitations of this phase theory of grief.

The human lifespan is generally divided into __________ major stages.

Which of the following is true with regards to temperament?

Chester is not very active and shows relatively low emotional responsiveness. When exposed to a new situation, Chester is initially fussy but eventually calms down. Chester is a(n) __________ child.

The idea that humans have an innate caretaking and nurturing mechanism triggered by the features of a baby's face is called __________.

When new information does not fit well into any existing schema, children may feel an unpleasant condition called __________.

Lillian looks in the mirror and notices wrinkles and a number of gray hairs. She is experiencing signs of __________.

Which of the following is an advantage of the longitudinal study?

Langer and Rodin's study investigated whether people were happier and healthier when given more choices for their activities. What were their findings?

What did Harry Harlow conclude about what human babies seek out in their environment?

Max adapts well to new situations and is most often smiling and giggling. He sleeps well and has a hardy appetite. Max has a(n) __________ temperament.

When considering the key issue of nature or nurture and their role in development, which of the following best summarizes current beliefs?

Which of the following is the first of Kübler-Ross's stages?

Dr. Gibbons believes that children develop gradually, adding new abilities and skills regularly. Dr. Gibbons believes in the philosophy of __________.

When considering the key issue of continuous versus staged development, what is the current conclusion about the contribution of each philosophy in understanding development?

Pinching something between your thumb and forefinger would be considered a __________ motor skill.

Recall the challenges that Erik Erikson suggested occur during childhood. Which of the following is matched with the correct ages?

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