Question 1

Over 50% of new sexually transmitted infections affect people 15-24 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The average age at first marriage in the United States has increased by almost 10 years since 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The embryonic period is the shortest period of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Walter's parents strongly believe that Walter should make his own decisions, so they set very few rules about homework, bedtime, and household chores. Since they believe that freedom and responsibility are important, they patiently tolerate all of Walter's behavior, whether childish or mature. The parenting style adopted by Walter's parents is called:

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian. 
B) permissive. 
C) authoritative. 
D) uninvolved. 
A) authoritarian. 
B) permissive. 
C) authoritative. 
D) uninvolved.

Question 5

Conventional moral reasoning arises during puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Erickson et al. (2011) randomly assigned older adults to one of two activities: a gentle stretching condition, or a more intense aerobic exercise condition. The activity is the _____ variable in this study.

Accepted Answer

A) control 
B) experimental 
C) independent 
D) dependent 
A) control 
B) experimental 
C) independent 
D) dependent

Question 7

Chevonne is in middle school. She seems to lack confidence and appears socially awkward. According to Baumrind's typology, Chevonne's parents may have been:

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian. 
B) permissive. 
C) authoritative. 
D) uninvolved. 
A) authoritarian. 
B) permissive. 
C) authoritative. 
D) uninvolved.

Question 8

During adulthood, the frequency of positive emotions is _____ correlated with age.

Accepted Answer

A) negatively 
B) not 
C) positively 
D) weakly 
A) negatively 
B) not 
C) positively 
D) weakly

Question 9

Which statement about cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs is True?

Accepted Answer

A) The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age differences, whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age changes. 
B) The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age changes, whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age differences. 
C) Both designs provide information regarding age differences rather than age changes. 
D) Both designs provide information regarding age changes rather than age differences. 
A) The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age differences, whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age changes. 
B) The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age changes, whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age differences. 
C) Both designs provide information regarding age differences rather than age changes. 
D) Both designs provide information regarding age changes rather than age differences.

Question 10

Edric is no longer angry he is dying of colon cancer. If Kübler-Ross is correct, Edric will now experience:

Accepted Answer

A) denial. 
B) acceptance. 
C) bargaining. 
D) depression. 
A) denial. 
B) acceptance. 
C) bargaining. 
D) depression.

Question 11

According to Kohlberg, decisions at the postconventional level of moral reasoning are based on:

Accepted Answer

A) social approval. 
B) personal gain. 
C) beliefs about morality. 
D) external consequences. 
A) social approval. 
B) personal gain. 
C) beliefs about morality. 
D) external consequences.

Question 12

Only about half of all adults ever attain Piaget's formal operational stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Does fertility decline in men?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, around age 40. 
B) Yes, around age 50. 
C) Yes, around age 60. 
D) No, fertility doesn't decline in men. 
A) Yes, around age 40. 
B) Yes, around age 50. 
C) Yes, around age 60. 
D) No, fertility doesn't decline in men.

Question 14

The number of synaptic connections increases throughout childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the United States, the average life expectancy is just over _____ years for men and just over _____ years for women.

Accepted Answer

A) 70; 75 
B) 70; 80 
C) 75; 80 
D) 75; 85 
A) 70; 75 
B) 70; 80 
C) 75; 80 
D) 75; 85

Question 16

Rosenzweig and his colleagues provided _____ evidence of the influence of the environment on brain development.

Accepted Answer

A) observational 
B) case study 
C) correlational 
D) experimental 
A) observational 
B) case study 
C) correlational 
D) experimental

Question 17

Criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development has revolved around:

Accepted Answer

A) its potential female bias. 
B) its potential lack of generality across cultures. 
C) its focus on moral behavior. 
D) the fact that it only has three stages. 
A) its potential female bias. 
B) its potential lack of generality across cultures. 
C) its focus on moral behavior. 
D) the fact that it only has three stages.

Question 18

Cohort effects may pose a problem in cross-sectional research designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Two weeks after conception, the developing fertilized egg is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) embryo. 
B) fetus. 
C) zygote. 
D) blastocyst. 
A) embryo. 
B) fetus. 
C) zygote. 
D) blastocyst.

Question 20

Which statement is MOST accurate regarding the influence of peers during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) Parental influence remains stronger than peer influence throughout adolescence. 
B) Peers generally exert a negative influence on adolescents. 
C) Peers generally exert a positive influence on adolescents. 
D) Peers exert both positive and negative influences on most adolescents. 
A) Parental influence remains stronger than peer influence throughout adolescence. 
B) Peers generally exert a negative influence on adolescents. 
C) Peers generally exert a positive influence on adolescents. 
D) Peers exert both positive and negative influences on most adolescents.

Over 50% of new sexually transmitted infections affect people 15-24 years of age.

The average age at first marriage in the United States has increased by almost 10 years since 1970.

The embryonic period is the shortest period of prenatal development.

Conventional moral reasoning arises during puberty.

Erickson et al. (2011) randomly assigned older adults to one of two activities: a gentle stretching condition, or a more intense aerobic exercise condition. The activity is the _____ variable in this study.

Chevonne is in middle school. She seems to lack confidence and appears socially awkward. According to Baumrind's typology, Chevonne's parents may have been:

During adulthood, the frequency of positive emotions is _____ correlated with age.

Which statement about cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs is True?

Edric is no longer angry he is dying of colon cancer. If Kübler-Ross is correct, Edric will now experience:

According to Kohlberg, decisions at the postconventional level of moral reasoning are based on:

Only about half of all adults ever attain Piaget's formal operational stage of cognitive development.

Does fertility decline in men?

The number of synaptic connections increases throughout childhood.

In the United States, the average life expectancy is just over _ years for men and just over _ years for women.

Rosenzweig and his colleagues provided _____ evidence of the influence of the environment on brain development.

Criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development has revolved around:

Cohort effects may pose a problem in cross-sectional research designs.

Two weeks after conception, the developing fertilized egg is called a(n):

Which statement is MOST accurate regarding the influence of peers during adolescence?

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Over 50% of new sexually transmitted infections affect people 15-24 years of age.

The average age at first marriage in the United States has increased by almost 10 years since 1970.

The embryonic period is the shortest period of prenatal development.

Conventional moral reasoning arises during puberty.

Erickson et al. (2011) randomly assigned older adults to one of two activities: a gentle stretching condition, or a more intense aerobic exercise condition. The activity is the _____ variable in this study.

Chevonne is in middle school. She seems to lack confidence and appears socially awkward. According to Baumrind's typology, Chevonne's parents may have been:

During adulthood, the frequency of positive emotions is _____ correlated with age.

Which statement about cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs is True?

Edric is no longer angry he is dying of colon cancer. If Kübler-Ross is correct, Edric will now experience:

According to Kohlberg, decisions at the postconventional level of moral reasoning are based on:

Only about half of all adults ever attain Piaget's formal operational stage of cognitive development.

Does fertility decline in men?

The number of synaptic connections increases throughout childhood.

In the United States, the average life expectancy is just over _____ years for men and just over _____ years for women.

Rosenzweig and his colleagues provided _____ evidence of the influence of the environment on brain development.

Criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development has revolved around:

Cohort effects may pose a problem in cross-sectional research designs.

Two weeks after conception, the developing fertilized egg is called a(n):

Which statement is MOST accurate regarding the influence of peers during adolescence?

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

In the United States, the average life expectancy is just over _ years for men and just over _ years for women.