Question 1

The needs for love and affection are known as __________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  affectional 
B)  primacy 
C)  commitment 
D)  dependency 
A)  affectional 
B)  primacy 
C)  commitment 
D)  dependency A

Question 2

Considering what is known about the effects of alcohol on the fetus,pregnant women should be advised to drink

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholic beverages according to their own preference. 
B)  hard liquor only, never beer or wine. 
C)  wine and beer only, never hard liquor. 
D)  no alcoholic beverages at all. 
A)  alcoholic beverages according to their own preference. 
B)  hard liquor only, never beer or wine. 
C)  wine and beer only, never hard liquor. 
D)  no alcoholic beverages at all. D

Question 3

Baby Rafael cries when his mother leaves him with a new babysitter.This is indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)  separation anxiety. 
B)  social referencing. 
C)  insecure-avoidant attachment. 
D)  the need to find a new primary caregiver. 
A)  separation anxiety. 
B)  social referencing. 
C)  insecure-avoidant attachment. 
D)  the need to find a new primary caregiver. A

Question 4

Jana is an easy baby who smiles and vocalizes frequently,which encourages her parents to smile and talk to her more.This,in turn,causes Jana to smile and interact with her parents more.This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocal influences. 
B)  genetic predispositions. 
C)  a parental behavior that would occur even if Jana had a difficult temperament. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  reciprocal influences. 
B)  genetic predispositions. 
C)  a parental behavior that would occur even if Jana had a difficult temperament. 
D)  all of these.

Question 5

Deliberately making an environment more stimulating,nutritional,comforting,and loving is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  overindulgence. 
B)  permissive love. 
C)  psychological intervention. 
D)  enrichment. 
A)  overindulgence. 
B)  permissive love. 
C)  psychological intervention. 
D)  enrichment.

Question 6

A person's developmental level refers to that person's

Accepted Answer

A)  current state of physical, emotional, and intellectual development. 
B)  past state of health and physical development. 
C)  future capabilities and potentials regarding intellectual development. 
D)  future status in all developmental areas based on past measurements of health and well-being. 
A)  current state of physical, emotional, and intellectual development. 
B)  past state of health and physical development. 
C)  future capabilities and potentials regarding intellectual development. 
D)  future status in all developmental areas based on past measurements of health and well-being.

Question 7

Regarding the characteristics and capabilities of the neonate,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The emergence of physical and mental capabilities is closely related to the maturation of the neonate's brain, nervous system, and body. 
B)  A baby's early emotional life unfolds on a timetable that is largely controlled by maturation. 
C)  A neonate will follow a moving object with his or her eyes and will turn in the direction of sounds. 
D)  Neonates can lift their heads and completely turn over. 
A)  The emergence of physical and mental capabilities is closely related to the maturation of the neonate's brain, nervous system, and body. 
B)  A baby's early emotional life unfolds on a timetable that is largely controlled by maturation. 
C)  A neonate will follow a moving object with his or her eyes and will turn in the direction of sounds. 
D)  Neonates can lift their heads and completely turn over.

Question 8

A mother usually begins to feel attached to her baby

Accepted Answer

A)  before birth. 
B)  about one month after the baby's birth.. 
C)  when the baby is three to four months of age. 
D)  when the baby is around seven months of age. 
A)  before birth. 
B)  about one month after the baby's birth.. 
C)  when the baby is three to four months of age. 
D)  when the baby is around seven months of age.

Question 9

By eight to 12 months of age,infants smile more frequently when another person is nearby.This behavior is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  social intention. 
B)  Moro reflex. 
C)  social smile. 
D)  automatic smile. 
A)  social intention. 
B)  Moro reflex. 
C)  social smile. 
D)  automatic smile.

Question 10

In the human growth sequence,the germinal,embryonic,and fetal periods make up the __________ period.

Accepted Answer

A)  prenatal 
B)  neonatal 
C)  postnatal 
D)  senescence 
A)  prenatal 
B)  neonatal 
C)  postnatal 
D)  senescence

Question 11

Compared to an adult,the brain of a newborn baby has __________ dendrites.

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly more 
B)  slightly more 
C)  fewer 
D)  the same number of 
A)  significantly more 
B)  slightly more 
C)  fewer 
D)  the same number of

Question 12

When an individual develops from a zygote to an embryo to a fetus to a neonate and so on until one's death,this overall pattern of physical development is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  human growth sequence. 
B)  senescence pattern. 
C)  adaptation sequence. 
D)  zone of proximal development. 
A)  human growth sequence. 
B)  senescence pattern. 
C)  adaptation sequence. 
D)  zone of proximal development.

Question 13

Regarding the effects of poverty,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stresses of poverty have not been shown to lead to marital problems or to less positive parenting. 
B)  Poverty can affect a child's physical and cognitive development. 
C)  Extreme cases of poverty and emotional turmoil can increase the risk of mental illness and delinquent behavior. 
D)  Adults who grew up in poverty often remain trapped in a vicious cycle of continued poverty. 
A)  The stresses of poverty have not been shown to lead to marital problems or to less positive parenting. 
B)  Poverty can affect a child's physical and cognitive development. 
C)  Extreme cases of poverty and emotional turmoil can increase the risk of mental illness and delinquent behavior. 
D)  Adults who grew up in poverty often remain trapped in a vicious cycle of continued poverty.

Question 14

Jason was born with a genetic potential for above average musical ability.However,due to his family's poverty,Jason grew up in a musically-deprived environment,which prevented Jason from developing his potential.Thus,Jason's environment determined his developmental path in music,illustrating the concept of the

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction range. 
B)  maturation limit. 
C)  zone of proximal development. 
D)  secular trend. 
A)  reaction range. 
B)  maturation limit. 
C)  zone of proximal development. 
D)  secular trend.

Question 15

According to Meltzoff's research,infants as young as what age can imitate an adult sticking out his or her tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 days 
B)  eight weeks 
C)  six months 
D)  nine months 
A)  20 days 
B)  eight weeks 
C)  six months 
D)  nine months

Question 16

Millions of new connections form in the child's brain every day,while unused connections disappear through a process known as

Accepted Answer

A)  scaffolding. 
B)  "top-to-bottom processing." 
C)  anthropomorphic delineation. 
D)  "blooming and pruning." 
A)  scaffolding. 
B)  "top-to-bottom processing." 
C)  anthropomorphic delineation. 
D)  "blooming and pruning."

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the attachment styles described by Mary Ainsworth?

Accepted Answer

A)  securely attached 
B)  insecure-agitated 
C)  insecure-avoidant 
D)  insecure-ambivalent 
A)  securely attached 
B)  insecure-agitated 
C)  insecure-avoidant 
D)  insecure-ambivalent

Question 18

Rats that were raised in enriched environments showed all of the following characteristics EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  having a larger brain. 
B)  having a brain with a thicker cortex. 
C)  being superior at learning mazes. 
D)  becoming more docile and less aggressive. 
A)  having a larger brain. 
B)  having a brain with a thicker cortex. 
C)  being superior at learning mazes. 
D)  becoming more docile and less aggressive.

Question 19

Chandra must return to work six weeks after her baby is born,so she is exploring her child care options while pregnant.Which of the following characteristics would NOT be desirable?

Accepted Answer

A)  having trained personnel 
B)  overall group size of 30 children 
C)  minimal staff turnover 
D)  small number of children per caretaker 
A)  having trained personnel 
B)  overall group size of 30 children 
C)  minimal staff turnover 
D)  small number of children per caretaker

Question 20

Regarding attachment behaviors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fathers of securely attached infants tend to be outgoing, agreeable, and happy in their marriage. 
B)  Poor attachment occurs when a mother's actions are inadequate, inappropriate, intrusive, or rejecting. 
C)  The link between sensitive caregiving and secure attachment appears to apply to all cultures. 
D)  The main aspect of a secure attachment involves parents who provide an overstimulating environment that holds the child's attention and interest. 
A)  Fathers of securely attached infants tend to be outgoing, agreeable, and happy in their marriage. 
B)  Poor attachment occurs when a mother's actions are inadequate, inappropriate, intrusive, or rejecting. 
C)  The link between sensitive caregiving and secure attachment appears to apply to all cultures. 
D)  The main aspect of a secure attachment involves parents who provide an overstimulating environment that holds the child's attention and interest.

Exam 3: A: Human Development

The needs for love and affection are known as __________ needs.

Considering what is known about the effects of alcohol on the fetus,pregnant women should be advised to drink

Baby Rafael cries when his mother leaves him with a new babysitter.This is indicative of

Jana is an easy baby who smiles and vocalizes frequently,which encourages her parents to smile and talk to her more.This,in turn,causes Jana to smile and interact with her parents more.This illustrates

Deliberately making an environment more stimulating,nutritional,comforting,and loving is referred to as

A person's developmental level refers to that person's

Regarding the characteristics and capabilities of the neonate,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A mother usually begins to feel attached to her baby

By eight to 12 months of age,infants smile more frequently when another person is nearby.This behavior is called a(n)

In the human growth sequence,the germinal,embryonic,and fetal periods make up the __________ period.

Compared to an adult,the brain of a newborn baby has __________ dendrites.

When an individual develops from a zygote to an embryo to a fetus to a neonate and so on until one's death,this overall pattern of physical development is known as the

Regarding the effects of poverty,which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Meltzoff's research,infants as young as what age can imitate an adult sticking out his or her tongue?

Millions of new connections form in the child's brain every day,while unused connections disappear through a process known as

Which of the following is NOT one of the attachment styles described by Mary Ainsworth?

Rats that were raised in enriched environments showed all of the following characteristics EXCEPT for

Chandra must return to work six weeks after her baby is born,so she is exploring her child care options while pregnant.Which of the following characteristics would NOT be desirable?

Regarding attachment behaviors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

D: States of Consciousness

A: Conditioning and Learning

B: Conditioning and Learning

C: Conditioning and Learning

D: Conditioning and Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

C: Cognition,language,and Creativity

A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

C: Intelligence

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

A: Gender and Sexuality

B: Gender and Sexuality

C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Therapies

B: Therapies

C: Therapies

D: Therapies

A: Social Thinking and Social Influence

B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

B: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A: Applied Psychology

B: Applied Psychology