Question 1

Conception occurs when the

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A)  egg is released from the ovary. 
B)  egg and sperm unite. 
C)  fertilized egg makes its first division. 
D)  embryo implants into the uterine lining. 
A)  egg is released from the ovary. 
B)  egg and sperm unite. 
C)  fertilized egg makes its first division. 
D)  embryo implants into the uterine lining.

Question 2

Jeremy is an infant,who is sitting in his high chair,when his big brother runs into the kitchen from the backyard and slams the door.Little Jeremy reacts to this loud noise by throwing his arms out into a hugging motion.Little Jeremy's reaction illustrates

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A)  the Moro reflex. 
B)  the Babinski reflex. 
C)  an insecure ambivalent attachment to his brother. 
D)  a secure attachment to his brother. 
A)  the Moro reflex. 
B)  the Babinski reflex. 
C)  an insecure ambivalent attachment to his brother. 
D)  a secure attachment to his brother.

Question 3

If a woman has German measles during early pregnancy,her child may be born with heart defects,cataracts,or hearing loss.If she has German measles later in her pregnancy,the child would escape without damage.This illustrates the importance of

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A)  sensitive periods. 
B)  biological stages of development. 
C)  maturational milestones. 
D)  biopsychosocial crises. 
A)  sensitive periods. 
B)  biological stages of development. 
C)  maturational milestones. 
D)  biopsychosocial crises.

Question 4

Due to financial difficulties,Damon's parents have difficulty paying rent and utilities,buying nutritious food,and taking their children to the doctor or dentist when needed.These parents often verbally argue with each other over their financial problems,which also affects their relationship with their children.Although Damon and his siblings would love to have a computer,they know this will never be possible.According to research,a home situation,such as the one described,has been shown

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A)  to affect the child's physical health with the child being sick more often. 
B)  not to affect a child's cognitive development. 
C)  not to affect a child's socioemotional development. 
D)  to have short-term effects, but not to lead to a cycle of continued poverty as an adult. 
A)  to affect the child's physical health with the child being sick more often. 
B)  not to affect a child's cognitive development. 
C)  not to affect a child's socioemotional development. 
D)  to have short-term effects, but not to lead to a cycle of continued poverty as an adult.

Question 5

Specific areas on a strand of DNA that carry hereditary information are called

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A)  myelins. 
B)  genes. 
C)  neurilemmas. 
D)  ribosomes. 
A)  myelins. 
B)  genes. 
C)  neurilemmas. 
D)  ribosomes.

Question 6

Regarding teratogens,which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  It is impossible for alcohol and drugs to be transmitted from mother to fetus since no direct intermixing of blood takes place between a mother and her unborn child. 
B)  Although no direct intermixing of blood occurs, some substances, like drugs, do reach the fetus. 
C)  A fetus may be exposed to drugs, but it cannot become addicted. 
D)  Pregnant women rarely have any direct control over teratogens. 
A)  It is impossible for alcohol and drugs to be transmitted from mother to fetus since no direct intermixing of blood takes place between a mother and her unborn child. 
B)  Although no direct intermixing of blood occurs, some substances, like drugs, do reach the fetus. 
C)  A fetus may be exposed to drugs, but it cannot become addicted. 
D)  Pregnant women rarely have any direct control over teratogens.

Question 7

According to the psychologist Carroll Izard,the most common infant expressions,in order of appearance,are

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A)  interest, joy, anger, sadness. 
B)  joy, interest, sadness, anger. 
C)  joy, sadness, anger, interest. 
D)  interest, sadness, anger, joy. 
A)  interest, joy, anger, sadness. 
B)  joy, interest, sadness, anger. 
C)  joy, sadness, anger, interest. 
D)  interest, sadness, anger, joy.

Question 8

At any stage of life,heredity,environment,and the person's individual behavior are the three factors that determine one's

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A)  accommodation level. 
B)  developmental level. 
C)  scaffolding level. 
D)  temperament. 
A)  accommodation level. 
B)  developmental level. 
C)  scaffolding level. 
D)  temperament.

Question 9

In which parental style do parents enforce rigid rules and demand strict obedience to authority?

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A)  overly permissive 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  authoritative 
D)  autonomous 
A)  overly permissive 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  authoritative 
D)  autonomous

Question 10

If a mother smokes heavily during pregnancy,it is more likely that the infant will be born

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A)  with a cleft palate. 
B)  premature and underweight. 
C)  addicted to nicotine. 
D)  with facial abnormalities. 
A)  with a cleft palate. 
B)  premature and underweight. 
C)  addicted to nicotine. 
D)  with facial abnormalities.

Exam 3: A: Human Development

Conception occurs when the

Jeremy is an infant,who is sitting in his high chair,when his big brother runs into the kitchen from the backyard and slams the door.Little Jeremy reacts to this loud noise by throwing his arms out into a hugging motion.Little Jeremy's reaction illustrates

If a woman has German measles during early pregnancy,her child may be born with heart defects,cataracts,or hearing loss.If she has German measles later in her pregnancy,the child would escape without damage.This illustrates the importance of

Specific areas on a strand of DNA that carry hereditary information are called

Regarding teratogens,which of the following statements is TRUE?

According to the psychologist Carroll Izard,the most common infant expressions,in order of appearance,are

At any stage of life,heredity,environment,and the person's individual behavior are the three factors that determine one's

In which parental style do parents enforce rigid rules and demand strict obedience to authority?

If a mother smokes heavily during pregnancy,it is more likely that the infant will be born

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

C: Applied Psychology

Appendix A: Behavioral Statistics

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