Exam 3: C: Human Development

Most older children and adults exhibit moral reasoning at which level of moral development?

Erikson termed the conflicts one experiences between personal impulses and the social world

Jeb is finishing high school,and he does not know whether he wants to go to college or get a job.Rather than explore the options,he chooses to stay home during the summer and watch television.Erikson would say that Jeb is exhibiting

If a person fails to develop a sense of integrity and self-respect in later adulthood,feelings of which of the following tend to result?

When communicating with one's children,Thomas Gordon suggests that parents use

Margaret and Jason have chosen to use punishment with their two children.In which of the following situations did they follow the guidelines for using physical punishment?

Melissa is often described by her teacher as a "model" child or unusually "good." However,she also tends to be somewhat insecure,anxious,and dependent on adults for approval.According to the research on child discipline techniques,Melissa's parents are most likely using which discipline approach?

Which of the following is NOT a way that generativity can be expressed?

Resolving the psychosocial dilemma at each stage

Many modern parents in their attempts to empower their children imposed few limits on their behavior and tried to make the children feel "special." These children tended to do all of the following EXCEPT

Because she does not want to "spoil" her new baby,Theresa feeds and takes care of her baby's physical needs when she thinks the baby needs the care,not when the baby cries to indicate his needs.If Theresa continues caring for the baby in this way,the baby is likely to develop

Which style of parenting is most likely to produce spoiled,self-indulgent children who have little self-control?

A child who is just starting school and trying to develop learning skills is in Erikson's stage called

Elaine and Jeffery have been married for five years.Elaine spends her time taking care of their two-year-old son,while Jeffery spends his time watching television or going out "with the guys." She and Jeffery do not share any common interests,and they seldom talk to each other except about their son.Erikson would say that Elaine is experiencing

Gerald is 75 years old and finds that he has some difficulty with speedy decision-making,but he often surprises his grandchildren by relating a storehouse of facts from long-term memory.This ability to retrieve stored facts illustrates

Which of the following psychologists is known for developing a theory of moral development?

Career difficulties and unemployment can pose serious challenges to adult well-being not only because of financial pressures but also because many adults derive which of the following from their work?

As death draws near,the person begins to recognize that death cannot be prevented and that he or she will be separated from friends,loved ones,and the familiar routines of life.This fourth stage of impending death is

Talia is 17 years old and is dealing with her conflicting experiences as a student,friend,athlete,worker,daughter,and girlfriend.In the next few years,Talia must integrate these experiences into a unified sense of self.According to Erikson,Talia is experiencing which psychosocial dilemma?

If her parents encourage little Tanya to ask questions,to use her imagination,and give her the freedom to choose activities,according to Erikson,they are encouraging Tanya to develop