Question 1

Jayden is a neonate.As she begins her journey through the life span,the first psychosocial dilemma she will face,according to Erikson,will be

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A)  independence versus dependence. 
B)  initiative versus guilt. 
C)  trust versus mistrust. 
D)  attachment versus confusion. 
A)  independence versus dependence. 
B)  initiative versus guilt. 
C)  trust versus mistrust. 
D)  attachment versus confusion.

Question 2

Ryff includes which of the following in her elements of adult well-being?

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A)  self-centeredness 
B)  positive relations with others 
C)  escape from dominance 
D)  subversion of negativity 
A)  self-centeredness 
B)  positive relations with others 
C)  escape from dominance 
D)  subversion of negativity

Question 3

When Bobby misbehaves in a store,his father looks angrily at him,does not speak to him,and walks away,ignoring Bobby's pleas for forgiveness.Bobby's father is exhibiting which approach to controlling Bobby's behavior?

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A)  withdrawal of love 
B)  power assertion 
C)  passive enforcement 
D)  management techniques 
A)  withdrawal of love 
B)  power assertion 
C)  passive enforcement 
D)  management techniques

Question 4

Spanking or taking away toys or privileges are examples of

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A)  management techniques. 
B)  power assertion. 
C)  passive enforcement. 
D)  withdrawal of love. 
A)  management techniques. 
B)  power assertion. 
C)  passive enforcement. 
D)  withdrawal of love.

Question 5

To categorize people's level of moral development using Kohlberg's approach,a psychologist would

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A)  observe their behavior in situations in which conflicts occur between personal needs and those of others. 
B)  pose situations involving moral dilemmas to them and study the reasons they give for the actions they recommend. 
C)  ask them to classify behaviors as legal, illegal, moral, and immoral. 
D)  ask them to rank values that involve specific ways of reaching their own goals from most important to least important. 
A)  observe their behavior in situations in which conflicts occur between personal needs and those of others. 
B)  pose situations involving moral dilemmas to them and study the reasons they give for the actions they recommend. 
C)  ask them to classify behaviors as legal, illegal, moral, and immoral. 
D)  ask them to rank values that involve specific ways of reaching their own goals from most important to least important.

Question 6

Regarding crystallized abilities,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Crystallized abilities may actually improve into one's 60s. 
B)  Crystallized abilities include vocabulary and stored-up facts. 
C)  Crystallized abilities require speed or rapid learning. 
D)  Crystallized abilities can offset declines in fluid abilities. 
A)  Crystallized abilities may actually improve into one's 60s. 
B)  Crystallized abilities include vocabulary and stored-up facts. 
C)  Crystallized abilities require speed or rapid learning. 
D)  Crystallized abilities can offset declines in fluid abilities.

Question 7

Aging has NOT been shown to affect one's

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A)  speed in decision-making. 
B)  fluid abilities. 
C)  ability to learn new things rapidly. 
D)  crystallized abilities. 
A)  speed in decision-making. 
B)  fluid abilities. 
C)  ability to learn new things rapidly. 
D)  crystallized abilities.

Question 8

Little Billy is constantly climbing,exploring,and trying to do things for himself.His parents try to restrict this exploring and also tend to ridicule his efforts when he makes a mess.According to Erikson,the actions of Billy's parents may cause Billy to feel

Accepted Answer

A)  shame and doubt. 
B)  guilt. 
C)  mistrust. 
D)  inferiority. 
A)  shame and doubt. 
B)  guilt. 
C)  mistrust. 
D)  inferiority.

Question 9

Paula has been a teacher for 20 years,and she is still trying to find new,creative ways to help her students learn.Erikson would say that Paula is exhibiting

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A)  initiative. 
B)  integrity. 
C)  generativity. 
D)  industry. 
A)  initiative. 
B)  integrity. 
C)  generativity. 
D)  industry.

Question 10

Frequent and severe spankings have

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A)  been shown to decrease aggression. 
B)  been shown to increase aggression. 
C)  been found to cause fewer problem behaviors. 
D)  not caused long-term emotional damage. 
A)  been shown to decrease aggression. 
B)  been shown to increase aggression. 
C)  been found to cause fewer problem behaviors. 
D)  not caused long-term emotional damage.

Question 11

The preconventional level of moral development is most characteristic of

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A)  adults. 
B)  adolescents. 
C)  young children and delinquents. 
D)  young adults. 
A)  adults. 
B)  adolescents. 
C)  young children and delinquents. 
D)  young adults.

Question 12

A recent report found that a significant number of men in first-year college think unwanted sexual aggression is acceptable.These men are exhibiting which level of moral development regarding their acceptance of unwanted sexual aggression?

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A)  preformal 
B)  preconventional 
C)  conventional 
D)  postconventional 
A)  preformal 
B)  preconventional 
C)  conventional 
D)  postconventional

Question 13

Research has found the healthiest,happiest older people

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A)  keep up their physical strength and agility. 
B)  are connected with others. 
C)  hold grudges, which helps maintain memory. 
D)  live in a nursing facility with 24-hour care. 
A)  keep up their physical strength and agility. 
B)  are connected with others. 
C)  hold grudges, which helps maintain memory. 
D)  live in a nursing facility with 24-hour care.

Question 14

Leaving one's doll out in the yard and the doll getting wet would be considered a

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A)  logical consequence. 
B)  natural consequence. 
C)  positive punishment. 
D)  negative punishment. 
A)  logical consequence. 
B)  natural consequence. 
C)  positive punishment. 
D)  negative punishment.

Question 15

Having a positive evaluation of oneself and regarding oneself as a worthwhile person is called

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A)  narcissism. 
B)  egocentrism. 
C)  self-awareness. 
D)  self-esteem. 
A)  narcissism. 
B)  egocentrism. 
C)  self-awareness. 
D)  self-esteem.

Question 16

Skills that must be mastered or personal changes that must be made for optimal development,such as learning to read,adjusting to sexual maturity,or establishing a vocation are best described as

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A)  developmental milestones. 
B)  psychosocial dilemmas. 
C)  moral dilemmas. 
D)  developmental tasks. 
A)  developmental milestones. 
B)  psychosocial dilemmas. 
C)  moral dilemmas. 
D)  developmental tasks.

Question 17

Regarding adult development,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  About 50 percent of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis. 
B)  It is more common to make a "midcourse correction" at midlife than it is to "survive a crisis." 
C)  Difficult turning points in life can serve as "wake-up calls" that create opportunities for personal growth. 
D)  Ideally, the midlife transition involves reworking old identities, achieving valued goals, finding one's own truths, and preparing for old age. 
A)  About 50 percent of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis. 
B)  It is more common to make a "midcourse correction" at midlife than it is to "survive a crisis." 
C)  Difficult turning points in life can serve as "wake-up calls" that create opportunities for personal growth. 
D)  Ideally, the midlife transition involves reworking old identities, achieving valued goals, finding one's own truths, and preparing for old age.

Question 18

Regarding Kohlberg's moral development levels,which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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A)  The rate of advancement through Kohlberg's moral development levels is relatively constant for every individual. 
B)  Almost everyone reaches the postconventional level. 
C)  Young children and delinquents most frequently show moral reasoning at the preconventional level. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  The rate of advancement through Kohlberg's moral development levels is relatively constant for every individual. 
B)  Almost everyone reaches the postconventional level. 
C)  Young children and delinquents most frequently show moral reasoning at the preconventional level. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 19

At each life stage,which of the following must be mastered for optimal development?

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A)  developmental initiatives 
B)  developmental tasks 
C)  personality crises 
D)  personality skills 
A)  developmental initiatives 
B)  developmental tasks 
C)  personality crises 
D)  personality skills

Question 20

In general,one's approach to dying

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A)  is fixed and invariant. 
B)  should follow Kübler-Ross's order if the person shows successful coping. 
C)  will mirror his or her style of living. 
D)  depends on one's age and gender with young people never reaching acceptance. 
A)  is fixed and invariant. 
B)  should follow Kübler-Ross's order if the person shows successful coping. 
C)  will mirror his or her style of living. 
D)  depends on one's age and gender with young people never reaching acceptance.

Exam 3: C: Human Development

Jayden is a neonate.As she begins her journey through the life span,the first psychosocial dilemma she will face,according to Erikson,will be

Ryff includes which of the following in her elements of adult well-being?

When Bobby misbehaves in a store,his father looks angrily at him,does not speak to him,and walks away,ignoring Bobby's pleas for forgiveness.Bobby's father is exhibiting which approach to controlling Bobby's behavior?

Spanking or taking away toys or privileges are examples of

To categorize people's level of moral development using Kohlberg's approach,a psychologist would

Regarding crystallized abilities,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Aging has NOT been shown to affect one's

Little Billy is constantly climbing,exploring,and trying to do things for himself.His parents try to restrict this exploring and also tend to ridicule his efforts when he makes a mess.According to Erikson,the actions of Billy's parents may cause Billy to feel

Paula has been a teacher for 20 years,and she is still trying to find new,creative ways to help her students learn.Erikson would say that Paula is exhibiting

Frequent and severe spankings have

The preconventional level of moral development is most characteristic of

A recent report found that a significant number of men in first-year college think unwanted sexual aggression is acceptable.These men are exhibiting which level of moral development regarding their acceptance of unwanted sexual aggression?

Research has found the healthiest,happiest older people

Leaving one's doll out in the yard and the doll getting wet would be considered a

Having a positive evaluation of oneself and regarding oneself as a worthwhile person is called

Skills that must be mastered or personal changes that must be made for optimal development,such as learning to read,adjusting to sexual maturity,or establishing a vocation are best described as

Regarding adult development,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding Kohlberg's moral development levels,which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

At each life stage,which of the following must be mastered for optimal development?

In general,one's approach to dying

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