Question 1

The key motivation for someone with a strong sense of performance goals is to

Accepted Answer

A) significantly improve his or her performance. 
B) process information as deeply as possible. 
C) feel value from the learning process. 
D) be seen as smart and not dumb. 
A) significantly improve his or her performance. 
B) process information as deeply as possible. 
C) feel value from the learning process. 
D) be seen as smart and not dumb. D

Question 2

Which of the following is the least flexible factor in "sorting" adolescents into high and low future success routes?

Accepted Answer

A) household economics 
B) childhood IQ 
C) parent involvement 
D) peer influence 
A) household economics 
B) childhood IQ 
C) parent involvement 
D) peer influence B

Question 3

Five-year-old Oliver,who knows both English and Spanish,has a more efficient working memory than his five-year-old friend Max,who only knows English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Marcus recently began taking a night class at the community college - thirty years after he graduated from high school.Why is Marcus likely taking the class?

Accepted Answer

A) because he wants to better himself 
B) because he enjoys learning new things 
C) because his job requires new knowledge 
D) because his cognitive skills need a boost 
A) because he wants to better himself 
B) because he enjoys learning new things 
C) because his job requires new knowledge 
D) because his cognitive skills need a boost

Question 5

Sarah is just starting first grade.How many words will she draw on to communicate with friends and teachers?

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A) 15,000 
B) 1,000 
C) 5,000 
D) 10,000 
A) 15,000 
B) 1,000 
C) 5,000 
D) 10,000

Question 6

Because she has traveled all over the world and had many different jobs during her 75 years,Olga has a very rich understanding of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) phonemes 
B) semantics 
C) morphemes 
D) prosody 
A) phonemes 
B) semantics 
C) morphemes 
D) prosody

Question 7

When someone is speaking to three-month-old Donte,which of the following styles will most likely capture his attention?

Accepted Answer

A) low-pitch sounds and nonvaried intonation 
B) low-pitch sounds and varied intonation 
C) high-pitch sounds and nonvaried intonation 
D) high-pitch sounds and varied intonation 
A) low-pitch sounds and nonvaried intonation 
B) low-pitch sounds and varied intonation 
C) high-pitch sounds and nonvaried intonation 
D) high-pitch sounds and varied intonation

Question 8

A nonprofit organization welcomed 100 people to participate in a new 10-week adult literacy training program.How many of the attendees did not complete the program?

Accepted Answer

A) 32 
B) 47 
C) 61 
D) 73 
A) 32 
B) 47 
C) 61 
D) 73

Question 9

_____ are the basic units of meaning in a language.

Accepted Answer

A) Phonemes 
B) Syntax 
C) Morphemes 
D) Intonation 
A) Phonemes 
B) Syntax 
C) Morphemes 
D) Intonation

Question 10

Unskilled readers tend to _____ more than skilled readers.

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A) rely on phonological cues 
B) make sure their eyes "hit" all words 
C) use context to help identify words 
D) connect letters and sounds 
A) rely on phonological cues 
B) make sure their eyes "hit" all words 
C) use context to help identify words 
D) connect letters and sounds

Question 11

Universal grammar is best described as

Accepted Answer

A) a list of the manner in which all words should be pronounced. 
B) the biological factor that limits the specific language a newborn will acquire. 
C) the belief that there are an unlimited number of possibilities for forming language. 
D) a system of common rules and properties for learning any of the world's languages. 
A) a list of the manner in which all words should be pronounced. 
B) the biological factor that limits the specific language a newborn will acquire. 
C) the belief that there are an unlimited number of possibilities for forming language. 
D) a system of common rules and properties for learning any of the world's languages.

Question 12

Now that her children have finished college and moved out of the house,40-year-old Dr.Rita Sanchez will likely experience an increase in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) social motivation 
B) career motivation 
C) academic motivation 
D) intrinsic motivation 
A) social motivation 
B) career motivation 
C) academic motivation 
D) intrinsic motivation

Question 13

Lakesha believes that her abilities and talents are malleable,and that if she works hard enough she will be able to improve her grades.What type of mindset does Lakesha have?

Accepted Answer

A) fixed 
B) growth 
C) internal 
D) external 
A) fixed 
B) growth 
C) internal 
D) external

Question 14

Explain the difference between mastery motivation and achievement motivation,noting how they change as people develop over the life span.Provide examples to support your thinking.

Accepted Answer

Mastery motivation and achievement motiv

Question 15

Which example best illustrates mastery motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Terrell's innate ability to understand phonemes 
B) Vuong's innate drive to succeed 
C) George's parents' rewards for his academic success 
D) Marta's extremely large vocabulary 
A) Terrell's innate ability to understand phonemes 
B) Vuong's innate drive to succeed 
C) George's parents' rewards for his academic success 
D) Marta's extremely large vocabulary

Question 16

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is activated by exposure to language. 
B) It determines the language an infant speaks. 
C) It involves specific areas of the brain. 
D) It helps a child learn the specific language to which he or she is exposed. 
A) It is activated by exposure to language. 
B) It determines the language an infant speaks. 
C) It involves specific areas of the brain. 
D) It helps a child learn the specific language to which he or she is exposed.

Question 17

Research on adult education has shown that

Accepted Answer

A) literacy programs for adults tend to be highly successful. 
B) older adult college students are more likely to be motivated by external expectations than traditional students. 
C) adult men tend to return to the classroom for personal enrichment reasons. 
D) returning adult students often put more effort into learning material because they want or need to use the information. 
A) literacy programs for adults tend to be highly successful. 
B) older adult college students are more likely to be motivated by external expectations than traditional students. 
C) adult men tend to return to the classroom for personal enrichment reasons. 
D) returning adult students often put more effort into learning material because they want or need to use the information.

Question 18

A random sampling of 100 American adults are gathered to participate in a focus group discussion.How many of the attendees can read at no higher than a third grade level?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 9 
C) 14 
D) 21 
A) 5 
B) 9 
C) 14 
D) 21

Question 19

Chomsky proposed that humans are born with a common set of rules and properties for learning any language in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Based on statistics,which of the following plays a key role in low adult literacy rates?

Accepted Answer

A) genetics 
B) education 
C) citizenship 
D) culture 
A) genetics 
B) education 
C) citizenship 
D) culture

The key motivation for someone with a strong sense of performance goals is to

Which of the following is the least flexible factor in "sorting" adolescents into high and low future success routes?

Five-year-old Oliver,who knows both English and Spanish,has a more efficient working memory than his five-year-old friend Max,who only knows English.

Marcus recently began taking a night class at the community college - thirty years after he graduated from high school.Why is Marcus likely taking the class?

Sarah is just starting first grade.How many words will she draw on to communicate with friends and teachers?

Because she has traveled all over the world and had many different jobs during her 75 years,Olga has a very rich understanding of ________.

When someone is speaking to three-month-old Donte,which of the following styles will most likely capture his attention?

A nonprofit organization welcomed 100 people to participate in a new 10-week adult literacy training program.How many of the attendees did not complete the program?

_____ are the basic units of meaning in a language.

Unskilled readers tend to _____ more than skilled readers.

Universal grammar is best described as

Now that her children have finished college and moved out of the house,40-year-old Dr.Rita Sanchez will likely experience an increase in which of the following?

Lakesha believes that her abilities and talents are malleable,and that if she works hard enough she will be able to improve her grades.What type of mindset does Lakesha have?

Explain the difference between mastery motivation and achievement motivation,noting how they change as people develop over the life span.Provide examples to support your thinking.

Which example best illustrates mastery motivation?

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

Research on adult education has shown that

A random sampling of 100 American adults are gathered to participate in a focus group discussion.How many of the attendees can read at no higher than a third grade level?

Chomsky proposed that humans are born with a common set of rules and properties for learning any language in the world.

Based on statistics,which of the following plays a key role in low adult literacy rates?

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The key motivation for someone with a strong sense of performance goals is to

Which of the following is the least flexible factor in "sorting" adolescents into high and low future success routes?

Five-year-old Oliver,who knows both English and Spanish,has a more efficient working memory than his five-year-old friend Max,who only knows English.

Marcus recently began taking a night class at the community college - thirty years after he graduated from high school.Why is Marcus likely taking the class?

Sarah is just starting first grade.How many words will she draw on to communicate with friends and teachers?

Because she has traveled all over the world and had many different jobs during her 75 years,Olga has a very rich understanding of ________.

When someone is speaking to three-month-old Donte,which of the following styles will most likely capture his attention?

A nonprofit organization welcomed 100 people to participate in a new 10-week adult literacy training program.How many of the attendees did not complete the program?

_____ are the basic units of meaning in a language.

Unskilled readers tend to _____ more than skilled readers.

Universal grammar is best described as

Now that her children have finished college and moved out of the house,40-year-old Dr.Rita Sanchez will likely experience an increase in which of the following?

Lakesha believes that her abilities and talents are malleable,and that if she works hard enough she will be able to improve her grades.What type of mindset does Lakesha have?

Explain the difference between mastery motivation and achievement motivation,noting how they change as people develop over the life span.Provide examples to support your thinking.

Which example best illustrates mastery motivation?

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

Research on adult education has shown that

A random sampling of 100 American adults are gathered to participate in a focus group discussion.How many of the attendees can read at no higher than a third grade level?

Chomsky proposed that humans are born with a common set of rules and properties for learning any language in the world.

Based on statistics,which of the following plays a key role in low adult literacy rates?

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Genes,Environment,and Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Body, Brain, and Health

Sensation, Perception, and Action

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Emotions, Attachment, and Social Relationships

The Family

Developmental Psychopathology

The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

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