Exam 11: C: Human Development Across the Lifespan

Ch.13 - Social Behaviour The Skeins are a punk-rock band known for their amazing music, high energy, and their YouTube videos of pranks they play on each other while on tour. Their first album was wildly popular and they gained world-wide fame before the members of the band reached the age of 21. They have just released their fourth album, Rock >>> Pop-Punk Drama, and it lives up to its name, as their sound has changed a lot (taking on more of a rock tone than a punk vibe). They're going on tour for the new album. -In an interview about their new album,the lead singer says he wrote the first draft of the first song alone.When he presented it to the group,they made changes and it became even more different than their older music,even though they knew their fans might hate this new style.This is a case of ________.

Sunil is 23 years old and is in his last semester of university. His father, Arjun, is 58 years old and is beginning to prepare for retirement. Arjun is travelling for business to the city where Sunil attends university and the two meet up for lunch. This is the first time in a very long time that the two have had the chance to talk at length without other family members present. They confide in each other quite a bit about what is going on in their lives and discuss the emotions they have surrounding the life transitions they are considering. -Sunil tells Arjun that he thinks his father's personality has changed a lot since he was young.His father is a better listener and considers many options before acting,whereas he seemed to get frustrated quickly when Sunil was younger.Arjun is displaying ___________ in his personality characteristics.

Fifteen-year-old Adam is obsessed with violent R-rated movies and lately has started exhibiting violent behaviours himself. His mother believes Adam's behaviour is a result of what he sees in the movies. On the other hand, Adam's father thinks that things are not that simple and Adam's violent behaviour is not just a product of his environment, but also due to personal factors. Apart from his violent outbursts, Adam appears to be bashful and tentative in social situations. -Which of the following protagonists is Adam more likely to be influenced by

Ch.13 - Social Behaviour The Skeins are a punk-rock band known for their amazing music, high energy, and their YouTube videos of pranks they play on each other while on tour. Their first album was wildly popular and they gained world-wide fame before the members of the band reached the age of 21. They have just released their fourth album, Rock >>> Pop-Punk Drama, and it lives up to its name, as their sound has changed a lot (taking on more of a rock tone than a punk vibe). They're going on tour for the new album. -The band's manager is nervous about whether their new album will succeed.She is nervous because bands similar to The Skeins have made this same change in the past and have been very unsuccessful.When she brings up her worries to the band,they are most likely to react by saying ____________.

Fifteen-year-old Adam is obsessed with violent R-rated movies and lately has started exhibiting violent behaviours himself. His mother believes Adam's behaviour is a result of what he sees in the movies. On the other hand, Adam's father thinks that things are not that simple and Adam's violent behaviour is not just a product of his environment, but also due to personal factors. Apart from his violent outbursts, Adam appears to be bashful and tentative in social situations. -What does Adam's father attribute his behaviour to

Fifteen-year-old Adam is obsessed with violent R-rated movies and lately has started exhibiting violent behaviours himself. His mother believes Adam's behaviour is a result of what he sees in the movies. On the other hand, Adam's father thinks that things are not that simple and Adam's violent behaviour is not just a product of his environment, but also due to personal factors. Apart from his violent outbursts, Adam appears to be bashful and tentative in social situations. -What does Adam's mother attribute his behaviour to

Fifteen-year-old Adam is obsessed with violent R-rated movies and lately has started exhibiting violent behaviours himself. His mother believes Adam's behaviour is a result of what he sees in the movies. On the other hand, Adam's father thinks that things are not that simple and Adam's violent behaviour is not just a product of his environment, but also due to personal factors. Apart from his violent outbursts, Adam appears to be bashful and tentative in social situations. -According to Eysenck's theory,which of the following is correct about Adam

When Presho was a newborn, her parents consented to enrol her as a participant in a longitudinal study exploring childhood development. Every year in April, her parents take her to the university in their city so she can participate in some short experiments. When Presho's younger brother, Anam, is born three years later, their parents decide to enrol him as well, and he participates in the same experiments as his sister, also during their visit in April. -During Anam's second visit to the lab (when he is 2.5 years old),the researchers notice he ___________ and code this as an indication that he has reached _________ second stage of development.

Amelia and Rami are babysitting Amelia's four-year-old nephew, Nelson, and her three-year old niece, Penny. It has been nine months since Amelia and Rami last saw the kids, and they are shocked at how much they have developed in less than a year. To pass the time, they decide to do arts and crafts with the kids, and then head out to play outside after a snack. -Penny does not want to change out of her pyjamas to go play outside.Amelia wants to take control of the situation (so Penny will change and go outside to play),but she also wants to give Penny some autonomy.What does Amelia say

Janelle is a Girl Guide who is trying to sell enough cookies to win a trip to Disney World. Her parents don't have the time to take her out selling cookies door-to-door, so they hire Tamara, Janelle's cousin who is studying psychology at Carleton University, to help Janelle after school for a few weeks while she's trying to sell the cookies. The good news for Janelle is that Tamara has recently learned about the psychology of persuasion. -After customers agree to buy a box of chocolate mint cookies,Janelle mentions she has two other types of cookies with her as well.She is using the ______________.

Vasilis has been working in the same secure and well-paid job for the past few years. One day, on his way to work he loses control of his vehicle and drives into a ditch. Despite the fact that he did not sustain any injuries, he was extremely scared about losing his life. A few days after the accident, he is still thinking about how close he came to death. A month later, Vasilis proclaims to his family that the accident made him realize he needs new challenges in his life. He wants to pursue his passion and talent for drawing anime, so he will be resigning from his work and moving from Canada (where he has lived all his life) to Japan. -What need is Vasilis trying to fulfill by moving to Japan

Fifteen-year-old Adam is obsessed with violent R-rated movies and lately has started exhibiting violent behaviours himself. His mother believes Adam's behaviour is a result of what he sees in the movies. On the other hand, Adam's father thinks that things are not that simple and Adam's violent behaviour is not just a product of his environment, but also due to personal factors. Apart from his violent outbursts, Adam appears to be bashful and tentative in social situations. -How would Adam score on the five-factor model of personality

Sunil is 23 years old and is in his last semester of university. His father, Arjun, is 58 years old and is beginning to prepare for retirement. Arjun is travelling for business to the city where Sunil attends university and the two meet up for lunch. This is the first time in a very long time that the two have had the chance to talk at length without other family members present. They confide in each other quite a bit about what is going on in their lives and discuss the emotions they have surrounding the life transitions they are considering. -Arjun works as an occupational health and safety officer.He loves that his job allows him to ensure others are safe at work.He feels like he is making a contribution to society and is worried this feeling will disappear when he retires.Sunil suggests that his father look for opportunities to do volunteer work to ___________.

Samira and Tyler met in their second-year psychology class while working on a group project together with a mutual friend, Anabelle. Samira and Tyler became friends while working on the project and began dating soon after. It has now been three years and they are still together and very happy. Anabelle is dating Rod. Though Anabelle and Rod argue fairly frequently, they both love each other. -While growing up,Anabelle's mother only ever told Anabelle she loved her when Anabelle won her skating competitions or received an A+ on an assignment.According to Hazan & Shaver (1987),Anabelle and Rod are most likely to argue because _____________.

When Presho was a newborn, her parents consented to enrol her as a participant in a longitudinal study exploring childhood development. Every year in April, her parents take her to the university in their city so she can participate in some short experiments. When Presho's younger brother, Anam, is born three years later, their parents decide to enrol him as well, and he participates in the same experiments as his sister, also during their visit in April. -At age 17,Presho and Anam are asked if Robin Hood (who steals from the rich to give money to the poor)was morally right to do what he did.Presho hesitates and finally responds yes.Anam hesitates and finally responds no.These responses indicate that _____________________.

Janelle is a Girl Guide who is trying to sell enough cookies to win a trip to Disney World. Her parents don't have the time to take her out selling cookies door-to-door, so they hire Tamara, Janelle's cousin who is studying psychology at Carleton University, to help Janelle after school for a few weeks while she's trying to sell the cookies. The good news for Janelle is that Tamara has recently learned about the psychology of persuasion. -Tamara is pulling a wagon with a bunch of Girl Guide cookie boxes.The wagon has a squeaky wheel that makes a lot of noise on the bumpy sidewalk.The number of people who notice Tamara is _______.

Alaina is a judge at a national gymnastics competition. The previous national champion just performed her floor routine. Though the gymnast made multiple errors, the first three judges award her with very high scores. Because of the errors the gymnast made, Alaina believes the gymnast should receive a lower score. She is conflicted about whether she should side with the rest of the judges or whether she should award the gymnast the score Alaina thinks she deserves. -On her way in to judge the competition,Alaina heard someone say "All judges are snobs and will give high scores to their favourites,whether or not they mess up." This person's statement reflects a ____________ of gymnastics judges.

Ch.13 - Social Behaviour The Skeins are a punk-rock band known for their amazing music, high energy, and their YouTube videos of pranks they play on each other while on tour. Their first album was wildly popular and they gained world-wide fame before the members of the band reached the age of 21. They have just released their fourth album, Rock >>> Pop-Punk Drama, and it lives up to its name, as their sound has changed a lot (taking on more of a rock tone than a punk vibe). They're going on tour for the new album. -Madeleine was a huge fan of The Skeins' first three albums,but is not quite sure whether she likes their new sound.According to ____________,if she goes to their latest concert,she is more likely to love their new album.

Vasilis has been working in the same secure and well-paid job for the past few years. One day, on his way to work he loses control of his vehicle and drives into a ditch. Despite the fact that he did not sustain any injuries, he was extremely scared about losing his life. A few days after the accident, he is still thinking about how close he came to death. A month later, Vasilis proclaims to his family that the accident made him realize he needs new challenges in his life. He wants to pursue his passion and talent for drawing anime, so he will be resigning from his work and moving from Canada (where he has lived all his life) to Japan. -Vasilis' self-concept will likely include __________ whereas,Arimi's will include______.

Janelle is a Girl Guide who is trying to sell enough cookies to win a trip to Disney World. Her parents don't have the time to take her out selling cookies door-to-door, so they hire Tamara, Janelle's cousin who is studying psychology at Carleton University, to help Janelle after school for a few weeks while she's trying to sell the cookies. The good news for Janelle is that Tamara has recently learned about the psychology of persuasion. -Janelle knocks on the door of someone who says they hate and have always hated Girl Guide cookies.Tamara told Janelle that in this case it would be best to _______________.