Question 1

According to research by Thomas, Chess, and Birch, our temperament is a result of _____.

Accepted Answer

our geneti

Question 2

The ability to utilize logical thought to assess abstract situations is referred to as _____, which is attained in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) naive idealism; formal operational 
B) hypothetico-deductive thinking; formal operational 
C) egocentrism; preoperational 
D) hypothetico-deductive thinking; concrete operational 
A) naive idealism; formal operational 
B) hypothetico-deductive thinking; formal operational 
C) egocentrism; preoperational 
D) hypothetico-deductive thinking; concrete operational

Question 3

Developmental psychologists are especially interested in studying individuals across the lifespan, and typically examine the _____, _____, and _____ domains of development.

Accepted Answer

physical;

Question 4

When 22-month-old Matteo exclaims, "Mamma, pick up!" he is demonstrating _____

Accepted Answer

A) an inability to properly process phonemes. 
B) an underextension error. 
C) an overregularization error. 
D) telegraphic speech. 
A) an inability to properly process phonemes. 
B) an underextension error. 
C) an overregularization error. 
D) telegraphic speech.

Question 5

Julianna is a chemistry professor and is established in her career. Even after 20 years of employment, she enjoys her work thoroughly and intends on staying there until retirement. Based on the research by Donald Super, in which of the phases of career development is Julianna?

Accepted Answer

A) the growth stage 
B) the maintenance stage 
C) the stabilization stage 
D) the exploratory stage 
A) the growth stage 
B) the maintenance stage 
C) the stabilization stage 
D) the exploratory stage

Question 6

According to Erikson, _____ is essential for the successful resolution of the intimacy vs. inferiority stage.

Accepted Answer

ahealthy identity OR a sense o

Question 7

Sixteen-month-old Nina cries and appears distressed when her parents leave her with the babysitter she has known since she was born. Nina is demonstrating _____

Accepted Answer

A) temperamental issues. 
B) stranger anxiety. 
C) an avoidant attachment. 
D) separation anxiety. 
A) temperamental issues. 
B) stranger anxiety. 
C) an avoidant attachment. 
D) separation anxiety.

Question 8

Michael is in the process of reflecting on his 55 years of life. He realizes that he has not contributed anything substantial to society, nor has he left any type of legacy in terms of his family or his work. He is "feeling stuck" at this point in his life, which is preventing him from moving ahead. Which stage of psychosocial development best describes Michael?

Accepted Answer

A) identity vs. role confusion 
B) ego integrity vs. despair 
C) intimacy vs. isolation 
D) generativity vs. stagnation 
A) identity vs. role confusion 
B) ego integrity vs. despair 
C) intimacy vs. isolation 
D) generativity vs. stagnation

Question 9

Feeling the need to mentor or create something worthy for the next generation is the objective in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) generativity vs. stagnation 
B) identity vs. role confusion 
C) intimacy vs. isolation 
D) industry vs. inferiority 
A) generativity vs. stagnation 
B) identity vs. role confusion 
C) intimacy vs. isolation 
D) industry vs. inferiority

Question 10

Three-year-old Toni and her family got a new Yorkie puppy last week. The puppy's name is Maxine and it weighs only 2 pounds. Her neighbors also got a new puppy, but they got a large-breed St. Bernard. When Toni went to her neighbors' home to visit their puppy, who weighed 15 pounds at only 8 weeks of age, Toni refused to believe it was actually a puppy. Toni was demonstrating _____

Accepted Answer

A) an underextension error. 
B) a misuse of telegraphic speech. 
C) an overextension error. 
D) a phonemic error. 
A) an underextension error. 
B) a misuse of telegraphic speech. 
C) an overextension error. 
D) a phonemic error.

Question 11

Which of the following is most known for studying a child's thinking and cognitions and how they change over time?

Accepted Answer

A) Erik Erikson 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Harry Harlow 
D) Jean Piaget 
A) Erik Erikson 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Harry Harlow 
D) Jean Piaget

Question 12

_____ is a process in which the reductions in the speed of neural transmission lead to a slowing of physical and mental functions.

Accepted Answer

A) Anticipatory aging 
B) Expected neural tapering 
C) General slowing 
D) Emerging aging 
A) Anticipatory aging 
B) Expected neural tapering 
C) General slowing 
D) Emerging aging

Question 13

Seven-year-old Francesca brings home her worksheet from second grade with a big gold star on it. Her foster parent is so proud of her that she hangs it on the refrigerator for everyone to see. According to the psychosocial stages of development, this will likely cause Francesca to develop a _____

Accepted Answer

A) sense that people can be trusted. 
B) sense of happiness about initiating new activities. 
C) sense of "feeling stuck" and not feel like she has accomplished anything important. 
D) sense of pride regarding her accomplishments. 
A) sense that people can be trusted. 
B) sense of happiness about initiating new activities. 
C) sense of "feeling stuck" and not feel like she has accomplished anything important. 
D) sense of pride regarding her accomplishments.

Question 14

Mental flexibility and abstract reasoning make up _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) crystallized 
B) nonverbal 
C) perceptual 
D) fluid 
A) crystallized 
B) nonverbal 
C) perceptual 
D) fluid

Question 15

In Ainsworth's study of American children and their attachment to their caretakers, she found that about _____

Accepted Answer

A) 5% showed a resistant attachment. 
B) 25% showed a resistant attachment. 
C) 35% demonstrated an avoidant attachment. 
D) 65% showed a secure attachment. 
A) 5% showed a resistant attachment. 
B) 25% showed a resistant attachment. 
C) 35% demonstrated an avoidant attachment. 
D) 65% showed a secure attachment.

Question 16

Six-month old Hanna is in the _____ stage of cognitive development, whereas her 5-year-old brother is likely in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) preoperational; concrete operations 
B) sensorimotor; preoperational 
C) formal operations; sensorimotor 
D) concrete operations; concrete operations 
A) preoperational; concrete operations 
B) sensorimotor; preoperational 
C) formal operations; sensorimotor 
D) concrete operations; concrete operations

Question 17

Why don't some individuals reach the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg felt that individuals could not

Question 18

Gabriel is a 16-month-old boy who lives with his mom and grandma. He calls his mom "Mama" and his grandma "Nona." Last week, Gabriel was at the grocery store with his mom and saw a little lady with white hair and glasses that looked similar to his grandma. He immediately called her "Nona." Gabriel demonstrated _____

Accepted Answer

A) an underextension error. 
B) a misuse of telegraphic speech. 
C) an overextension error. 
D) a phonemic error. 
A) an underextension error. 
B) a misuse of telegraphic speech. 
C) an overextension error. 
D) a phonemic error.

Question 19

Twenty-nine-year-old Ginny, though having a strong sense of who she is, has not yet been able to find that significant other for whom she has been searching. She has decided that being on her own is a perfectly acceptable choice and is learning to enjoy it. What psychosocial stage of development best describes Ginny?

Accepted Answer

A) industry vs. inferiority 
B) intimacy vs. isolation 
C) generativity vs. stagnation 
D) identity vs. role confusion 
A) industry vs. inferiority 
B) intimacy vs. isolation 
C) generativity vs. stagnation 
D) identity vs. role confusion

Question 20

Which of the following is FALSE regarding teens' development?

Accepted Answer

A) Teens with permissive parents were more likely to use alcohol and drugs and have conduct problems. 
B) Most adolescents have good relationships with their parents. 
C) Teens with authoritarian parents experienced less self-reliance and self-confidence in adolescence. 
D) Research shows that the authoritarian parenting style during adolescence is the least effective type of parenting. 
A) Teens with permissive parents were more likely to use alcohol and drugs and have conduct problems. 
B) Most adolescents have good relationships with their parents. 
C) Teens with authoritarian parents experienced less self-reliance and self-confidence in adolescence. 
D) Research shows that the authoritarian parenting style during adolescence is the least effective type of parenting.

According to research by Thomas, Chess, and Birch, our temperament is a result of _____.

The ability to utilize logical thought to assess abstract situations is referred to as _, which is attained in the _ stage.

Developmental psychologists are especially interested in studying individuals across the lifespan, and typically examine the ___, _, and ___ domains of development.

When 22-month-old Matteo exclaims, "Mamma, pick up!" he is demonstrating _____

Julianna is a chemistry professor and is established in her career. Even after 20 years of employment, she enjoys her work thoroughly and intends on staying there until retirement. Based on the research by Donald Super, in which of the phases of career development is Julianna?

According to Erikson, _____ is essential for the successful resolution of the intimacy vs. inferiority stage.

Sixteen-month-old Nina cries and appears distressed when her parents leave her with the babysitter she has known since she was born. Nina is demonstrating _____

Feeling the need to mentor or create something worthy for the next generation is the objective in the _____ stage.

Which of the following is most known for studying a child's thinking and cognitions and how they change over time?

_____ is a process in which the reductions in the speed of neural transmission lead to a slowing of physical and mental functions.

Seven-year-old Francesca brings home her worksheet from second grade with a big gold star on it. Her foster parent is so proud of her that she hangs it on the refrigerator for everyone to see. According to the psychosocial stages of development, this will likely cause Francesca to develop a _____

Mental flexibility and abstract reasoning make up _____ intelligence.

In Ainsworth's study of American children and their attachment to their caretakers, she found that about _____

Six-month old Hanna is in the _ stage of cognitive development, whereas her 5-year-old brother is likely in the _ stage.

Why don't some individuals reach the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding teens' development?

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Exam 8: Human Development

According to research by Thomas, Chess, and Birch, our temperament is a result of _____.

The ability to utilize logical thought to assess abstract situations is referred to as _____, which is attained in the _____ stage.

Developmental psychologists are especially interested in studying individuals across the lifespan, and typically examine the _____, _____, and _____ domains of development.

When 22-month-old Matteo exclaims, "Mamma, pick up!" he is demonstrating _____

Julianna is a chemistry professor and is established in her career. Even after 20 years of employment, she enjoys her work thoroughly and intends on staying there until retirement. Based on the research by Donald Super, in which of the phases of career development is Julianna?

According to Erikson, _____ is essential for the successful resolution of the intimacy vs. inferiority stage.

Sixteen-month-old Nina cries and appears distressed when her parents leave her with the babysitter she has known since she was born. Nina is demonstrating _____

Feeling the need to mentor or create something worthy for the next generation is the objective in the _____ stage.

Which of the following is most known for studying a child's thinking and cognitions and how they change over time?

_____ is a process in which the reductions in the speed of neural transmission lead to a slowing of physical and mental functions.

Seven-year-old Francesca brings home her worksheet from second grade with a big gold star on it. Her foster parent is so proud of her that she hangs it on the refrigerator for everyone to see. According to the psychosocial stages of development, this will likely cause Francesca to develop a _____

Mental flexibility and abstract reasoning make up _____ intelligence.

In Ainsworth's study of American children and their attachment to their caretakers, she found that about _____

Six-month old Hanna is in the _____ stage of cognitive development, whereas her 5-year-old brother is likely in the _____ stage.

Why don't some individuals reach the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding teens' development?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Defining Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Human Sexuality and Gender

Filters

The ability to utilize logical thought to assess abstract situations is referred to as _, which is attained in the _ stage.

Developmental psychologists are especially interested in studying individuals across the lifespan, and typically examine the ___, _, and ___ domains of development.

Six-month old Hanna is in the _ stage of cognitive development, whereas her 5-year-old brother is likely in the _ stage.