Question 1

What are the characteristics of a preoperational child?

Accepted Answer

Children are self-centered and

Question 2

Assimilation is to accommodation as

Accepted Answer

A)  necessary is to optional. 
B)  help is to hinder. 
C)  hinder is to help. 
D)  using is to changing. 
E)  aid is to obstruct 
A)  necessary is to optional. 
B)  help is to hinder. 
C)  hinder is to help. 
D)  using is to changing. 
E)  aid is to obstruct

Question 3

According to Erikson, an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust, share, and care, while still maintaining one's sense of self, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bonding. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  attachment. 
D)  attraction. 
E)  assimilation 
A)  bonding. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  attachment. 
D)  attraction. 
E)  assimilation

Question 4

In terms of temperament, Kagan noted that that about 20% of babies are "born"

Accepted Answer

A)  happy. 
B)  unpredictable. 
C)  shy. 
D)  difficult. 
E)  quiet. 
A)  happy. 
B)  unpredictable. 
C)  shy. 
D)  difficult. 
E)  quiet.

Question 5

Marisa is at a point in her pregnancy when the zygote is moving down to her uterus. Which period of prenatal development is Marisa currently experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal 
B)  embryonic 
C)  placental 
D)  germinal 
E)  vitriolic 
A)  fetal 
B)  embryonic 
C)  placental 
D)  germinal 
E)  vitriolic

Question 6

What is a key criticism of Kohlberg's morality theory?

Accepted Answer

Moral thou

Question 7

The nature-nurture controversy is primarily concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of a chronological versus a longitudinal approach. 
B)  the difference between developmental and chronological age. 
C)  the relative importance of heredity and environment. 
D)  the extent to which development is continuous or discontinuous. 
E)  whether to study similarities or differences between people. 
A)  the use of a chronological versus a longitudinal approach. 
B)  the difference between developmental and chronological age. 
C)  the relative importance of heredity and environment. 
D)  the extent to which development is continuous or discontinuous. 
E)  whether to study similarities or differences between people.

Question 8

Kohlberg suggests that the sixth stage of moral reasoning is evident when an individual acts in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  gain acceptance and avoid disapproval from others. 
B)  follow rules and avoid penalties. 
C)  support universal principles of conscience. 
D)  promote the welfare of her society. 
E)  achieve rewards and avoid punishments. 
A)  gain acceptance and avoid disapproval from others. 
B)  follow rules and avoid penalties. 
C)  support universal principles of conscience. 
D)  promote the welfare of her society. 
E)  achieve rewards and avoid punishments.

Question 9

At what stage of moral development is moral thought guided by principles that have been decided upon by the individual and may be in disagreement with accepted social norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  preoperational 
B)  preconventional 
C)  postconventional 
D)  conventional role conformity 
E)  assimilated 
A)  preoperational 
B)  preconventional 
C)  postconventional 
D)  conventional role conformity 
E)  assimilated

Question 10

Greta's child has hyperactivity, attentional difficulties, and suffers from mental retardation. If these defects can be traced to a teratogen used by Greta when she was pregnant, which was she most likely abusing?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine 
B)  cocaine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  alcohol 
E)  caffeine 
A)  nicotine 
B)  cocaine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  alcohol 
E)  caffeine

Question 11

A major cognitive advance made during the sensorimotor stage is the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  think abstractly and creatively. 
B)  solve simple problems using mental representation. 
C)  understand that the self is distinct from other people and objects. 
D)  create mental images of objects that are not physically present. 
E)  know that changes in appearance do not mean that the object itself changes. 
A)  think abstractly and creatively. 
B)  solve simple problems using mental representation. 
C)  understand that the self is distinct from other people and objects. 
D)  create mental images of objects that are not physically present. 
E)  know that changes in appearance do not mean that the object itself changes.

Question 12

Toxic substances that can harm or damage the fetus are labeled as what?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Toxic substances that can harm or damage...

Question 13

A key research interest in developmental psychology is to

Accepted Answer

A)  trace the evolution of the human race. 
B)  identify the biochemical processes involved in thought. 
C)  determine how organisms change over time. 
D)  predict adult behavior. 
E)  study the effects of genetic mutations on behavior. 
A)  trace the evolution of the human race. 
B)  identify the biochemical processes involved in thought. 
C)  determine how organisms change over time. 
D)  predict adult behavior. 
E)  study the effects of genetic mutations on behavior.

Question 14

Dr. Smith believes people who are very aggressive have become so because of their life experiences. Dr. Goldberg believes people are more or less aggressive from birth because of genetic factors. Which of the following terms best describes an issue in human development that is highlighted by their disagreement?

Accepted Answer

A)  nature versus nurture 
B)  cognition versus emotion 
C)  classical versus operant conditioning 
D)  cross-sectional studies versus longitudinal studies 
E)  continuity vs. discontinuity 
A)  nature versus nurture 
B)  cognition versus emotion 
C)  classical versus operant conditioning 
D)  cross-sectional studies versus longitudinal studies 
E)  continuity vs. discontinuity

Question 15

The specialized organ that provides nourishment and filters away waste products from the developing baby is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  umbilical cord. 
D)  embryo. 
E)  amnion 
A)  placenta. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  umbilical cord. 
D)  embryo. 
E)  amnion

Question 16

A two-month-old infant would be able to do all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize its mother. 
B)  smile socially. 
C)  roll from back to side. 
D)  lift its head and hold it erect and steady. 
E)  reason abstractly. 
A)  recognize its mother. 
B)  smile socially. 
C)  roll from back to side. 
D)  lift its head and hold it erect and steady. 
E)  reason abstractly.

Question 17

If a child is exposed to the "Strange Situation," then he or she

Accepted Answer

A)  should receive immediate medical attention. 
B)  will view novel and eccentric stimuli. 
C)  will be in a room with other children that they don't know. 
D)  will be left with a stranger or alone in an unfamiliar situation. 
E)  be asked to rate the size of various line lengths 
A)  should receive immediate medical attention. 
B)  will view novel and eccentric stimuli. 
C)  will be in a room with other children that they don't know. 
D)  will be left with a stranger or alone in an unfamiliar situation. 
E)  be asked to rate the size of various line lengths

Question 18

Obedience to rules because of the fear of punishment is a characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional morality 
B)  preconventional morality 
C)  principled morality 
D)  postconventional morality 
E)  postformal morality 
A)  conventional morality 
B)  preconventional morality 
C)  principled morality 
D)  postconventional morality 
E)  postformal morality

Question 19

In order to establish successful social interactions and relationships it is important that a child

Accepted Answer

A)  master conservation. 
B)  develop postconventional morality. 
C)  master centration. 
D)  develop a theory of mind. 
E)  A and C are 
A)  master conservation. 
B)  develop postconventional morality. 
C)  master centration. 
D)  develop a theory of mind. 
E)  A and C are

Question 20

The prenatal period ends

Accepted Answer

A)  10 days after conception. 
B)  at birth. 
C)  when the child can walk. 
D)  at puberty. 
E)  at retirement. 
A)  10 days after conception. 
B)  at birth. 
C)  when the child can walk. 
D)  at puberty. 
E)  at retirement.

What are the characteristics of a preoperational child?

Assimilation is to accommodation as

According to Erikson, an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust, share, and care, while still maintaining one's sense of self, is called

In terms of temperament, Kagan noted that that about 20% of babies are "born"

Marisa is at a point in her pregnancy when the zygote is moving down to her uterus. Which period of prenatal development is Marisa currently experiencing?

What is a key criticism of Kohlberg's morality theory?

The nature-nurture controversy is primarily concerned with

Kohlberg suggests that the sixth stage of moral reasoning is evident when an individual acts in order to

At what stage of moral development is moral thought guided by principles that have been decided upon by the individual and may be in disagreement with accepted social norms?

Greta's child has hyperactivity, attentional difficulties, and suffers from mental retardation. If these defects can be traced to a teratogen used by Greta when she was pregnant, which was she most likely abusing?

A major cognitive advance made during the sensorimotor stage is the ability to

Toxic substances that can harm or damage the fetus are labeled as what?

A key research interest in developmental psychology is to

The specialized organ that provides nourishment and filters away waste products from the developing baby is called the

A two-month-old infant would be able to do all EXCEPT

If a child is exposed to the "Strange Situation," then he or she

Obedience to rules because of the fear of punishment is a characteristic of

In order to establish successful social interactions and relationships it is important that a child

The prenatal period ends

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Exam 7: Development Over the Lifespan

What are the characteristics of a preoperational child?

Assimilation is to accommodation as

According to Erikson, an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust, share, and care, while still maintaining one's sense of self, is called

In terms of temperament, Kagan noted that that about 20% of babies are "born"

Marisa is at a point in her pregnancy when the zygote is moving down to her uterus. Which period of prenatal development is Marisa currently experiencing?

What is a key criticism of Kohlberg's morality theory?

The nature-nurture controversy is primarily concerned with

Kohlberg suggests that the sixth stage of moral reasoning is evident when an individual acts in order to

At what stage of moral development is moral thought guided by principles that have been decided upon by the individual and may be in disagreement with accepted social norms?

Greta's child has hyperactivity, attentional difficulties, and suffers from mental retardation. If these defects can be traced to a teratogen used by Greta when she was pregnant, which was she most likely abusing?

A major cognitive advance made during the sensorimotor stage is the ability to

Toxic substances that can harm or damage the fetus are labeled as what?

A key research interest in developmental psychology is to

The specialized organ that provides nourishment and filters away waste products from the developing baby is called the

A two-month-old infant would be able to do all EXCEPT

If a child is exposed to the "Strange Situation," then he or she

Obedience to rules because of the fear of punishment is a characteristic of

In order to establish successful social interactions and relationships it is important that a child

The prenatal period ends

Mind, Behavior, and Psychological Science

Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Human Nurture

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

States of Consciousness

Emotion and Motivation

Personality: Theories of the Whole Person

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies for Psychological Disorders

From Stress to Health and Well-Being

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