Question 1

The field of cognitive development is greatly indebted to the seminal work of the Swiss scholar ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jung 
B)  Freud 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  Piaget 
A)  Jung 
B)  Freud 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  Piaget

Question 2

Gilles is currently 8 months old.According to Piaget,Gilles is in the _________ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gilles is currently 8 months old.According to...

Question 3

On Monday,Jacques announces to his parents that he wants to be called "Jack." On Wednesday,he says he wants to drop out of school.On Friday,he says he wants to get a tattoo and become an architect.Erikson would say that Jacques is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  isolation 
B)  inferiority 
C)  role confusion 
D)  stagnation 
E)  mistrust 
A)  isolation 
B)  inferiority 
C)  role confusion 
D)  stagnation 
E)  mistrust

Question 4

Rhonda is currently 9 years old.Rhonda is most likely in the _______ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorimotor 
B)  locomotor 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  formal operational 
A)  sensorimotor 
B)  locomotor 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  formal operational

Question 5

Currently,about _______ of American marriages end in divorce.Most divorces occur between couples in their ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  40%; twenties 
B)  50%; twenties 
C)  65%; twenties 
D)  50%; forties 
A)  40%; twenties 
B)  50%; twenties 
C)  65%; twenties 
D)  50%; forties

Question 6

Edward is currently in the second grade.According to Piaget,Edward is in the ________ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorimotor 
B)  preoperational 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  formal operational 
A)  sensorimotor 
B)  preoperational 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  formal operational

Question 7

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease reflect a gradual decline in the production of the neurotransmitter ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  serotonin 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  serotonin

Question 8

The fetal period is the longest stage of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which alternative is the definition of the amniotic sac

Accepted Answer

A)  A structure that transfers material to the fetus 
B)  A fluid-filled reservoir that acts as a cushion and temperature regulator 
C)  A fluid-filled reservoir that reduces the transfer of teratogens. 
D)  An organ that allows the exchange of nutrients with the mother 
A)  A structure that transfers material to the fetus 
B)  A fluid-filled reservoir that acts as a cushion and temperature regulator 
C)  A fluid-filled reservoir that reduces the transfer of teratogens. 
D)  An organ that allows the exchange of nutrients with the mother

Question 10

According to Mary Ainsworth,a child with ambivalent attachment will

Accepted Answer

A)  continue to show signs of distress when the mother returns after a brief absence. 
B)  play and explore new settings when the parent is present. 
C)  show no concern when the mother leaves the room. 
D)  react well to the sudden appearance of strangers. 
A)  continue to show signs of distress when the mother returns after a brief absence. 
B)  play and explore new settings when the parent is present. 
C)  show no concern when the mother leaves the room. 
D)  react well to the sudden appearance of strangers.

Question 11

In a cross sectional research design the people at different ages were also born in different years.This fact makes comparing across ages .Which of the following refers to this problem

Accepted Answer

A)  Longitudinal confounds 
B)  Age relationships 
C)  Cohort effects 
D)  Emerging effects 
A)  Longitudinal confounds 
B)  Age relationships 
C)  Cohort effects 
D)  Emerging effects

Question 12

During adolescence,brain development proceeds relatively slowly in the _______ lobe,a region implicated in self-regulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal 
B)  occipital 
C)  temporal 
D)  frontal 
A)  parietal 
B)  occipital 
C)  temporal 
D)  frontal

Question 13

In Piaget's theory,the mental models children use to interpret and guide their experiences are called _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  constructs 
B)  complexes 
C)  schemas 
D)  structures 
A)  constructs 
B)  complexes 
C)  schemas 
D)  structures

Question 14

The culturally-mandated "appropriate time" for such major life events as having children and buying a house is termed the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social timetable 
B)  life schedule 
C)  life clock 
D)  social clock 
A)  social timetable 
B)  life schedule 
C)  life clock 
D)  social clock

Question 15

Juanita is 16 years old and she wants to study chemical engineering when she gets to college.Her parents think Juanita is being too ambitious and they are pressuring her to complete a business degree instead.Meanwhile,her boyfriend is talking about marriage and he doesn't want her to even start college.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Juanita will:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a sense of despair 
B)  develop feelings of inferiority 
C)  show evidence of role confusion 
D)  develop a strong sense of identity 
A)  develop a sense of despair 
B)  develop feelings of inferiority 
C)  show evidence of role confusion 
D)  develop a strong sense of identity

Question 16

Nearly half of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Kay has been told she will die soon from an inoperable brain tumor.She has three children under the age of seven and she cannot stand the thought of leaving them behind.All day long she finds herself thinking,"This isn't fair! Why is this happening" Kay is most likely in the stage of grieving identified by Kübler-Ross as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kay has been told she will die...

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the potential influence of one's perception of aging

Accepted Answer

A)  People who believe that their memory will decline as they age may be the same people who actually show memory impairments as they get older. 
B)  Positive perceptions of aging may be associated with longevity. 
C)  Positive perceptions of aging are not associated with longevity. 
D)  Both A and B are true. 
A)  People who believe that their memory will decline as they age may be the same people who actually show memory impairments as they get older. 
B)  Positive perceptions of aging may be associated with longevity. 
C)  Positive perceptions of aging are not associated with longevity. 
D)  Both A and B are true.

Question 19

Development is primarily a product of nurture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Menarche typically occurs around _______ years of age; its timing reflects __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 or 11; mostly the effects of nature 
B)  10 or 11; the effects of both nature and nurture 
C)  12 or 13; mostly the effects of nature 
D)  12 or 13; the effects of both nature and nurture 
A)  10 or 11; mostly the effects of nature 
B)  10 or 11; the effects of both nature and nurture 
C)  12 or 13; mostly the effects of nature 
D)  12 or 13; the effects of both nature and nurture

The field of cognitive development is greatly indebted to the seminal work of the Swiss scholar ____________.

Gilles is currently 8 months old.According to Piaget,Gilles is in the _________ stage of cognitive development.

On Monday,Jacques announces to his parents that he wants to be called "Jack." On Wednesday,he says he wants to drop out of school.On Friday,he says he wants to get a tattoo and become an architect.Erikson would say that Jacques is experiencing

Rhonda is currently 9 years old.Rhonda is most likely in the _______ stage of cognitive development.

Currently,about _ of American marriages end in divorce.Most divorces occur between couples in their __.

Edward is currently in the second grade.According to Piaget,Edward is in the ________ stage of cognitive development.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease reflect a gradual decline in the production of the neurotransmitter ___________.

The fetal period is the longest stage of prenatal development.

Which alternative is the definition of the amniotic sac

According to Mary Ainsworth,a child with ambivalent attachment will

In a cross sectional research design the people at different ages were also born in different years.This fact makes comparing across ages .Which of the following refers to this problem

During adolescence,brain development proceeds relatively slowly in the _______ lobe,a region implicated in self-regulation.

In Piaget's theory,the mental models children use to interpret and guide their experiences are called _________.

The culturally-mandated "appropriate time" for such major life events as having children and buying a house is termed the _________.

Nearly half of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage.

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the potential influence of one's perception of aging

Development is primarily a product of nurture.

Menarche typically occurs around _ years of age; its timing reflects ____.

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Schemas: Memory

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The field of cognitive development is greatly indebted to the seminal work of the Swiss scholar ____________.

Gilles is currently 8 months old.According to Piaget,Gilles is in the _________ stage of cognitive development.

On Monday,Jacques announces to his parents that he wants to be called "Jack." On Wednesday,he says he wants to drop out of school.On Friday,he says he wants to get a tattoo and become an architect.Erikson would say that Jacques is experiencing

Rhonda is currently 9 years old.Rhonda is most likely in the _______ stage of cognitive development.

Currently,about _______ of American marriages end in divorce.Most divorces occur between couples in their ________.

Edward is currently in the second grade.According to Piaget,Edward is in the ________ stage of cognitive development.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease reflect a gradual decline in the production of the neurotransmitter ___________.

The fetal period is the longest stage of prenatal development.

Which alternative is the definition of the amniotic sac

According to Mary Ainsworth,a child with ambivalent attachment will

In a cross sectional research design the people at different ages were also born in different years.This fact makes comparing across ages .Which of the following refers to this problem

During adolescence,brain development proceeds relatively slowly in the _______ lobe,a region implicated in self-regulation.

In Piaget's theory,the mental models children use to interpret and guide their experiences are called _________.

The culturally-mandated "appropriate time" for such major life events as having children and buying a house is termed the _________.

Nearly half of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage.

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the potential influence of one's perception of aging

Development is primarily a product of nurture.

Menarche typically occurs around _______ years of age; its timing reflects __________.

Asking Good Psychological Questions

Learning Styles

Social Psychology: Helping, Influence, and Obedience

Stress, Anxiety Disorders and Classical Conditioning

Treating Psychological Disorders With Emphasis on Cognitive Therapy

Social Psychology: Stereotypes

Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

Emotions, An Introduction to Psychological Disorders, and Depression

Schemas: Piagets Cognitive Development

Schemas: Memory

Personality

Visual Perception, Schizophrenia, Medications, sleeping

Psychology Advising

Filters

Currently,about _ of American marriages end in divorce.Most divorces occur between couples in their __.

Menarche typically occurs around _ years of age; its timing reflects ____.