Question 1

A teratogen is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an environmental agent that can produce a birth defect 
B)  a genetic or chromosomal abnormality that may produce a developmental disorder 
C)  any physical defect in an unborn child 
D)  a fertilized egg that undergoes rapid cell division 
A)  an environmental agent that can produce a birth defect 
B)  a genetic or chromosomal abnormality that may produce a developmental disorder 
C)  any physical defect in an unborn child 
D)  a fertilized egg that undergoes rapid cell division

Question 2

Walter's parents strongly believe that Walter should make his own decisions so they set very few rules about homework,bedtime,and household chores.Since they believe that freedom and responsibility are important,they patiently tolerate all of Walter's behavior,whether childish or mature.The parenting style adopted by Walter's parents is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  permissive 
C)  authoritative 
D)  neglectful 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  permissive 
C)  authoritative 
D)  neglectful

Question 3

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease is associated with a decline in the production of the neurotransmitter __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease is associated with...

Question 4

In Carol Gilligan's theory,morality is based on _______,rather than on justice,as is the case in Kohlberg's theory; Moderate

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Carol Gilligan's theory,morality is based on...

Question 5

Across cultures,the average age at which a girl reaches puberty is _______ years of age.The average age at which a boy reaches puberty is _______ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  9-14; 12-16 
B)  10-17; 11-15 
C)  10-17; 9-14 
D)  9-14; 10-17 
A)  9-14; 12-16 
B)  10-17; 11-15 
C)  10-17; 9-14 
D)  9-14; 10-17

Question 6

Evaluate the legacy of Piaget's theory of cognitive development,highlighting both its contributions and its limitations

Accepted Answer

Piaget's theory of cognitive development

Question 7

Which of the following is the very first of Kubler-Ross' stages

Accepted Answer

A)  denial 
B)  anger 
C)  bargaining 
D)  depression 
A)  denial 
B)  anger 
C)  bargaining 
D)  depression

Question 8

Imagine a graph showing fluid and crystallized intelligence scores as a function of age.Age appears on the x-axis,with increasing age toward the right.One curve portrays fluid intelligence scores; the other,crystallized intelligence scores.Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the two curves as age increases

Accepted Answer

A)  The two curves converge. 
B)  The two curves remain parallel. 
C)  The curves diverge; the slope of the fluid intelligence curve eventually becomes increasingly negative; the slope of the crystallized intelligence curve does not. 
D)  The curves diverge; the slope of the fluid intelligence curve eventually becomes increasingly negative; the slope of the crystallized intelligence curve eventually becomes positive. 
A)  The two curves converge. 
B)  The two curves remain parallel. 
C)  The curves diverge; the slope of the fluid intelligence curve eventually becomes increasingly negative; the slope of the crystallized intelligence curve does not. 
D)  The curves diverge; the slope of the fluid intelligence curve eventually becomes increasingly negative; the slope of the crystallized intelligence curve eventually becomes positive.

Question 9

In part,the impulsivity of adolescence reflects the fact that brain development occurs more slowly in the brain's _______ than in its ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  brainstem; limbic system 
B)  limbic system; prefrontal cortex 
C)  brainstem; prefrontal cortex 
D)  prefrontal cortex; limbic system 
A)  brainstem; limbic system 
B)  limbic system; prefrontal cortex 
C)  brainstem; prefrontal cortex 
D)  prefrontal cortex; limbic system

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT among the criticisms of Kohlberg's stage theory of moral development

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral reasoning does not seem to progress from an emphasis on reward and punishment to a focus on universal ethical principles. 
B)  The sophistication of children's moral reasoning varies greatly with the task or situation at hand. 
C)  Moral reasoning may bear little relationship to actual moral behavior. 
D)  The stage model may be more appropriate for Western than non-Western cultures. 
A)  Moral reasoning does not seem to progress from an emphasis on reward and punishment to a focus on universal ethical principles. 
B)  The sophistication of children's moral reasoning varies greatly with the task or situation at hand. 
C)  Moral reasoning may bear little relationship to actual moral behavior. 
D)  The stage model may be more appropriate for Western than non-Western cultures.

Question 11

Eugene is 27 years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far.Consequently,he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a sense of isolation 
B)  develop feelings of inferiority 
C)  develop a sense of despair 
D)  become stagnated 
A)  develop a sense of isolation 
B)  develop feelings of inferiority 
C)  develop a sense of despair 
D)  become stagnated

Question 12

The "strange situation" is associated with _________; it helps classify the attachment behavior of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Harlow; newborns 
B)  Harlow; young children 
C)  Ainsworth; primates 
D)  Ainsworth; young children 
A)  Harlow; newborns 
B)  Harlow; young children 
C)  Ainsworth; primates 
D)  Ainsworth; young children

Question 13

Grace is a 19-year-old college sophomore.She is living away from home for the first time and is trying to decide on a major.Grace is in a phase of life many developmental psychologists term ________ adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing 
B)  emerging 
C)  beginning 
D)  nascent 
A)  developing 
B)  emerging 
C)  beginning 
D)  nascent

Question 14

Menopause is related to a decrease in ___________ production.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  testosterone 
D)  both A and B 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  testosterone 
D)  both A and B

Question 15

Recall the Eriksonian challenges that occur during development.Which is correctly matched with the appropriate ages below

Accepted Answer

A)  trust vs. mistrust-ages 0 to 1-½ 
B)  industry vs. inferiority-ages 1-½ to 3 
C)  autonomy vs. doubt.-ages 3 to 6 
D)  initiative vs. guilt- ages 6 to 12 
A)  trust vs. mistrust-ages 0 to 1-½ 
B)  industry vs. inferiority-ages 1-½ to 3 
C)  autonomy vs. doubt.-ages 3 to 6 
D)  initiative vs. guilt- ages 6 to 12

Question 16

Charles has been told that he has lung cancer that is beyond treatment.His doctor tells him that he will probably die within a year.Charles suddenly starts to laugh and tells the doctor that the lab must have mixed up the test results.Charles is most likely in the stage of grieving identified by Kübler-Ross as:

Accepted Answer

A)  denial 
B)  anger 
C)  bargaining 
D)  depression 
A)  denial 
B)  anger 
C)  bargaining 
D)  depression

Question 17

How does the reality of late adulthood differ from the stereotypes of aging imparted by Western culture Make reference to patterns of physical,cognitive,and social development in your answer

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does the reality of late adulthood...

Question 18

The search for a unique identity is the key developmental challenge of adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Empirical research suggests that,as compared to mothers,fathers:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a lesser impact on child development 
B)  have a larger impact on child development 
C)  have about the same impact on child development 
D)  have at least as large an impact on child development 
A)  have a lesser impact on child development 
B)  have a larger impact on child development 
C)  have about the same impact on child development 
D)  have at least as large an impact on child development

Question 20

Identify and describe the categories of identity formation in Marcia's theory.For each category,write a brief vignette illustrating an adolescent reflecting that identity formation statusH

Accepted Answer

Marcia's theory of identity formation ou

A teratogen is:

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease is associated with a decline in the production of the neurotransmitter __________.

In Carol Gilligan's theory,morality is based on _______,rather than on justice,as is the case in Kohlberg's theory; Moderate

Across cultures,the average age at which a girl reaches puberty is _ years of age.The average age at which a boy reaches puberty is _ years of age.

Evaluate the legacy of Piaget's theory of cognitive development,highlighting both its contributions and its limitations

Which of the following is the very first of Kubler-Ross' stages

In part,the impulsivity of adolescence reflects the fact that brain development occurs more slowly in the brain's ___ than in its .

Which of the following is NOT among the criticisms of Kohlberg's stage theory of moral development

Eugene is 27 years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far.Consequently,he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

The "strange situation" is associated with _; it helps classify the attachment behavior of .

Grace is a 19-year-old college sophomore.She is living away from home for the first time and is trying to decide on a major.Grace is in a phase of life many developmental psychologists term ________ adulthood.

Menopause is related to a decrease in ___________ production.

Recall the Eriksonian challenges that occur during development.Which is correctly matched with the appropriate ages below

How does the reality of late adulthood differ from the stereotypes of aging imparted by Western culture Make reference to patterns of physical,cognitive,and social development in your answer

The search for a unique identity is the key developmental challenge of adolescence.

Empirical research suggests that,as compared to mothers,fathers:

Identify and describe the categories of identity formation in Marcia's theory.For each category,write a brief vignette illustrating an adolescent reflecting that identity formation statusH

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A teratogen is:

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease is associated with a decline in the production of the neurotransmitter __________.

In Carol Gilligan's theory,morality is based on _______,rather than on justice,as is the case in Kohlberg's theory; Moderate

Across cultures,the average age at which a girl reaches puberty is _______ years of age.The average age at which a boy reaches puberty is _______ years of age.

Evaluate the legacy of Piaget's theory of cognitive development,highlighting both its contributions and its limitations

Which of the following is the very first of Kubler-Ross' stages

In part,the impulsivity of adolescence reflects the fact that brain development occurs more slowly in the brain's _______ than in its ____.

Which of the following is NOT among the criticisms of Kohlberg's stage theory of moral development

Eugene is 27 years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far.Consequently,he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

The "strange situation" is associated with _________; it helps classify the attachment behavior of ________.

Grace is a 19-year-old college sophomore.She is living away from home for the first time and is trying to decide on a major.Grace is in a phase of life many developmental psychologists term ________ adulthood.

Menopause is related to a decrease in ___________ production.

Recall the Eriksonian challenges that occur during development.Which is correctly matched with the appropriate ages below

How does the reality of late adulthood differ from the stereotypes of aging imparted by Western culture Make reference to patterns of physical,cognitive,and social development in your answer

The search for a unique identity is the key developmental challenge of adolescence.

Empirical research suggests that,as compared to mothers,fathers:

Identify and describe the categories of identity formation in Marcia's theory.For each category,write a brief vignette illustrating an adolescent reflecting that identity formation statusH

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

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Across cultures,the average age at which a girl reaches puberty is _ years of age.The average age at which a boy reaches puberty is _ years of age.

In part,the impulsivity of adolescence reflects the fact that brain development occurs more slowly in the brain's ___ than in its .

The "strange situation" is associated with _; it helps classify the attachment behavior of .