Exam 9: Development

Maria is studying the effects of calcium on the development of children.So,she administers varying levels of calcium to two groups of children,one group consisting of children aged five and the other group consisting of children aged ten.She studies the growth rate of these two groups regularly over a period of one year.On the basis of the given evidence,it would be most accurate to say that Maria is using the _____ research.

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Question 121

The developing fetus reaches the age of viability _ weeks after conception,during the _ period.

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Question 122

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.

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Question 123

Two-year-old Zack has an inherited disorder in which his body cannot break down fat.He will probably die by the time he is four.Which of the following diseases is Zack most likely suffering from?

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Question 124

Dona is a graduate student investigating the development of fine motor skills.She selects a group of children and assesses their fine motor skills every six months over a two-year period.In this example,Dona is using a _____ research method.

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Question 125

As compared to children in two-parent families,children in single-parent families are:

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Question 126

Under the skillful guidance of her English teacher,Daisy gains a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's plays than she could have developed on her own.Vygotsky used the term to refer to the type of assistance Daisy's teacher is providing.

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Question 127

Dr.Carruthers believes that a combination of hereditary and environmental factors influences development.Dr.Carruthers has adopted a(n)position on the nature-nurture issue related to development.

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Question 128

A normal fertilized egg,or zygote,contains _____ pairs of chromosomes.

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Question 129

Which of the following chromosomal combination is present in a typical female child?

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Question 130

Which of the following is a progressive brain disorder typically associated with old age that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities?

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Question 131

Approximately _____ of American children are likely to experience the breakup of their parents' marriage.

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Question 132

According to Piaget,mastery of the principle of conservation marks the beginning of the _____ stage of development.

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Question 133

Hailey's parents demand that she follow their instructions without asking any question.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _;Isabella's are _.

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Question 134

Elaborate on the different stages of development that a fertilized egg undergoes to become a fully developed baby.

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Question 135

Identical twins are identical.

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Question 136

At first,the buzzing sound of your new alarm clock woke you up reliably.Now,you sleep through the sound.This decrease in the response to the sound of the alarm clock due to repeated exposure is referred to as .

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Question 137

According to Piaget's theory,understanding the principle of marks the transition from preoperational to concrete operational thought.

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Question 138

Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best.They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word,and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply.In Baumrind's terms,Joan's parents are:

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Question 139

In the _____ stage of development,the developing individual is less than an inch long and has developed a rudimentary beating heart,a brain,an intestinal tract,and a number of other organs that are at a primitive stage of development.

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The developing fetus reaches the age of viability _ weeks after conception,during the _ period.

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.

Two-year-old Zack has an inherited disorder in which his body cannot break down fat.He will probably die by the time he is four.Which of the following diseases is Zack most likely suffering from?

Dona is a graduate student investigating the development of fine motor skills.She selects a group of children and assesses their fine motor skills every six months over a two-year period.In this example,Dona is using a _____ research method.

As compared to children in two-parent families,children in single-parent families are:

Under the skillful guidance of her English teacher,Daisy gains a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's plays than she could have developed on her own.Vygotsky used the term to refer to the type of assistance Daisy's teacher is providing.

Dr.Carruthers believes that a combination of hereditary and environmental factors influences development.Dr.Carruthers has adopted a(n)position on the nature-nurture issue related to development.

A normal fertilized egg,or zygote,contains _____ pairs of chromosomes.

Which of the following chromosomal combination is present in a typical female child?

Which of the following is a progressive brain disorder typically associated with old age that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities?

Approximately _____ of American children are likely to experience the breakup of their parents' marriage.

According to Piaget,mastery of the principle of conservation marks the beginning of the _____ stage of development.

Hailey's parents demand that she follow their instructions without asking any question.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _;Isabella's are _.

Elaborate on the different stages of development that a fertilized egg undergoes to become a fully developed baby.

Identical twins are identical.

At first,the buzzing sound of your new alarm clock woke you up reliably.Now,you sleep through the sound.This decrease in the response to the sound of the alarm clock due to repeated exposure is referred to as .

According to Piaget's theory,understanding the principle of marks the transition from preoperational to concrete operational thought.

Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best.They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word,and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply.In Baumrind's terms,Joan's parents are:

In the _____ stage of development,the developing individual is less than an inch long and has developed a rudimentary beating heart,a brain,an intestinal tract,and a number of other organs that are at a primitive stage of development.

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Exam 9: Development

The developing fetus reaches the age of viability _____ weeks after conception,during the _____ period.

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.

Two-year-old Zack has an inherited disorder in which his body cannot break down fat.He will probably die by the time he is four.Which of the following diseases is Zack most likely suffering from?

Dona is a graduate student investigating the development of fine motor skills.She selects a group of children and assesses their fine motor skills every six months over a two-year period.In this example,Dona is using a _____ research method.

As compared to children in two-parent families,children in single-parent families are:

Under the skillful guidance of her English teacher,Daisy gains a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's plays than she could have developed on her own.Vygotsky used the term to refer to the type of assistance Daisy's teacher is providing.

Dr.Carruthers believes that a combination of hereditary and environmental factors influences development.Dr.Carruthers has adopted a(n)position on the nature-nurture issue related to development.

A normal fertilized egg,or zygote,contains _____ pairs of chromosomes.

Which of the following chromosomal combination is present in a typical female child?

Which of the following is a progressive brain disorder typically associated with old age that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities?

Approximately _____ of American children are likely to experience the breakup of their parents' marriage.

According to Piaget,mastery of the principle of conservation marks the beginning of the _____ stage of development.

Hailey's parents demand that she follow their instructions without asking any question.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _____;Isabella's are _____.

Elaborate on the different stages of development that a fertilized egg undergoes to become a fully developed baby.

Identical twins are identical.

At first,the buzzing sound of your new alarm clock woke you up reliably.Now,you sleep through the sound.This decrease in the response to the sound of the alarm clock due to repeated exposure is referred to as .

According to Piaget's theory,understanding the principle of marks the transition from preoperational to concrete operational thought.

Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best.They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word,and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply.In Baumrind's terms,Joan's parents are:

In the _____ stage of development,the developing individual is less than an inch long and has developed a rudimentary beating heart,a brain,an intestinal tract,and a number of other organs that are at a primitive stage of development.

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Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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The developing fetus reaches the age of viability _ weeks after conception,during the _ period.

Hailey's parents demand that she follow their instructions without asking any question.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _;Isabella's are _.