Question 1

According to Piaget,when an infant recognizes that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer in sight,the infant has understood the principle of:

Accepted Answer

A) object permanence. 
B) conservation. 
C) formal operations. 
D) reversibility. 
A) object permanence. 
B) conservation. 
C) formal operations. 
D) reversibility.

Question 2

Age-related declines are more apparent in _____ memory than in _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A) episodic; semantic 
B) semantic; episodic 
C) implicit; explicit 
D) semantic and implicit; episodic and explicit 
A) episodic; semantic 
B) semantic; episodic 
C) implicit; explicit 
D) semantic and implicit; episodic and explicit

Question 3

One baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and an X chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _____.A second baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and a Y chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) male; female 
B) female; male 
C) male or a female; male or a female 
D) female; female 
A) male; female 
B) female; male 
C) male or a female; male or a female 
D) female; female

Question 4

Twelve-year-old Nathaniel was facing trouble solving the word problems in his math homework.However,when his dad helped him by reading the problems aloud and emphasizing the important information,Nathaniel could solve all the problems correctly.Which of the following concepts is being illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) Piaget's concept of conservation 
B) Erikson's concept of industry versus inferiority 
C) Piaget's concept of concrete operational thought 
D) Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development 
A) Piaget's concept of conservation 
B) Erikson's concept of industry versus inferiority 
C) Piaget's concept of concrete operational thought 
D) Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development

Question 5

Which genetic or chromosomal abnormality below is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A) In phenylketonuria the child is unable to produce a critical enzyme,which results in an accumulation of poisons,and in turn causes mental retardation. 
B) In Tay-Sachs disease,the body starts producing abnormally shaped red blood cells. 
C) In Down syndrome,the brain tissues of the cortex degenerate,resulting in the death of the child. 
D) In sickle-cell anemia,the child receives an extra chromosome resulting in mental retardation. 
A) In phenylketonuria the child is unable to produce a critical enzyme,which results in an accumulation of poisons,and in turn causes mental retardation. 
B) In Tay-Sachs disease,the body starts producing abnormally shaped red blood cells. 
C) In Down syndrome,the brain tissues of the cortex degenerate,resulting in the death of the child. 
D) In sickle-cell anemia,the child receives an extra chromosome resulting in mental retardation.

Question 6

Dr.Agnew remarks that cross-culturally,rites of passage may be more common for young males than for young females because males have higher status than do females in most cultures.Dr.Blaine counters by suggesting that rites of passage may be more common for young males than for young females because,unlike females,males do not experience the onset of menstruation,a well-defined event marking the end of childhood.Which of the following option characterizes the views of professors on the issue of nature vs nurture?

Accepted Answer

A) Both take a "nature" position. 
B) Both take a "nurture" position. 
C) Dr.Agnew takes a "nature" position; Dr.Blaine,a "nurture" position. 
D) Dr.Agnew takes a "nurture" position; Dr.Blaine,a "nature" position. 
A) Both take a "nature" position. 
B) Both take a "nurture" position. 
C) Dr.Agnew takes a "nature" position; Dr.Blaine,a "nurture" position. 
D) Dr.Agnew takes a "nurture" position; Dr.Blaine,a "nature" position.

Question 7

To stop baby Rudy fussing for a sharp knife on the kitchen table,Rudy's mother put it in her apron pocket."Out of sight,out of mind," she said,and it worked.Rudy's mother has capitalized on his lack of the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A) conservation. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) object permanence. 
D) reversibility. 
A) conservation. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) object permanence. 
D) reversibility.

Question 8

Many adults feel that they have made a significant contribution to the development of their family,community,work,and society; that is,they experience a sense of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many adults feel that they have made...

Question 9

Which of the following statements reflects a genuine contribution of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

Accepted Answer

A) He recognized that psychosocial development is essentially a lifelong process. 
B) He recognized that psychosocial development is dependent on nature and not on nurture. 
C) He recognized that psychosocial development is usually complete by early childhood. 
D) He recognized that psychosocial development is usually complete by early adolescence. 
A) He recognized that psychosocial development is essentially a lifelong process. 
B) He recognized that psychosocial development is dependent on nature and not on nurture. 
C) He recognized that psychosocial development is usually complete by early childhood. 
D) He recognized that psychosocial development is usually complete by early adolescence.

Question 10

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 4.Which of the following diseases is Zack most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A) Phenylketonuria 
B) Sickle-cell anemia 
C) Tay-Sachs disease 
D) Down syndrome 
A) Phenylketonuria 
B) Sickle-cell anemia 
C) Tay-Sachs disease 
D) Down syndrome

Question 11

According to Erikson,the first stage of a child's psychosocial development is the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) trust-versus-mistrust 
B) id-versus-ego 
C) autonomy-versus-shame-and-doubt 
D) intimacy-versus-isolation 
A) trust-versus-mistrust 
B) id-versus-ego 
C) autonomy-versus-shame-and-doubt 
D) intimacy-versus-isolation

Question 12

Barney's mother gave birth to him when she was 25 years old.She drank heavily during her pregnancy.As a result,Barney is short.He also has learning disorders and displays some facial abnormalities.Which of the following condition is Barney most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A) Tay-Sachs disease 
B) Phenylketonuria 
C) Down syndrome. 
D) Fetal alcohol syndrome 
A) Tay-Sachs disease 
B) Phenylketonuria 
C) Down syndrome. 
D) Fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 13

Discuss three remedies to overcome infertility.

Accepted Answer

Scientists have devised several remedies

Question 14

Edward is 8 years of age and is currently in the second grade.In the context of the theory propagated by 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 15

Rebecca takes her 1-year-old son,Adam,to visit an infant-toddler program in which she hopes to enroll him.Adam appears very anxious and is unwilling to explore and play with the toys,even though Rebecca is close by.When Rebecca leaves the room to fill out some forms,Adam becomes extremely upset and remains inconsolable.When Rebecca returns,Adam stays close to her,holding onto her leg.However,Adam makes it very clear he does not want her to touch him or pick him up.In fact,he starts kicking and hitting her.In the context of the findings of Mary Ainsworth,which term best describes Adam's attachment style?

Accepted Answer

A) Patriarchal 
B) Ambivalent 
C) Avoidant 
D) Secure 
A) Patriarchal 
B) Ambivalent 
C) Avoidant 
D) Secure

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Carruthers believes that a combination of hereditary...

Question 17

Which of the following sequences accurately reflects the order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development,from birth through adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensorimotor,concrete operational,preoperational,and formal operational 
B) Preoperational,concrete operational,preoperational,and formal operational 
C) Sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational,and formal operational 
D) Nonoperational,preoperational,operational,and postoperational 
A) Sensorimotor,concrete operational,preoperational,and formal operational 
B) Preoperational,concrete operational,preoperational,and formal operational 
C) Sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational,and formal operational 
D) Nonoperational,preoperational,operational,and postoperational

Question 18

According to Erikson,people enter the generativity-versus-stagnation stage during _____.

Accepted Answer

A) adolescence 
B) childhood 
C) middle adulthood 
D) old age 
A) adolescence 
B) childhood 
C) middle adulthood 
D) old age

Question 19

Jack registered as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War.He believes that it is wrong to take human life.He is willing to serve time in jail,rather than take part in an armed conflict.Jack's reasons for not going to war reflect the _____ stage of moral reasoning established by Kohlberg.

Accepted Answer

A) preconventional 
B) conventional 
C) postconventional 
D) postoperational 
A) preconventional 
B) conventional 
C) postconventional 
D) postoperational

Question 20

According to Erikson,the psychosocial crisis of intimacy-versus-isolation occurs:

Accepted Answer

A) during the first year of life. 
B) between the ages of 3 and 6. 
C) during the early adult years. 
D) during adolescence. 
A) during the first year of life. 
B) between the ages of 3 and 6. 
C) during the early adult years. 
D) during adolescence.

According to Piaget,when an infant recognizes that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer in sight,the infant has understood the principle of:

Age-related declines are more apparent in _ memory than in _ memory.

One baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and an X chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _.A second baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and a Y chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _.

Which genetic or chromosomal abnormality below is correctly matched with its description?

To stop baby Rudy fussing for a sharp knife on the kitchen table,Rudy's mother put it in her apron pocket."Out of sight,out of mind," she said,and it worked.Rudy's mother has capitalized on his lack of the concept of:

Many adults feel that they have made a significant contribution to the development of their family,community,work,and society; that is,they experience a sense of _____.

Which of the following statements reflects a genuine contribution of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

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 4.Which of the following diseases is Zack most likely suffering from?

According to Erikson,the first stage of a child's psychosocial development is the _____ stage.

Barney's mother gave birth to him when she was 25 years old.She drank heavily during her pregnancy.As a result,Barney is short.He also has learning disorders and displays some facial abnormalities.Which of the following condition is Barney most likely suffering from?

Discuss three remedies to overcome infertility.

Edward is 8 years of age and is currently in the second grade.In the context of the theory propagated by Piaget,Edward is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

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.

Which of the following sequences accurately reflects the order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development,from birth through adolescence?

According to Erikson,people enter the generativity-versus-stagnation stage during _____.

Jack registered as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War.He believes that it is wrong to take human life.He is willing to serve time in jail,rather than take part in an armed conflict.Jack's reasons for not going to war reflect the _____ stage of moral reasoning established by Kohlberg.

According to Erikson,the psychosocial crisis of intimacy-versus-isolation occurs:

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Exam 12: Development

According to Piaget,when an infant recognizes that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer in sight,the infant has understood the principle of:

Age-related declines are more apparent in _____ memory than in _____ memory.

One baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and an X chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _____.A second baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and a Y chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _____.

Which genetic or chromosomal abnormality below is correctly matched with its description?

To stop baby Rudy fussing for a sharp knife on the kitchen table,Rudy's mother put it in her apron pocket."Out of sight,out of mind," she said,and it worked.Rudy's mother has capitalized on his lack of the concept of:

Many adults feel that they have made a significant contribution to the development of their family,community,work,and society; that is,they experience a sense of _____.

Which of the following statements reflects a genuine contribution of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

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 4.Which of the following diseases is Zack most likely suffering from?

According to Erikson,the first stage of a child's psychosocial development is the _____ stage.

Barney's mother gave birth to him when she was 25 years old.She drank heavily during her pregnancy.As a result,Barney is short.He also has learning disorders and displays some facial abnormalities.Which of the following condition is Barney most likely suffering from?

Discuss three remedies to overcome infertility.

Edward is 8 years of age and is currently in the second grade.In the context of the theory propagated by Piaget,Edward is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

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.

Which of the following sequences accurately reflects the order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development,from birth through adolescence?

According to Erikson,people enter the generativity-versus-stagnation stage during _____.

Jack registered as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War.He believes that it is wrong to take human life.He is willing to serve time in jail,rather than take part in an armed conflict.Jack's reasons for not going to war reflect the _____ stage of moral reasoning established by Kohlberg.

According to Erikson,the psychosocial crisis of intimacy-versus-isolation occurs:

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Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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Age-related declines are more apparent in _ memory than in _ memory.

One baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and an X chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _.A second baby receives an X chromosome from its mother and a Y chromosome from its father; it will develop as a _.