Question 1

What statistic describes the degree of association between two variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  ecological correlation 
B)  linear association 
C)  Variable association 
D)  correlation coefficient 
A)  ecological correlation 
B)  linear association 
C)  Variable association 
D)  correlation coefficient D

Question 2

A weakness of the cross-sectional approach to research is one of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot access the change in an individual over time. 
B)  It is expensive. 
C)  It cannot determine the cohort effect. 
D)  It has potential for biased observation. 
A)  It cannot access the change in an individual over time. 
B)  It is expensive. 
C)  It cannot determine the cohort effect. 
D)  It has potential for biased observation. A

Question 3

Elizabeth believes that her child's ability to use language is due to the way she talks to the child.Her view is typical of

Accepted Answer

A)  nature 
B)  nurture 
C)  cognition 
D)  plasticity 
A)  nature 
B)  nurture 
C)  cognition 
D)  plasticity B

Question 4

The _______ contains basic instincts and seeks to secure pleasure.

Accepted Answer

A)  id 
B)  ego 
C)  superego 
D)  none of these 
A)  id 
B)  ego 
C)  superego 
D)  none of these

Question 5

In each of Erikson's eight stages of development,he believes that individuals experience _______ in their emotional equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A)  turmoil 
B)  unrest 
C)  crisis 
D)  confusion 
A)  turmoil 
B)  unrest 
C)  crisis 
D)  confusion

Question 6

Observation involves

Accepted Answer

A)  asking parents about a child's behavior at home. 
B)  watching what a child does. 
C)  having the child write down his or her thoughts. 
D)  modeling a behavior and having the child imitate it. 
A)  asking parents about a child's behavior at home. 
B)  watching what a child does. 
C)  having the child write down his or her thoughts. 
D)  modeling a behavior and having the child imitate it.

Question 7

What is the difference between a randomized controlled trial and a quasi-experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A randomized controlled sample is always ethical. 
B)  In a quasi-experiment, the two groups are compared on the independent variable. 
C)  In a quasi-experiment, participants are not randomly assigned to groups. 
D)  In a quasi-experiment, participants are randomly assigned to groups. 
A)  A randomized controlled sample is always ethical. 
B)  In a quasi-experiment, the two groups are compared on the independent variable. 
C)  In a quasi-experiment, participants are not randomly assigned to groups. 
D)  In a quasi-experiment, participants are randomly assigned to groups.

Question 8

A literature review

Accepted Answer

A)  summarizes what is known. 
B)  describes limitations of the various studies. 
C)  provides suggestions for future studies. 
D)  all of these 
A)  summarizes what is known. 
B)  describes limitations of the various studies. 
C)  provides suggestions for future studies. 
D)  all of these

Question 9

Which approach to studying children does your text recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother-child relationship 
B)  The father-child relationship 
C)  unidirectional 
D)  family systems 
A)  The mother-child relationship 
B)  The father-child relationship 
C)  unidirectional 
D)  family systems

Question 10

The times when a particular experience or lack of it) has a profound effect on development are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  critical periods. 
B)  sensitive periods. 
C)  periods of necessity. 
D)  crucial periods. 
A)  critical periods. 
B)  sensitive periods. 
C)  periods of necessity. 
D)  crucial periods.

Question 11

According to Piaget's psychosocial stages of development,can children regress in development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes 
B)  No 
C)  It depends on a number of factors. 
D)  Not enough information is given. 
A)  Yes 
B)  No 
C)  It depends on a number of factors. 
D)  Not enough information is given.

Question 12

Identify the correct chronological order of Freud's psychosexual stages of development.

Accepted Answer

A)  genital, latency, phallic, anal, oral 
B)  phallic, latency, anal, genital, oral 
C)  oral, anal, genital, Phallic, latency 
D)  oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital 
A)  genital, latency, phallic, anal, oral 
B)  phallic, latency, anal, genital, oral 
C)  oral, anal, genital, Phallic, latency 
D)  oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital

Question 13

Validity refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which an instrument measures what it is intended to measure. 
B)  the degree to which an instrument fails to measure what it is intended to measure. 
C)  the degree to which a researcher implements an instrument. 
D)  the degree to which a hypothesis is proven. 
A)  the degree to which an instrument measures what it is intended to measure. 
B)  the degree to which an instrument fails to measure what it is intended to measure. 
C)  the degree to which a researcher implements an instrument. 
D)  the degree to which a hypothesis is proven.

Question 14

Resolution in each of Erikson's stages of development occurs as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  family. 
B)  culture. 
C)  family and culture. 
D)  none of these 
A)  family. 
B)  culture. 
C)  family and culture. 
D)  none of these

Question 15

A benefit of the information-processing theory is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it offers specific and practical guidance to those helping children to learn. 
B)  it gives broad interpretations for learning, thus allowing the instructor the freedom to develop his or her own methods of teaching. 
C)  it enhances already confirmed techniques of teaching. 
D)  it affords the student the freedom to disagree with the instructor's method of teaching and to develop their own learning method. 
A)  it offers specific and practical guidance to those helping children to learn. 
B)  it gives broad interpretations for learning, thus allowing the instructor the freedom to develop his or her own methods of teaching. 
C)  it enhances already confirmed techniques of teaching. 
D)  it affords the student the freedom to disagree with the instructor's method of teaching and to develop their own learning method.

Question 16

How do psychologists gather data about children's development?

Accepted Answer

A)  observational studies. 
B)  assessments 
C)  self-reports 
D)  all of these 
A)  observational studies. 
B)  assessments 
C)  self-reports 
D)  all of these

Question 17

What is a weakness of behaviorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot explain the development of language. 
B)  It fails to take into account individual differences. 
C)  It disregards cultural influence. 
D)  all of these 
A)  It cannot explain the development of language. 
B)  It fails to take into account individual differences. 
C)  It disregards cultural influence. 
D)  all of these

Question 18

Negative reinforcement refers to a consequence presented after a response that makes that response more likely to happen in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Assessments must be

Accepted Answer

A)  reliable. 
B)  valid. 
C)  consistent. 
D)  all of these 
A)  reliable. 
B)  valid. 
C)  consistent. 
D)  all of these

Question 20

What is classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  the eliciting of a response from the pairing of two stimuli, one neutral and one unconditioned 
B)  the eliciting of a response regardless of stimuli 
C)  a common technique used to train children how to behave in society 
D)  the pairing of a dependent variable and independent variable in eliciting a response 
A)  the eliciting of a response from the pairing of two stimuli, one neutral and one unconditioned 
B)  the eliciting of a response regardless of stimuli 
C)  a common technique used to train children how to behave in society 
D)  the pairing of a dependent variable and independent variable in eliciting a response

What statistic describes the degree of association between two variables?

A weakness of the cross-sectional approach to research is one of the following:

Elizabeth believes that her child's ability to use language is due to the way she talks to the child.Her view is typical of

The _______ contains basic instincts and seeks to secure pleasure.

In each of Erikson's eight stages of development,he believes that individuals experience _______ in their emotional equilibrium.

Observation involves

What is the difference between a randomized controlled trial and a quasi-experiment?

A literature review

Which approach to studying children does your text recommend?

The times when a particular experience or lack of it) has a profound effect on development are referred to as

According to Piaget's psychosocial stages of development,can children regress in development?

Identify the correct chronological order of Freud's psychosexual stages of development.

Validity refers to

Resolution in each of Erikson's stages of development occurs as a result of

A benefit of the information-processing theory is that

How do psychologists gather data about children's development?

What is a weakness of behaviorism?

Negative reinforcement refers to a consequence presented after a response that makes that response more likely to happen in the future.

Assessments must be

What is classical conditioning?

Biological Foundations of Child Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn

Physical Development and Health in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Psychosocial Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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Exam 1: Hauser-Cram

What statistic describes the degree of association between two variables?

A weakness of the cross-sectional approach to research is one of the following:

Elizabeth believes that her child's ability to use language is due to the way she talks to the child.Her view is typical of

The _______ contains basic instincts and seeks to secure pleasure.

In each of Erikson's eight stages of development,he believes that individuals experience _______ in their emotional equilibrium.

Observation involves

What is the difference between a randomized controlled trial and a quasi-experiment?

A literature review

Which approach to studying children does your text recommend?

The times when a particular experience or lack of it) has a profound effect on development are referred to as

According to Piaget's psychosocial stages of development,can children regress in development?

Identify the correct chronological order of Freud's psychosexual stages of development.

Validity refers to

Resolution in each of Erikson's stages of development occurs as a result of

A benefit of the information-processing theory is that

How do psychologists gather data about children's development?

What is a weakness of behaviorism?

Negative reinforcement refers to a consequence presented after a response that makes that response more likely to happen in the future.

Assessments must be

What is classical conditioning?

Biological Foundations of Child Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn

Physical Development and Health in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Psychosocial Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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