Question 1

__________ adulthood is a period during a person's early 20s in which they still depend on their parents for financial and emotional support.

Accepted Answer

A) Early 
B) Emerging 
C) Transitional 
D) Adolescent 
A) Early 
B) Emerging 
C) Transitional 
D) Adolescent

Question 2

As people move into old age,the speed of cognitive processing

Accepted Answer

A) slows down. 
B) increases,but only for those who take vitamins. 
C) declines along with crystallized intelligence. 
D) does not change at all. 
A) slows down. 
B) increases,but only for those who take vitamins. 
C) declines along with crystallized intelligence. 
D) does not change at all.

Question 3

Which of the following marks the biological beginning of adulthood according to psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) the loss of virginity 
B) turning 18 
C) puberty 
D) The start of adulthood is usually defined by sociocultural norms and does not have a biological marker. 
A) the loss of virginity 
B) turning 18 
C) puberty 
D) The start of adulthood is usually defined by sociocultural norms and does not have a biological marker.

Question 4

Times when certain internal and external influences have a major impact on development are called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) fetal periods 
B) sensitive periods 
C) germinal periods 
D) latency periods 
A) fetal periods 
B) sensitive periods 
C) germinal periods 
D) latency periods

Question 5

The zone of __________ development refers to the difference between what a child can do alone and what a child can do together with a more competent person.

Accepted Answer

A) proximal 
B) assistive 
C) supplemented 
D) distal 
A) proximal 
B) assistive 
C) supplemented 
D) distal

Question 6

The study of changes in memory,thought,and reasoning processes that occur throughout the lifespan is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) mind development 
B) biodevelopment 
C) child psychology 
D) cognitive development 
A) mind development 
B) biodevelopment 
C) child psychology 
D) cognitive development

Question 7

Psychologists refer to abrupt developmental changes as occurring ______________.In contrast,they refer to slower,more gradual changes as being _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) continuously;in stages. 
B) in stages;continuous 
C) normal;abnormal 
D) abnormal;normal 
A) continuously;in stages. 
B) in stages;continuous 
C) normal;abnormal 
D) abnormal;normal

Question 8

During which of Piaget's stages does a child demonstrate the ability to reason about abstract ideas?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is meant by the term "egocentrism"?

Accepted Answer

A) A child lacks the ability to consider perspectives other than his or her own. 
B) A child is extremely arrogant and feels that he or she is better than others. 
C) A child is very selfish and refuses to share his or her possessions with others. 
D) A child lacks the motivation do things for him- or herself and expects them to be done by others. 
A) A child lacks the ability to consider perspectives other than his or her own. 
B) A child is extremely arrogant and feels that he or she is better than others. 
C) A child is very selfish and refuses to share his or her possessions with others. 
D) A child lacks the motivation do things for him- or herself and expects them to be done by others.

Question 10

In general,as older adults age,

Accepted Answer

A) all cognitive abilities decline. 
B) no cognitive abilities decline in healthy adults. 
C) some cognitive abilities decline,while others are relatively stable. 
D) many cognitive abilities actually improve. 
A) all cognitive abilities decline. 
B) no cognitive abilities decline in healthy adults. 
C) some cognitive abilities decline,while others are relatively stable. 
D) many cognitive abilities actually improve.

Question 11

According to your textbook,which of the following is true of children who survive a preterm birth before 29 weeks' gestational age?

Accepted Answer

A) Over 95% experience severe cognitive impairments into adulthood. 
B) Over 95% experience some lasting impairment,but it is typically mild. 
C) Over 50% show no cognitive impairments at all. 
D) Preterm birth affects physical,but not cognitive development. 
A) Over 95% experience severe cognitive impairments into adulthood. 
B) Over 95% experience some lasting impairment,but it is typically mild. 
C) Over 50% show no cognitive impairments at all. 
D) Preterm birth affects physical,but not cognitive development.

Question 12

During menarche,adolescents experience

Accepted Answer

A) the onset of menstruation. 
B) the first ejaculation. 
C) voice changes. 
D) the end of menstruation. 
A) the onset of menstruation. 
B) the first ejaculation. 
C) voice changes. 
D) the end of menstruation.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a known symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) facial malformations 
B) respiratory difficulties 
C) deficits in mental functioning 
D) growth problems 
A) facial malformations 
B) respiratory difficulties 
C) deficits in mental functioning 
D) growth problems

Question 14

Suzy has just learned how to sound out each written letter in the alphabet.Her teacher,Mrs.Etherington,wants to use scaffolded learning.What would be a good 'next step' to teach Suzy to read?

Accepted Answer

A) teaching Suzy how to print the letters she can now sound out 
B) teaching Suzy how to sound out simple words such as 'cat' and 'bat' 
C) teaching Suzy the difference between consonants and vowels 
D) teaching Suzy how to read a consonant and a letter put together such as 'ba' or 'da' 
A) teaching Suzy how to print the letters she can now sound out 
B) teaching Suzy how to sound out simple words such as 'cat' and 'bat' 
C) teaching Suzy the difference between consonants and vowels 
D) teaching Suzy how to read a consonant and a letter put together such as 'ba' or 'da'

Question 15

The Moro reflex is most likely to be produced when

Accepted Answer

A) someone lightly stokes the baby's cheek. 
B) the baby loses support of his or her head. 
C) the baby smells his mother's breast milk. 
D) the baby's palm is pressed. 
A) someone lightly stokes the baby's cheek. 
B) the baby loses support of his or her head. 
C) the baby smells his mother's breast milk. 
D) the baby's palm is pressed.

Question 16

What kind of animals did Harry Harlow and his colleagues use to discredit the most commonly accepted theory of attachment of the time?

Accepted Answer

A) geese 
B) monkeys 
C) pigeons 
D) rats 
A) geese 
B) monkeys 
C) pigeons 
D) rats

Question 17

Object __________ is a cognitive skill that refers to the fact that an object continues to exist when it is no longer perceived (seen,heard,etc).

Accepted Answer

A) solidity 
B) stability 
C) continuity 
D) permanence 
A) solidity 
B) stability 
C) continuity 
D) permanence

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct order of stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) formal operational,concrete operational,preoperational,sensory motor 
B) preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational,sensorimotor 
C) sensorimotor,preoperational,formal operational,concrete operational 
D) sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational 
A) formal operational,concrete operational,preoperational,sensory motor 
B) preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational,sensorimotor 
C) sensorimotor,preoperational,formal operational,concrete operational 
D) sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational

Question 19

While the chance of survival for infants born at 25 weeks is about 50%,the probability for survival is 95% by ________ weeks of gestation.

Accepted Answer

A) 26 
B) 30 
C) 37 
D) 40 
A) 26 
B) 30 
C) 37 
D) 40

Question 20

The body's reproductive organs are an example of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal glands 
B) thyroid glands 
C) primary sex traits 
D) secondary sex traits 
A) adrenal glands 
B) thyroid glands 
C) primary sex traits 
D) secondary sex traits

Exam 10: B: Lifespan Development

__________ adulthood is a period during a person's early 20s in which they still depend on their parents for financial and emotional support.

As people move into old age,the speed of cognitive processing

Which of the following marks the biological beginning of adulthood according to psychologists?

Times when certain internal and external influences have a major impact on development are called _______________.

The zone of __________ development refers to the difference between what a child can do alone and what a child can do together with a more competent person.

The study of changes in memory,thought,and reasoning processes that occur throughout the lifespan is called _____________.

Psychologists refer to abrupt developmental changes as occurring ______________.In contrast,they refer to slower,more gradual changes as being _________________.

During which of Piaget's stages does a child demonstrate the ability to reason about abstract ideas?

What is meant by the term "egocentrism"?

In general,as older adults age,

According to your textbook,which of the following is true of children who survive a preterm birth before 29 weeks' gestational age?

During menarche,adolescents experience

Which of the following is not a known symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Suzy has just learned how to sound out each written letter in the alphabet.Her teacher,Mrs.Etherington,wants to use scaffolded learning.What would be a good 'next step' to teach Suzy to read?

The Moro reflex is most likely to be produced when

What kind of animals did Harry Harlow and his colleagues use to discredit the most commonly accepted theory of attachment of the time?

Object __________ is a cognitive skill that refers to the fact that an object continues to exist when it is no longer perceived (seen,heard,etc).

Which of the following is the correct order of stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

While the chance of survival for infants born at 25 weeks is about 50%,the probability for survival is 95% by ________ weeks of gestation.

The body's reproductive organs are an example of ____________.

A: Introducing Psychological Science

B: Introducing Psychological Science

C: Introducing Psychological Science

D: Introducing Psychological Science

E: Introducing Psychological Science

A: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

B: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

C: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

D: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

E: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

D: Biological Psychology

E: Biological Psychology

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

E: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

C: Consciousness

D: Consciousness

E: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

D: Learning

E: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

D: Memory

E: Memory

A: Thought and Language

B: Thought and Language

C: Thought and Language

D: Thought and Language

E: Thought and Language

A: Intelligence Testing

B: Intelligence Testing

C: Intelligence Testing

D: Intelligence Testing

E: Intelligence Testing

A: Lifespan Development

C: Lifespan Development

D: Lifespan Development

E: Lifespan Development

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

Emotivation and Emotion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

E: Personality

Psychologists refer to abrupt developmental changes as occurring .In contrast,they refer to slower,more gradual changes as being ___.