Exam 10: B: Lifespan Development

In Piaget's theory,the process of modifying existing cognitive structures in response to experience and new information is called _______________.

One's accumulated knowledge gained over time is called _______________.

In healthy adults,__________ memory tends to remain stable,while ___________ memory declines with age.

Which of the following increases the ability of an infant's brain to function?

Marisa is at a point in her pregnancy when the blastocyst is moving down to her uterus,and the placenta begins to form.Which stage of prenatal development is Marisa currently experiencing?

___________ marks the transition from childhood to adolescence.

According to your textbook,which of the following is true regarding adolescents and Internet use?

Audrey and Sam are having an argument and Audrey has decided to use 'the silent treatment' as a tactic for showing her anger.Which of the four unproductive approaches to conflict resolution discussed in your text is Audrey displaying?

Theorist __________ believed that every stage of life has a conflict in need of resolution.

In a __________design,one group of participants is followed and assessed as the group ages.

Tameeka is at a point in her pregnancy during which the major organs and structures of her baby are first developing.Which period of prenatal development is Tameeka currently experiencing?

Dr.Allen wants to conduct research comparing 3-,6-,and 9-year-olds that will be completed in the next twelve months.Which type of research design should Dr.Allen use?

Karla can speed on a certain stretch of the interstate without being ticketed,yet she decides not to speed because it is unlawful.Karla's reasoning reflects ________ reasoning.

One advantage to using a longitudinal design over a cross-sectional design is that longitudinal designs

The best way to reduce the impact of cohort effects is to use which type of research design?

Which of the following is a key component to the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP)for preterm infants?

Cross-cultural studies show that children raised in different environments mature at slightly different rates.According to your textbook,these differences are likely due to differences in

Janis sees a bat flying over the lake and says,"Birdie"! Her mother says,"That flies like a bird,Janis,but that is a bat." Janis begins pointing saying,"Bat! Bat! Bat!" Piaget would say that this is an example of ____________.

Your partner says he is hurt that you forgot your anniversary,and you reply,"Well,you forgot it last year!" Which one of the "four horseman of the relationship apocalypse" are you displaying?"

The involuntary muscular reactions to specific types of stimulation seen in newborns are referred to as ___________.