Question 1

Which of these physical skills typically develops LAST?

Accepted Answer

A) sitting up 
B) standing up 
C) walking 
D) sucking 
A) sitting up 
B) standing up 
C) walking 
D) sucking C

Question 2

Which of the following statements best summarizes the history of development psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) In the late 1800s and early 1900s,psychologists began studying children.At the same time,they also began focusing on adult development and aging. 
B) In the late 1800s and early 1900s,psychologists began studying children.A decade or two later,they began focusing on adult development and aging. 
C) In the late 1800s and early 1900s,psychologists began studying children.In the 1960s and 1970s,they began focusing on adult development and aging. 
D) In the late 1930s and 1940s,psychologists began studying children.In the 1960s and 1970s,they began focusing on adult development and aging. 
A) In the late 1800s and early 1900s,psychologists began studying children.At the same time,they also began focusing on adult development and aging. 
B) In the late 1800s and early 1900s,psychologists began studying children.A decade or two later,they began focusing on adult development and aging. 
C) In the late 1800s and early 1900s,psychologists began studying children.In the 1960s and 1970s,they began focusing on adult development and aging. 
D) In the late 1930s and 1940s,psychologists began studying children.In the 1960s and 1970s,they began focusing on adult development and aging. C

Question 3

The major issue of __________ explores how development is influenced by both genetics and life experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) continuity/stages 
B) nature/nurture 
C) critical/sensitive periods 
D) stability/change 
A) continuity/stages 
B) nature/nurture 
C) critical/sensitive periods 
D) stability/change B

Question 4

Aaron is a middle-aged physician.He gives back to the community by acting as a mentor to teenagers interested in entering the medical profession.Erikson would say that Aaron is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy. 
B) identity. 
C) generativity. 
D) integrity. 
A) intimacy. 
B) identity. 
C) generativity. 
D) integrity.

Question 5

How many pairs of chromosomes are normally in each cell of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) 46 
B) 23 
C) 21 
D) 22 
A) 46 
B) 23 
C) 21 
D) 22

Question 6

Days ago.His parents have noticed that he has several reflexes,which the doctors have been testing.Which of the following is NOT a reflex exhibited by healthy newborns?

Accepted Answer

A) Moro startle reflex 
B) rooting reflex 
C) walking reflex 
D) grasping reflex 
A) Moro startle reflex 
B) rooting reflex 
C) walking reflex 
D) grasping reflex

Question 7

The search for a unique identity is the key developmental challenge of adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The germinal period:

Accepted Answer

A) occurs during the first two weeks after fertilization. 
B) occurs from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization. 
C) occurs from approximately 8 weeks after fertilization to birth. 
D) occurs from 7 to 10 weeks after fertilization. 
A) occurs during the first two weeks after fertilization. 
B) occurs from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization. 
C) occurs from approximately 8 weeks after fertilization to birth. 
D) occurs from 7 to 10 weeks after fertilization.

Question 9

Kohlberg's stages of moral development are concrete operational,formal operational,and postformal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The fetal period is the longest stage of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In order,the first two stages in Kübler-Ross's theory of the acceptance of impending death are:

Accepted Answer

A) anger $\rightarrow$ denial. 
B) denial $\rightarrow$ anger. 
C) anger $\rightarrow$ depression. 
D) denial $\rightarrow$ depression. 
A) anger $\rightarrow$ denial. 
B) denial $\rightarrow$ anger. 
C) anger $\rightarrow$ depression. 
D) denial $\rightarrow$ depression.

Question 12

A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operational stage is:

Accepted Answer

A) irreversibility. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) abstract thinking. 
D) logical thinking. 
A) irreversibility. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) abstract thinking. 
D) logical thinking.

Question 13

Leticia has just learned that she is terminally ill.She is now always irritable,often throws things on the floor,and yells at members of her family and the nurses who care for her.According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross,Leticia is most likely in the _________ stage of dying.

Accepted Answer

A) anger 
B) bargaining 
C) denial 
D) reactive 
A) anger 
B) bargaining 
C) denial 
D) reactive

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) preoperational; concrete operations; sensorimotor; formal operations 
B) concrete operations; sensorimotor; preoperational; formal operations 
C) sensorimotor; preoperational; concrete operations; formal operations 
D) preoperational; sensorimotor; concrete operations; formal operations 
A) preoperational; concrete operations; sensorimotor; formal operations 
B) concrete operations; sensorimotor; preoperational; formal operations 
C) sensorimotor; preoperational; concrete operations; formal operations 
D) preoperational; sensorimotor; concrete operations; formal operations

Question 15

What term is used to describe a child's inability to see the world through anyone else's eyes except his or her own?

Accepted Answer

A) disparity 
B) narcissism 
C) egocentrism 
D) autonomy 
A) disparity 
B) narcissism 
C) egocentrism 
D) autonomy

Question 16

The correct sequence of the five stages of death and dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is:

Accepted Answer

A) denial,anger,bargaining,depression,and acceptance. 
B) denial,anger,bargaining,acceptance,and depression. 
C) anger,denial,bargaining,acceptance,and depression. 
D) anger,denial,bargaining,depression,and acceptance. 
A) denial,anger,bargaining,depression,and acceptance. 
B) denial,anger,bargaining,acceptance,and depression. 
C) anger,denial,bargaining,acceptance,and depression. 
D) anger,denial,bargaining,depression,and acceptance.

Question 17

Your little brother has a big ball of clay.While he watches,you roll the ball of clay into a long snake-like shape.He begins to cry because he thinks he has less clay now.Which of Piaget's stages is your brother likely to be in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Postconventional moral reasoning is based on abstract reasoning.It therefore depends on attaining Piaget's _______ 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 19

When faced with a conflict between law and conscience,Liz follows her conscience despite the personal risk.This would be characteristic of ______ morality.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The emotional bond that forms between an infant and a primary caregiver is called:

Accepted Answer

A) temperament. 
B) attachment. 
C) trust. 
D) habituation. 
A) temperament. 
B) attachment. 
C) trust. 
D) habituation.

Which of these physical skills typically develops LAST?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the history of development psychology?

The major issue of __________ explores how development is influenced by both genetics and life experiences.

Aaron is a middle-aged physician.He gives back to the community by acting as a mentor to teenagers interested in entering the medical profession.Erikson would say that Aaron is experiencing:

How many pairs of chromosomes are normally in each cell of the human body?

Days ago.His parents have noticed that he has several reflexes,which the doctors have been testing.Which of the following is NOT a reflex exhibited by healthy newborns?

The search for a unique identity is the key developmental challenge of adolescence.

The germinal period:

Kohlberg's stages of moral development are concrete operational,formal operational,and postformal.

The fetal period is the longest stage of prenatal development.

In order,the first two stages in Kübler-Ross's theory of the acceptance of impending death are:

A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operational stage is:

Leticia has just learned that she is terminally ill.She is now always irritable,often throws things on the floor,and yells at members of her family and the nurses who care for her.According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross,Leticia is most likely in the _________ stage of dying.

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

What term is used to describe a child's inability to see the world through anyone else's eyes except his or her own?

The correct sequence of the five stages of death and dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is:

Your little brother has a big ball of clay.While he watches,you roll the ball of clay into a long snake-like shape.He begins to cry because he thinks he has less clay now.Which of Piaget's stages is your brother likely to be in?

Postconventional moral reasoning is based on abstract reasoning.It therefore depends on attaining Piaget's _______ stage of cognitive development.

When faced with a conflict between law and conscience,Liz follows her conscience despite the personal risk.This would be characteristic of ______ morality.

The emotional bond that forms between an infant and a primary caregiver is called:

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Exam 9: Lifespan Development

Which of these physical skills typically develops LAST?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the history of development psychology?

The major issue of __________ explores how development is influenced by both genetics and life experiences.

Aaron is a middle-aged physician.He gives back to the community by acting as a mentor to teenagers interested in entering the medical profession.Erikson would say that Aaron is experiencing:

How many pairs of chromosomes are normally in each cell of the human body?

Days ago.His parents have noticed that he has several reflexes,which the doctors have been testing.Which of the following is NOT a reflex exhibited by healthy newborns?

The search for a unique identity is the key developmental challenge of adolescence.

The germinal period:

Kohlberg's stages of moral development are concrete operational,formal operational,and postformal.

The fetal period is the longest stage of prenatal development.

In order,the first two stages in Kübler-Ross's theory of the acceptance of impending death are:

A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operational stage is:

Leticia has just learned that she is terminally ill.She is now always irritable,often throws things on the floor,and yells at members of her family and the nurses who care for her.According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross,Leticia is most likely in the _________ stage of dying.

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

What term is used to describe a child's inability to see the world through anyone else's eyes except his or her own?

The correct sequence of the five stages of death and dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is:

Your little brother has a big ball of clay.While he watches,you roll the ball of clay into a long snake-like shape.He begins to cry because he thinks he has less clay now.Which of Piaget's stages is your brother likely to be in?

Postconventional moral reasoning is based on abstract reasoning.It therefore depends on attaining Piaget's _______ stage of cognitive development.

When faced with a conflict between law and conscience,Liz follows her conscience despite the personal risk.This would be characteristic of ______ morality.

The emotional bond that forms between an infant and a primary caregiver is called:

The Science of Psychology

Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

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Therapy

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