Question 1

To 6,his third stage,as characterized by the major challenge of:

Accepted Answer

A) identity versus role diffusion. 
B) industry versus inferiority. 
C) initiative versus guilt. 
D) autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
A) identity versus role diffusion. 
B) industry versus inferiority. 
C) initiative versus guilt. 
D) autonomy versus shame and doubt.

Question 2

Fifteen-year-old Todd is writing an impassioned novel about growing up in America.In his novel he describes his experiences in a way that portrays them as unique,such that no one has ever thought such deep thoughts or experienced such ecstasy before.Todd's writings most clearly reflect:

Accepted Answer

A) his sense of autonomy. 
B) the personal fable. 
C) the period of rebellion common to all adolescents. 
D) his developing sense of conscience. 
A) his sense of autonomy. 
B) the personal fable. 
C) the period of rebellion common to all adolescents. 
D) his developing sense of conscience.

Question 3

Brad is 18 and is looking into career options.He is currently deciding whether he wants to become a gourmet chef or a race car driver.Brad is at what stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development?

Accepted Answer

A) integrity versus despair 
B) intimacy versus isolation 
C) generativity versus stagnation 
D) identity versus role confusion 
A) integrity versus despair 
B) intimacy versus isolation 
C) generativity versus stagnation 
D) identity versus role confusion

Question 4

According to Carol Gilligan,Kohlberg's theory of moral development:

Accepted Answer

A) should only be applied to males. 
B) explains moral reasoning in multiple cultures. 
C) should be extended to males. 
D) is a comprehensive theory without missing components. 
A) should only be applied to males. 
B) explains moral reasoning in multiple cultures. 
C) should be extended to males. 
D) is a comprehensive theory without missing components.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of telegraphic speech?

Accepted Answer

A) "pet dog" 
B) "ba ba ba ba ba" 
C) "but I just runned home" 
D) "bottle" 
A) "pet dog" 
B) "ba ba ba ba ba" 
C) "but I just runned home" 
D) "bottle"

Question 6

Vision is the most developed of the senses in early infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Daryl is 8 years old and he likes to do art projects at school.However,the projects he has completed so far haven't received good grades,and in several instances his friends have laughed at the things he has done.Based on Erikson's theory,Daryl may develop:

Accepted Answer

A) feelings of inferiority. 
B) a sense of despair. 
C) feelings of guilt. 
D) a sense of isolation. 
A) feelings of inferiority. 
B) a sense of despair. 
C) feelings of guilt. 
D) a sense of isolation.

Question 8

Concerning brain development,which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Neural growth is more important than neural pruning in both childhood and adolescence. 
B) Neural pruning is more important than neural growth in both childhood and adolescence. 
C) Neural growth is more important than neural pruning in childhood,but neural pruning is more important in adolescence. 
D) Neural pruning is more important than neural growth in childhood,but neural growth is more important in adolescence. 
A) Neural growth is more important than neural pruning in both childhood and adolescence. 
B) Neural pruning is more important than neural growth in both childhood and adolescence. 
C) Neural growth is more important than neural pruning in childhood,but neural pruning is more important in adolescence. 
D) Neural pruning is more important than neural growth in childhood,but neural growth is more important in adolescence.

Question 9

Years old,and she likes to help her mother when it is time for supper.However,her mother is often quick tempered at the end of the day,scolding Elizabeth when she tries to help.Her mother finds she can get things done more quickly if Elizabeth stays out of the way.Based on Erikson's theory,Elizabeth may develop:

Accepted Answer

A) a general sense of mistrust. 
B) feelings of guilt. 
C) feelings of inferiority. 
D) feelings of despair. 
A) a general sense of mistrust. 
B) feelings of guilt. 
C) feelings of inferiority. 
D) feelings of despair.

Question 10

From the third month after conception until birth,the developing organism is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) fetus. 
B) placenta. 
C) neonate. 
D) embryo. 
A) fetus. 
B) placenta. 
C) neonate. 
D) embryo.

Question 11

Which type of attachment style is characterized by babies who do not seem to care very much whether the mother is present or absent,and are equally comfortable with her and a stranger?

Accepted Answer

A) secure 
B) avoidant 
C) ambivalent 
D) difficult 
A) secure 
B) avoidant 
C) ambivalent 
D) difficult

Question 12

Adolescents may go through a period of actively exploring various personal identities,but not yet committing to one.Erikson called this:

Accepted Answer

A) extroverted behavior 
B) preoperational thought 
C) moratorium 
D) thinking in terms of concrete things 
A) extroverted behavior 
B) preoperational thought 
C) moratorium 
D) thinking in terms of concrete things

Question 13

The heart,lungs,and brain begin to form during the ________ period of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A) fetal 
B) zygotic 
C) embryonic 
D) germinal 
A) fetal 
B) zygotic 
C) embryonic 
D) germinal

Question 14

Ethan,a three year old,asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into twelve rather than eight pieces because he is "really hungry." On the basis of this example,it is most appropriate to conclude that Ethan:

Accepted Answer

A) understands object permanence. 
B) does not understand object permanence. 
C) understands conservation. 
D) does not understand conservation. 
A) understands object permanence. 
B) does not understand object permanence. 
C) understands conservation. 
D) does not understand conservation.

Question 15

Several weeks of diagnostic tests have revealed that cancer has spread throughout Barry's body.His physician suggested that he "take care of important matters." Barry realizes his family's home needs repairs,so he arranges to have that done right away.To relieve his family of the agony of planning his funeral,he has made all the arrangements.Barry tells his minister he has had a good life and just wants to make sure he provides for his family after his death.This description fits the stage Kübler-Ross called:

Accepted Answer

A) denial. 
B) acceptance. 
C) bargaining. 
D) depression. 
A) denial. 
B) acceptance. 
C) bargaining. 
D) depression.

Question 16

According to Erikson,the major goal of adolescent development is:

Accepted Answer

A) learning to deal with new sexuality. 
B) learning to think abstractly. 
C) distinguishing oneself from younger siblings. 
D) developing a sense of identity. 
A) learning to deal with new sexuality. 
B) learning to think abstractly. 
C) distinguishing oneself from younger siblings. 
D) developing a sense of identity.

Question 17

Emily is 27 years old and she has difficulty forming meaningful relationships with others.According to Erikson,she is most likely in the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy vs.isolation 
B) identity vs.role confusion 
C) basic trust vs.mistrust 
D) integrity vs.despair 
A) intimacy vs.isolation 
B) identity vs.role confusion 
C) basic trust vs.mistrust 
D) integrity vs.despair

Question 18

The reflex that causes a newborn to turn its head toward something touching its cheek and grope around with its mouth is the ________ reflex.

Accepted Answer

A) sucking 
B) rooting 
C) Moro startle 
D) grasping 
A) sucking 
B) rooting 
C) Moro startle 
D) grasping

Question 19

According to Piaget,the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age,in which the child learns to use words,images,or actions to understand the world,is the ______ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Years of age,in which the individual uses senses and motor abilities to interact with objects in the environment,is called the ______ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

To 6,his third stage,as characterized by the major challenge of:

Fifteen-year-old Todd is writing an impassioned novel about growing up in America.In his novel he describes his experiences in a way that portrays them as unique,such that no one has ever thought such deep thoughts or experienced such ecstasy before.Todd's writings most clearly reflect:

Brad is 18 and is looking into career options.He is currently deciding whether he wants to become a gourmet chef or a race car driver.Brad is at what stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development?

According to Carol Gilligan,Kohlberg's theory of moral development:

Which of the following is an example of telegraphic speech?

Vision is the most developed of the senses in early infancy.

Daryl is 8 years old and he likes to do art projects at school.However,the projects he has completed so far haven't received good grades,and in several instances his friends have laughed at the things he has done.Based on Erikson's theory,Daryl may develop:

Concerning brain development,which of the following statements is most accurate?

From the third month after conception until birth,the developing organism is known as a(n):

Which type of attachment style is characterized by babies who do not seem to care very much whether the mother is present or absent,and are equally comfortable with her and a stranger?

Adolescents may go through a period of actively exploring various personal identities,but not yet committing to one.Erikson called this:

The heart,lungs,and brain begin to form during the ________ period of prenatal development.

Ethan,a three year old,asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into twelve rather than eight pieces because he is "really hungry." On the basis of this example,it is most appropriate to conclude that Ethan:

According to Erikson,the major goal of adolescent development is:

Emily is 27 years old and she has difficulty forming meaningful relationships with others.According to Erikson,she is most likely in the ________ stage.

The reflex that causes a newborn to turn its head toward something touching its cheek and grope around with its mouth is the ________ reflex.

According to Piaget,the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age,in which the child learns to use words,images,or actions to understand the world,is the ______ stage.

Years of age,in which the individual uses senses and motor abilities to interact with objects in the environment,is called the ______ stage.

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Exam 9: Lifespan Development

To 6,his third stage,as characterized by the major challenge of:

Fifteen-year-old Todd is writing an impassioned novel about growing up in America.In his novel he describes his experiences in a way that portrays them as unique,such that no one has ever thought such deep thoughts or experienced such ecstasy before.Todd's writings most clearly reflect:

Brad is 18 and is looking into career options.He is currently deciding whether he wants to become a gourmet chef or a race car driver.Brad is at what stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development?

According to Carol Gilligan,Kohlberg's theory of moral development:

Which of the following is an example of telegraphic speech?

Vision is the most developed of the senses in early infancy.

Daryl is 8 years old and he likes to do art projects at school.However,the projects he has completed so far haven't received good grades,and in several instances his friends have laughed at the things he has done.Based on Erikson's theory,Daryl may develop:

Concerning brain development,which of the following statements is most accurate?

From the third month after conception until birth,the developing organism is known as a(n):

Which type of attachment style is characterized by babies who do not seem to care very much whether the mother is present or absent,and are equally comfortable with her and a stranger?

Adolescents may go through a period of actively exploring various personal identities,but not yet committing to one.Erikson called this:

The heart,lungs,and brain begin to form during the ________ period of prenatal development.

Ethan,a three year old,asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into twelve rather than eight pieces because he is "really hungry." On the basis of this example,it is most appropriate to conclude that Ethan:

According to Erikson,the major goal of adolescent development is:

Emily is 27 years old and she has difficulty forming meaningful relationships with others.According to Erikson,she is most likely in the ________ stage.

The reflex that causes a newborn to turn its head toward something touching its cheek and grope around with its mouth is the ________ reflex.

According to Piaget,the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age,in which the child learns to use words,images,or actions to understand the world,is the ______ stage.

Years of age,in which the individual uses senses and motor abilities to interact with objects in the environment,is called the ______ stage.

The Science of Psychology

Foundations of Behavior

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