Exam 9: Lifespan Development

In Piaget's theory,children become capable of hypothetical thought in the formal operational stage.

The tendency of teenagers to feel that they are always "on stage" and that they are the center of everyone else's world,just as they are the center of their own,is a phenomenon known as:

Ron,a toddler,takes a picture and puts it to the receiver of a phone in order to "show" it to his grandmother.This example illustrates:

A securely attached infant calms down rapidly when her mother returns after a brief absence.

Which of the following abilities decline during adulthood?

Like any 4-month-old,Amy depends on her parents to feed her and to change her diapers.When Amy cries,her devoted parents quickly respond to her needs.According to Erikson,Amy is developing a sense of:

Who uses infant-directed speech?

It has been reported that average scores on national exams,such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT),have declined in recent years.Researchers interested in exploring this intensively interview students who have just taken the exam,those who took it last year,and those who took it five years ago.This method is:

Jeremy is 17 years old.According to Erikson,his chief task will be acquiring a sense of:

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the longitudinal design?

A researcher decides to study cognitive changes in children by tracking a group of 3-year-olds until they reach the age of 18.This researcher is conducting a ________ study.

Elijah is a 3 year little boy who likes to spread his peas and carrots all over his plate.After spreading out his food,he asks for more.His mom pushes all the food together and Elijah continues to eat.Which period of cognitive development is Elijah in?

According to Erikson,adolescents must resolve the challenge of:

Menarche typically occurs around _______ years of age; its timing reflects __________.

Allen is pregnant.Her baby's major organs have begun to form,as have its facial features.The baby is in the _______ stage of prenatal development.

When infants reach about 6 months of age they begin babbling; that is:

Edmund is a Cub Scout.While on a camping trip,the scout leader tells the boys to stay away from the lake.Some of the scouts ignore the leader and go fishing by the lake anyway.Edmund wants to do what the leader tells him and believes that good behaviors are rewarded whereas bad behaviors are punished.Which level of moral reasoning is he in?

A researcher who studies a fixed group of people over a long period of time is,by definition,using the ________ method.

Hailey's parents demand her strict obedience; "backtalk" is not tolerated.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In terms of the parenting styles discussed in your text,Hailey's parents are _________; Isabella's are __________.

Parents who don't spend much time with their children,showing little physical affection,were associated with ___________ attachment among their kids.