Question 1

A gene that actively controls the expression of a trait is called a ______ gene.

Accepted Answer

A) recessive 
B) mutated 
C) recombinant 
D) dominant 
A) recessive 
B) mutated 
C) recombinant 
D) dominant

Question 2

A person's genetic makeup is his/her:

Accepted Answer

A) genotype. 
B) phenotype. 
C) mRNA. 
D) genome. 
A) genotype. 
B) phenotype. 
C) mRNA. 
D) genome.

Question 3

Which animal psychologist was the first to suggest that humans have an innate caretaking and nurturing mechanism that is triggered by the features of a baby's face?

Accepted Answer

A) Martin Seligman 
B) Gregor Mendel 
C) Konrad Lorenz 
D) Charles Darwin 
A) Martin Seligman 
B) Gregor Mendel 
C) Konrad Lorenz 
D) Charles Darwin

Question 4

The growth spurt for girls typically begins around what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 15 
A) 9 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 15

Question 5

During adolescence,brain development proceeds relatively slowly in the _______ cortex,a region implicated in impulse control and emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) parietal 
B) occipital 
C) prefrontal 
D) dorsal 
A) parietal 
B) occipital 
C) prefrontal 
D) dorsal

Question 6

Obedience to rules because of the fear of punishment is a characteristic of _______ morality.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following terms is used to describe any substance,such as a drug,chemical,or virus,that can interrupt normal prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A) teratogen 
B) critical period 
C) carcinogen 
D) biohazard 
A) teratogen 
B) critical period 
C) carcinogen 
D) biohazard

Question 8

Professor Grant is interested in studying the development of a sense of humor.She collects data from groups of 6-year-olds,16-year-olds,26-year-olds,and 46-year-olds.Professor Grant is using a ________ research design.

Accepted Answer

A) cohort 
B) longitudinal 
C) correlational 
D) cross-sectional 
A) cohort 
B) longitudinal 
C) correlational 
D) cross-sectional

Question 9

Last night,Allie's mom gave her a haircut.As she walked into her high school,she felt like everyone could tell that her bangs were a little uneven.This example illustrates the belief of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) underestimation. 
B) personal fable. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) imaginary audience. 
A) underestimation. 
B) personal fable. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) imaginary audience.

Question 10

Simone's family does not have a lot of money.Simone's mom buys her clothing from the local super store.Simone believes that other students notice that she doesn't wear brand name clothes.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) underestimation. 
B) personal fable. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) imaginary audience. 
A) underestimation. 
B) personal fable. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) imaginary audience.

Question 11

The most influential theory of moral development in psychology is that of:

Accepted Answer

A) Vygotsky. 
B) Ainsworth. 
C) Kohlberg. 
D) Piaget. 
A) Vygotsky. 
B) Ainsworth. 
C) Kohlberg. 
D) Piaget.

Question 12

Harriet is pregnant.Her developing baby is moving and sleeping.It is developing the ability to breathe and swallow.Harriet's baby is in the _________ period of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Puberty is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the production of hormones in the reproductive glands stimulated by the pituitary gland. 
B) the stage of identity versus role confusion. 
C) the physical changes that occur in the body as sexual development reaches maturity. 
D) the time when a child becomes a teenager. 
A) the production of hormones in the reproductive glands stimulated by the pituitary gland. 
B) the stage of identity versus role confusion. 
C) the physical changes that occur in the body as sexual development reaches maturity. 
D) the time when a child becomes a teenager.

Question 14

In females,puberty is triggered by ________; in males,it is initiated by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) increases in estrogen levels; increases in testosterone levels 
B) decreases in testosterone levels; increases in testosterone levels 
C) increases in estrogen levels; decreases in estrogen levels 
D) increases in testosterone levels; increases in testosterone levels as well 
A) increases in estrogen levels; increases in testosterone levels 
B) decreases in testosterone levels; increases in testosterone levels 
C) increases in estrogen levels; decreases in estrogen levels 
D) increases in testosterone levels; increases in testosterone levels as well

Question 15

Gwen and her husband are thrilled as they peer into Gwen's uterus by means of an ultrasound.The physician reports that the pregnancy appears normal,and that their baby's fingers,toes,heart,and circulatory system are developing as expected.The couple learns that the baby is just under an inch long.Given this information,the current stage of prenatal development is the:

Accepted Answer

A) embryonic period. 
B) germinal period. 
C) zygotic period. 
D) fetal stage. 
A) embryonic period. 
B) germinal period. 
C) zygotic period. 
D) fetal stage.

Question 16

According to Erikson,the first challenge in a child's development is that of:

Accepted Answer

A) initiative versus guilt. 
B) industry versus inferiority. 
C) trust versus mistrust. 
D) autonomy versus shame. 
A) initiative versus guilt. 
B) industry versus inferiority. 
C) trust versus mistrust. 
D) autonomy versus shame.

Question 17

A teratogen is:

Accepted Answer

A) an environmental agent that can produce a birth defect. 
B) a genetic or chromosomal abnormality that may produce a developmental disorder. 
C) any physical defect in an unborn child. 
D) a fertilized egg that undergoes rapid cell division. 
A) an environmental agent that can produce a birth defect. 
B) a genetic or chromosomal abnormality that may produce a developmental disorder. 
C) any physical defect in an unborn child. 
D) a fertilized egg that undergoes rapid cell division.

Question 18

Years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far; and consequently he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

Accepted Answer

A) develop a sense of isolation. 
B) develop feelings of inferiority. 
C) develop a sense of despair. 
D) become stagnated. 
A) develop a sense of isolation. 
B) develop feelings of inferiority. 
C) develop a sense of despair. 
D) become stagnated.

Question 19

Months,most infants:

Accepted Answer

A) begin to use intonation in their language. 
B) build a vocabulary of one-word phrases. 
C) begin to distinguish,in their language,between themselves and others. 
D) begin to form two- and three-word sentences. 
A) begin to use intonation in their language. 
B) build a vocabulary of one-word phrases. 
C) begin to distinguish,in their language,between themselves and others. 
D) begin to form two- and three-word sentences.

Question 20

Smith believes people who are very aggressive have become so because of their life experiences.Dr.Goldberg believes people are more or less aggressive from birth because of genetic factors.Which of the following terms best describes an issue in human development that is highlighted by their disagreement?

Accepted Answer

A) nature versus nurture 
B) cognition versus emotion 
C) sensitive vs.critical periods 
D) cross-sectional studies versus longitudinal studies 
A) nature versus nurture 
B) cognition versus emotion 
C) sensitive vs.critical periods 
D) cross-sectional studies versus longitudinal studies

A gene that actively controls the expression of a trait is called a ______ gene.

A person's genetic makeup is his/her:

Which animal psychologist was the first to suggest that humans have an innate caretaking and nurturing mechanism that is triggered by the features of a baby's face?

The growth spurt for girls typically begins around what age?

During adolescence,brain development proceeds relatively slowly in the _______ cortex,a region implicated in impulse control and emotions.

Obedience to rules because of the fear of punishment is a characteristic of _______ morality.

Which of the following terms is used to describe any substance,such as a drug,chemical,or virus,that can interrupt normal prenatal development?

Professor Grant is interested in studying the development of a sense of humor.She collects data from groups of 6-year-olds,16-year-olds,26-year-olds,and 46-year-olds.Professor Grant is using a ________ research design.

Last night,Allie's mom gave her a haircut.As she walked into her high school,she felt like everyone could tell that her bangs were a little uneven.This example illustrates the belief of a(n):

Simone's family does not have a lot of money.Simone's mom buys her clothing from the local super store.Simone believes that other students notice that she doesn't wear brand name clothes.This is an example of:

The most influential theory of moral development in psychology is that of:

Harriet is pregnant.Her developing baby is moving and sleeping.It is developing the ability to breathe and swallow.Harriet's baby is in the _________ period of prenatal development.

Puberty is defined as:

In females,puberty is triggered by ; in males,it is initiated by __.

According to Erikson,the first challenge in a child's development is that of:

A teratogen is:

Years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far; and consequently he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

Months,most infants:

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Exam 9: Lifespan Development

A gene that actively controls the expression of a trait is called a ______ gene.

A person's genetic makeup is his/her:

Which animal psychologist was the first to suggest that humans have an innate caretaking and nurturing mechanism that is triggered by the features of a baby's face?

The growth spurt for girls typically begins around what age?

During adolescence,brain development proceeds relatively slowly in the _______ cortex,a region implicated in impulse control and emotions.

Obedience to rules because of the fear of punishment is a characteristic of _______ morality.

Which of the following terms is used to describe any substance,such as a drug,chemical,or virus,that can interrupt normal prenatal development?

Professor Grant is interested in studying the development of a sense of humor.She collects data from groups of 6-year-olds,16-year-olds,26-year-olds,and 46-year-olds.Professor Grant is using a ________ research design.

Last night,Allie's mom gave her a haircut.As she walked into her high school,she felt like everyone could tell that her bangs were a little uneven.This example illustrates the belief of a(n):

Simone's family does not have a lot of money.Simone's mom buys her clothing from the local super store.Simone believes that other students notice that she doesn't wear brand name clothes.This is an example of:

The most influential theory of moral development in psychology is that of:

Harriet is pregnant.Her developing baby is moving and sleeping.It is developing the ability to breathe and swallow.Harriet's baby is in the _________ period of prenatal development.

Puberty is defined as:

In females,puberty is triggered by ________; in males,it is initiated by __________.

According to Erikson,the first challenge in a child's development is that of:

A teratogen is:

Years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far; and consequently he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

Months,most infants:

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In females,puberty is triggered by ; in males,it is initiated by __.