Exam 8: Development Across the Life Span

What is the cause of Down syndrome?

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

The cellular clock theory of aging suggests that cells have an unlimited number of times they can reproduce and repair damage.

Jean Piaget is noted for his theory of _______.

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 _______.

Which of the following describes the fetal period?

Temperament is thought to be fairly well established since birth.

Piaget's term for the knowledge that an object exists even when it is out of sight is _______.

Germain tends to rule his home with an iron fist.His children know the rules and they are expected to obey them without question,or there will be harsh consequences.Diana Baumrind would describe Germain's parenting style as _______.

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

According to Kohlberg,most adolescents are at the _______ level of morality.

At fertilization,the chromosomes from the father's sperm unite with the chromosomes from the mother's egg,creating a new cell called a(n)_______.

Puberty is defined as _______.

According to Erikson,an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust,share,and care,while still maintaining one's sense of self,is called _______.

Ashani is 18 months old.When her mom leaves her at the babysitter's house,Ashani cries initially.After a few moments,she stops crying because her mom is "out of sight and out of mind." According to Piaget,which period of cognitive development would Ashani be in?

A researcher who studies different age groups,or cohorts,at one time is using the cross-sectional design.

Sheila was born a female with only one X chromosome on the 23^rd pair.As a result,she is very short,infertile,and sexually underdeveloped.With which disorder is she likely to be diagnosed?

Which of the following describes the embryonic period?

Which sense is the most functional at birth?

Mothers who were unresponsive,insensitive,and coldly rejecting were associated with _______ infants.