Question 1

The maximum life span of human beings is approximately __________ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 90 
B) 100 
C) 120 
D) 150 
A) 90 
B) 100 
C) 120 
D) 150

Question 2

Specialization of functions in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is called:

Accepted Answer

A) myelination. 
B) neuronal interconnectedness. 
C) lateralization. 
D) dendritic spreading. 
A) myelination. 
B) neuronal interconnectedness. 
C) lateralization. 
D) dendritic spreading.

Question 3

Describe one consequence of declining levels of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and dopamine.

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine: decline of memo

Question 4

What is the class of hormones that stimulate the testes and the ovaries known as?

Accepted Answer

A) cortisols 
B) gonadotropins 
C) androgens 
D) estradiols 
A) cortisols 
B) gonadotropins 
C) androgens 
D) estradiols

Question 5

Which of the following was a conclusion reached in the brain study of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Mankato?

Accepted Answer

A) High levels of folic acid were linked to increased symptoms of Alzheimer disease. 
B) "Serving" nuns showed more moderate declines in intellectual skills than "teaching" nuns. 
C) Positive emotions in early adulthood were linked to longevity. 
D) High levels of dopamine were linked to increased brain lateralization. 
A) High levels of folic acid were linked to increased symptoms of Alzheimer disease. 
B) "Serving" nuns showed more moderate declines in intellectual skills than "teaching" nuns. 
C) Positive emotions in early adulthood were linked to longevity. 
D) High levels of dopamine were linked to increased brain lateralization.

Question 6

_____ is a hormone associated in girls with breast, uterine, and skeletal development.

Accepted Answer

A) Cortisol 
B) Estradiol 
C) Androgens 
D) Testosterone 
A) Cortisol 
B) Estradiol 
C) Androgens 
D) Testosterone

Question 7

Which growth pattern sequence indicates that growth progresses from the top of the body to the bottom?

Accepted Answer

A) cephalocaudal 
B) proximodistal 
C) paradistal 
D) lateralization 
A) cephalocaudal 
B) proximodistal 
C) paradistal 
D) lateralization

Question 8

Which structure is responsible for about 80 percent of the brain's volume and critical to perception, thinking, and language?

Accepted Answer

A) forebrain 
B) cerebral cortex 
C) left hemisphere 
D) hippocampus 
A) forebrain 
B) cerebral cortex 
C) left hemisphere 
D) hippocampus

Question 9

Research shows that living in a deprived environment:

Accepted Answer

A) does not significantly affect brain development. 
B) promotes greater brain development as compensation for impoverished conditions. 
C) depresses brain activity. 
D) is not reversible regardless of future experiences in better conditions. 
A) does not significantly affect brain development. 
B) promotes greater brain development as compensation for impoverished conditions. 
C) depresses brain activity. 
D) is not reversible regardless of future experiences in better conditions.

Question 10

Cognitive control involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) inhibiting motor actions. 
B) controlling attention. 
C) reducing interfering thoughts. 
D) improved vocabulary. 
A) inhibiting motor actions. 
B) controlling attention. 
C) reducing interfering thoughts. 
D) improved vocabulary.

Question 11

When Doctor Jansen compares brain scans belonging to a 70-year-old and a 50-year-old, what might she see in the 70-year-old brain?

Accepted Answer

A) more dendrites 
B) more neurons 
C) equal number of dendrites as the 50-year-old brain 
D) fewer neurons and dendrites 
A) more dendrites 
B) more neurons 
C) equal number of dendrites as the 50-year-old brain 
D) fewer neurons and dendrites

Question 12

Thirteen-year-old Melissa's blood tests indicate testosterone levels twice as high as last year and estradiol levels eight times higher than last year.Melissa is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) normal changes as a result of having entered puberty. 
B) difficulties due to significant imbalances in hormonal levels. 
C) abnormal development of male physical characteristics. 
D) abnormally fast development of female physical characteristics. 
A) normal changes as a result of having entered puberty. 
B) difficulties due to significant imbalances in hormonal levels. 
C) abnormal development of male physical characteristics. 
D) abnormally fast development of female physical characteristics.

Question 13

Which brain lobe is responsible for voluntary movement, thinking, personality, and intentionality or purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) frontal 
B) occipital 
C) temporal 
D) parietal 
A) frontal 
B) occipital 
C) temporal 
D) parietal

Question 14

Name one biological factor that may influence women's longevity over men's longevity.

Accepted Answer

1.Estrogen production helps protect wome

Question 15

Lack of sleep in young children is linked with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) problems at school 
B) increased likelihood of depression 
C) attention problems 
D) all of these 
A) problems at school 
B) increased likelihood of depression 
C) attention problems 
D) all of these

Question 16

Describe three ways in which the brain adapts as it ages.

Accepted Answer

1.Humans can grow new brain cells.
2.Den

Question 17

The corpus callosum, which connects the brain's left and right hemispheres, thickens in adolescence, and this improves adolescents' ability to:

Accepted Answer

A) process information. 
B) reason and make decisions. 
C) learn foreign languages. 
D) control aggressive behavior. 
A) process information. 
B) reason and make decisions. 
C) learn foreign languages. 
D) control aggressive behavior.

Question 18

Ora's blood test shows a major reduction in acetylcholine.The effect of this may be responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A) slowing of motor reflexes. 
B) symptoms of Alzheimer disease. 
C) symptoms of Parkinson disease. 
D) increased impulsivity. 
A) slowing of motor reflexes. 
B) symptoms of Alzheimer disease. 
C) symptoms of Parkinson disease. 
D) increased impulsivity.

Question 19

Which structure monitors eating and sex?

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary gland 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thyroid gland 
D) adrenal gland 
A) pituitary gland 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thyroid gland 
D) adrenal gland

Question 20

Which of the following functions occur primarily in the right hemisphere of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) performing music and other creative functions 
B) reading and other complex, logical functions 
C) humor and the use of metaphors 
D) speech and grammar 
A) performing music and other creative functions 
B) reading and other complex, logical functions 
C) humor and the use of metaphors 
D) speech and grammar

The maximum life span of human beings is approximately __________ years.

Specialization of functions in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is called:

Describe one consequence of declining levels of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and dopamine.

What is the class of hormones that stimulate the testes and the ovaries known as?

Which of the following was a conclusion reached in the brain study of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Mankato?

_____ is a hormone associated in girls with breast, uterine, and skeletal development.

Which growth pattern sequence indicates that growth progresses from the top of the body to the bottom?

Which structure is responsible for about 80 percent of the brain's volume and critical to perception, thinking, and language?

Research shows that living in a deprived environment:

Cognitive control involves all of the following EXCEPT:

When Doctor Jansen compares brain scans belonging to a 70-year-old and a 50-year-old, what might she see in the 70-year-old brain?

Thirteen-year-old Melissa's blood tests indicate testosterone levels twice as high as last year and estradiol levels eight times higher than last year.Melissa is most likely experiencing:

Which brain lobe is responsible for voluntary movement, thinking, personality, and intentionality or purpose?

Name one biological factor that may influence women's longevity over men's longevity.

Lack of sleep in young children is linked with which of the following?

Describe three ways in which the brain adapts as it ages.

The corpus callosum, which connects the brain's left and right hemispheres, thickens in adolescence, and this improves adolescents' ability to:

Ora's blood test shows a major reduction in acetylcholine.The effect of this may be responsible for:

Which structure monitors eating and sex?

Which of the following functions occur primarily in the right hemisphere of the brain?

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Exam 3: Physical Development and Biological Aging

The maximum life span of human beings is approximately __________ years.

Specialization of functions in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is called:

Describe one consequence of declining levels of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and dopamine.

What is the class of hormones that stimulate the testes and the ovaries known as?

Which of the following was a conclusion reached in the brain study of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Mankato?

_____ is a hormone associated in girls with breast, uterine, and skeletal development.

Which growth pattern sequence indicates that growth progresses from the top of the body to the bottom?

Which structure is responsible for about 80 percent of the brain's volume and critical to perception, thinking, and language?

Research shows that living in a deprived environment:

Cognitive control involves all of the following EXCEPT:

When Doctor Jansen compares brain scans belonging to a 70-year-old and a 50-year-old, what might she see in the 70-year-old brain?

Thirteen-year-old Melissa's blood tests indicate testosterone levels twice as high as last year and estradiol levels eight times higher than last year.Melissa is most likely experiencing:

Which brain lobe is responsible for voluntary movement, thinking, personality, and intentionality or purpose?

Name one biological factor that may influence women's longevity over men's longevity.

Lack of sleep in young children is linked with which of the following?

Describe three ways in which the brain adapts as it ages.

The corpus callosum, which connects the brain's left and right hemispheres, thickens in adolescence, and this improves adolescents' ability to:

Ora's blood test shows a major reduction in acetylcholine.The effect of this may be responsible for:

Which structure monitors eating and sex?

Which of the following functions occur primarily in the right hemisphere of the brain?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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