Exam 9: Lifespan Development

Nancy has just separated from her husband, has a low-paying job that she dislikes, and can barely afford child care for her two young children. According to psychological research, Nancy's multiple roles are likely to:

During a lecture on human biology, Professor Sadir described the differences in genetic composition and reproductive anatomy that determine whether a person is classified as male or female. Dr. Sadir was referring to:

Renee likes helping her teacher with classroom chores, and enjoys the praise she gets for being a good student and for following the rules set by her teacher. Kohlberg would say that Renee is operating at the ______ level of moral reasoning.

According to the Focus on Neuroscience box on the adolescent brain, from approximately age six to adolescence, brain development is characterized by:

At the moment of conception, each person begins life as a single cell, which is called a(n):

Moral reasoning at the _____ level of Kohlberg's theory is characterized by the idea that "right" is being a "good" person and that conforming to social expectations and following rules set by others will win their approval.

Temperament researchers agree that individual differences in temperament have a genetic and biological basis. Researchers also agree that:

Between the ages of 15 and 20 there is a surge of cortical gray matter production as the adolescent brain reaches full maturity.

The embryonic period is the second period of prenatal development and extends from the third week through the eighth week.

According to the Focus on Neuroscience box, "Boosting the Aging Brain," why did researchers look for changes in the hippocampus when studying the effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive functioning and brain health in old age?

List and describe factors that can affect the timing of puberty.

In industrialized countries _____ is the stage of lifespan development from approximately the late teens to the mid to late twenties, which is characterized by exploration, instability, and flexibility in social roles, vocational choices, and relationships.

Cindy and her twin, Ryan, have just celebrated their eighth birthday. Cindy will probably start the physical and sexual changes of puberty:

In an experiment described in the Science Versus Pseudoscience box "Can a DVD Program Your Baby to Be a Genius?" which was the control condition?

The term genotype refers to:

The career tracks of men and women often differ, especially if they have children; married women with children are much more likely to interrupt their careers, leave jobs, or switch to part-time work because of child-rearing responsibilities.

Researchers Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess found that about two-thirds of infants can be classified as having either an easy, difficult, or slow-to-warm-up temperament.

By the fourth month of prenatal development, the fetus is capable of reflexive movements and is able to move its arms, legs, and head.

Cross-cultural psychologists have noted that collectivistic cultures tend to stress interdependence and concern for the welfare of others more than individual rights and justice.

Erwin read about gender and sexuality in his psychology text. He noted that the text defined _____ as the biological categories of being male or female.