Exam 9: Lifespan Development

As the neural tube expands during development, it develops cavities called _____ that are found at the core of the fully developed brain and are filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Frank always buys a fishing license before going fishing because authorities established the fishing laws and Frank believes laws should be obeyed. In terms of Kohlberg's theory, Frank is at the _____ level of moral reasoning.

The fact that parents in every culture use infant-directed speech, or motherese, when they speak to infants and toddlers is cited as evidence for the conclusion that:

Rather than distinct stages of cognitive development, some developmental psychologists argue that the information-processing model is a better way of describing cognitive development over the lifespan.

In homes where both parents are present and have a close relationship to their infant, the infant tends to develop an attachment relationship to:

Chronic stress, feelings of depression, and anxiety during pregnancy are associated with low birth weight and premature birth.

According to In Focus: Hooking Up on Campus, _____ is defined as sexual intercourse, with or without an emotional or friendly relationship, whereas _____ is defined as a no-strings-attached sexual encounter that can range from kissing and cuddling to sexual intercourse.

Discuss the two fundamental themes that dominate adulthood, and describe the primary psychosocial tasks of early and middle adulthood.

According to the Focus on Neuroscience box on the adolescent brain, the amount of gray matter in the brain peaks at about age 11 for girls and age 12 for boys.

The diverse characteristics of different cells in the body develop because:

Which best characterizes the typical course of human development?

Young Angelo can roll over and grasp his rattle, but is not yet able to sit up without support. Based on his physical development, we can estimate that he is approximately 15 months old.

Stem cells can divide indefinitely, renew themselves, and give rise to a variety of other types of cells.

According to research conducted by Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess, temperamental patterns:

Mr. Scianna is a normal, healthy 47-year-old man. In general, he can expect his physical stamina, strength, and reaction time to:

According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial task of early adulthood is to form a committed, mutually enhancing, intimate relationship with another person, and for middle adulthood it is to contribute to future generations through children, career, or other meaningful activities.

The term _____ refers to the fact that physical and motor skill development in infants tends to follow a top-to-bottom sequence.

Mandy and Michael are fraternal twins who will be celebrating their sixth birthday very soon. If they are typical of children at this age, Mandy will ask for _____ and Michael will ask for _____ as birthday presents.

The Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky is best known for his theory of psychosocial development that has eight distinct stages of development over the lifespan.

The two-word sentences of an infant or young child usually follow a grammatically correct sequence.