Question 1

Describe Kohlberg's theory of moral development and specify what characterizes each level and stage of his theory.

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's theory of moral development i

Question 2

Although all humans have the same basic set of genes, these genes can come in different versions called alleles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research by Renée Baillargeon on cognitive development in very young infants uses visual tasks to assess infants' understanding of object permanence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development in women stressed the importance of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ethic of care and responsibility. 
B)  the ethic of individual rights and justice. 
C)  cultural factors in moral reasoning. 
D)  genetic influences on the development of moral reasoning. 
A)  the ethic of care and responsibility. 
B)  the ethic of individual rights and justice. 
C)  cultural factors in moral reasoning. 
D)  genetic influences on the development of moral reasoning.

Question 5

A teratogen is a harmful agent or substance that can cause malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Erv and Fern continue to care for older relatives and for their young grandchildren even though they are both older adults. This example suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  caregiving responsibilities can persist throughout the lifespan. 
B)  relatives often take advantage of older adults and overestimate their energy level. 
C)  disengagement from everyday life takes place in late adulthood. 
D)  American culture does not appropriately value the contributions of older adults. 
A)  caregiving responsibilities can persist throughout the lifespan. 
B)  relatives often take advantage of older adults and overestimate their energy level. 
C)  disengagement from everyday life takes place in late adulthood. 
D)  American culture does not appropriately value the contributions of older adults.

Question 7

When Cheryl learned that her grandfather was nearing death, she expected him to express anger and fear. Instead, she was surprised to hear him speak in a matter-of-fact way about arrangements for his funeral. Cheryl's grandfather's attitude toward death:

Accepted Answer

A)  is most likely genetic. 
B)  is influenced by cultural, philosophical, and religious beliefs. 
C)  demonstrates denial and distancing. 
D)  is more typically seen in men than in women. 
A)  is most likely genetic. 
B)  is influenced by cultural, philosophical, and religious beliefs. 
C)  demonstrates denial and distancing. 
D)  is more typically seen in men than in women.

Question 8

In Piaget's theory, the term centration refers to the tendency to:

Accepted Answer

A)  take another person's point of view. 
B)  consider yourself the center of a given situation, ignoring other people's roles in the situation. 
C)  focus on only one aspect of a situation, ignoring other aspects of the situation that may also be relevant. 
D)  engage in symbolic play. 
A)  take another person's point of view. 
B)  consider yourself the center of a given situation, ignoring other people's roles in the situation. 
C)  focus on only one aspect of a situation, ignoring other aspects of the situation that may also be relevant. 
D)  engage in symbolic play.

Question 9

According to the Science Versus Pseudoscience box "Can a DVD Program Your Baby to be a Genius?" which of the following will result in babies learning the most words?

Accepted Answer

A)  watching a DVD meant to teach them words while alone 
B)  watching a DVD meant to teach them words with a parent 
C)  being taught by a parent without the DVD 
D)  neither watching the DVD nor being taught by a parent 
A)  watching a DVD meant to teach them words while alone 
B)  watching a DVD meant to teach them words with a parent 
C)  being taught by a parent without the DVD 
D)  neither watching the DVD nor being taught by a parent

Question 10

Each level in Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning is based on the degree to which a person:

Accepted Answer

A)  conforms to conventional standards of society. 
B)  can think logically, rationally, and deal with abstract concepts. 
C)  obeys the law. 
D)  has resolved the major psychosocial conflicts associated with each developmental stage he or she has passed through. 
A)  conforms to conventional standards of society. 
B)  can think logically, rationally, and deal with abstract concepts. 
C)  obeys the law. 
D)  has resolved the major psychosocial conflicts associated with each developmental stage he or she has passed through.

Question 11

In industrialized countries, emerging adulthood 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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, infancy is characterized by the psychosocial conflict of:

Accepted Answer

A)  trust versus mistrust. 
B)  identity versus role confusion. 
C)  autonomy versus doubt. 
D)  intimacy versus isolation. 
A)  trust versus mistrust. 
B)  identity versus role confusion. 
C)  autonomy versus doubt. 
D)  intimacy versus isolation.

Question 13

Describe Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stage theory of dying, and discuss its accuracy.

Accepted Answer

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stage theory of

Question 14

Nicholas is 15 years old. Talking with his friends, he says, "Sometimes I think I would like to be a scientist, someone who makes discoveries that help people. Then I think that maybe a career in politics or medicine is more my style. I can't decide whether I should study premed, prelaw, or maybe microbiology." It is likely that Nicholas is in the _____ of identity development.

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity phase 
B)  moratorium period 
C)  integrated identity stage 
D)  ego integrity stage 
A)  generativity phase 
B)  moratorium period 
C)  integrated identity stage 
D)  ego integrity stage

Question 15

The number of unmarried couples living together increased dramatically at the end of the twentieth century, and more than 30 percent of children are being raised by a single parent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Elizabeth is in the fifteenth week of her pregnancy. In terms of prenatal development, Elizabeth's pregnancy is in the _____ period.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Alcohol use precedes almost two-thirds of hookups, according to research reported in the In Focus box "Hooking Up on Campus."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Dr. Segal, a developmental psychologist, contends that gender roles develop because young children observe others modeling particular gender-appropriate behaviors. She also thinks that the children are rewarded when they behave accordingly and punished when they don't. Dr. Segal's views are most consistent with the _____ of gender-role development.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive development theory 
B)  evolutionary theory 
C)  gender-schema theory 
D)  social learning theory 
A)  cognitive development theory 
B)  evolutionary theory 
C)  gender-schema theory 
D)  social learning theory

Question 19

According to developmental psychologist Jerome Kagan, a low-reactive infant:

Accepted Answer

A)  has difficulty adjusting to loud, busy, or crowded environments. 
B)  has a tendency to be tense, fearful, and inhibited. 
C)  is less likely to show curiosity and interest than fear when exposed to new objects, people, or experiences. 
D)  is more likely to show curiosity and interest than fear when exposed to new objects, people, or experiences. 
A)  has difficulty adjusting to loud, busy, or crowded environments. 
B)  has a tendency to be tense, fearful, and inhibited. 
C)  is less likely to show curiosity and interest than fear when exposed to new objects, people, or experiences. 
D)  is more likely to show curiosity and interest than fear when exposed to new objects, people, or experiences.

Question 20

Adrian is 11 years old and has grown up in a family situation that has almost always been negative and stressful, especially since his biological father left about five years ago. Amber is also 11 years old and has grown up in a stable family situation that is warm, loving, encouraging, and consistent. According to the information discussed in your text, which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although it will be for different reasons, both Adrian and Amber will experience a later onset of puberty than most of their peers. 
B)  Although it will be for different reasons, both Adrian and Amber will experience an earlier onset of puberty than most of their peers. 
C)  Relative to other boys, Adrian is likely to experience puberty later, while relative to other girls, Amber is likely to experience puberty earlier. 
D)  Relative to other boys, Adrian is likely to experience puberty earlier, while relative to other girls, Amber is likely to experience puberty later. 
A)  Although it will be for different reasons, both Adrian and Amber will experience a later onset of puberty than most of their peers. 
B)  Although it will be for different reasons, both Adrian and Amber will experience an earlier onset of puberty than most of their peers. 
C)  Relative to other boys, Adrian is likely to experience puberty later, while relative to other girls, Amber is likely to experience puberty earlier. 
D)  Relative to other boys, Adrian is likely to experience puberty earlier, while relative to other girls, Amber is likely to experience puberty later.

Describe Kohlberg's theory of moral development and specify what characterizes each level and stage of his theory.

Although all humans have the same basic set of genes, these genes can come in different versions called alleles.

Research by Renée Baillargeon on cognitive development in very young infants uses visual tasks to assess infants' understanding of object permanence.

Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development in women stressed the importance of:

A teratogen is a harmful agent or substance that can cause malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus.

Erv and Fern continue to care for older relatives and for their young grandchildren even though they are both older adults. This example suggests that:

When Cheryl learned that her grandfather was nearing death, she expected him to express anger and fear. Instead, she was surprised to hear him speak in a matter-of-fact way about arrangements for his funeral. Cheryl's grandfather's attitude toward death:

In Piaget's theory, the term centration refers to the tendency to:

According to the Science Versus Pseudoscience box "Can a DVD Program Your Baby to be a Genius?" which of the following will result in babies learning the most words?

Each level in Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning is based on the degree to which a person:

In industrialized countries, emerging adulthood 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.

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, infancy is characterized by the psychosocial conflict of:

Describe Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stage theory of dying, and discuss its accuracy.

The number of unmarried couples living together increased dramatically at the end of the twentieth century, and more than 30 percent of children are being raised by a single parent.

Elizabeth is in the fifteenth week of her pregnancy. In terms of prenatal development, Elizabeth's pregnancy is in the _____ period.

Alcohol use precedes almost two-thirds of hookups, according to research reported in the In Focus box "Hooking Up on Campus."

According to developmental psychologist Jerome Kagan, a low-reactive infant:

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Exam 9: Lifespan Development

Describe Kohlberg's theory of moral development and specify what characterizes each level and stage of his theory.

Although all humans have the same basic set of genes, these genes can come in different versions called alleles.

Research by Renée Baillargeon on cognitive development in very young infants uses visual tasks to assess infants' understanding of object permanence.

Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development in women stressed the importance of:

A teratogen is a harmful agent or substance that can cause malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus.

Erv and Fern continue to care for older relatives and for their young grandchildren even though they are both older adults. This example suggests that:

When Cheryl learned that her grandfather was nearing death, she expected him to express anger and fear. Instead, she was surprised to hear him speak in a matter-of-fact way about arrangements for his funeral. Cheryl's grandfather's attitude toward death:

In Piaget's theory, the term centration refers to the tendency to:

According to the Science Versus Pseudoscience box "Can a DVD Program Your Baby to be a Genius?" which of the following will result in babies learning the most words?

Each level in Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning is based on the degree to which a person:

In industrialized countries, emerging adulthood 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.

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, infancy is characterized by the psychosocial conflict of:

Describe Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stage theory of dying, and discuss its accuracy.

The number of unmarried couples living together increased dramatically at the end of the twentieth century, and more than 30 percent of children are being raised by a single parent.

Elizabeth is in the fifteenth week of her pregnancy. In terms of prenatal development, Elizabeth's pregnancy is in the _____ period.

Alcohol use precedes almost two-thirds of hookups, according to research reported in the In Focus box "Hooking Up on Campus."

According to developmental psychologist Jerome Kagan, a low-reactive infant:

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

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Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

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Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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