Question 1

Which of these psychologists has conducted decades of research on cognitive changes in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean Piaget 
B)  Mary D. Salter Ainsworth 
C)  K. Warner Schaie 
D)  Lev Vygotsky 
A)  Jean Piaget 
B)  Mary D. Salter Ainsworth 
C)  K. Warner Schaie 
D)  Lev Vygotsky

Question 2

Permissive parenting may have benefits in some cultures, including countries in South America and Southern Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to your textbook, not all older adults who are in poor health are accepting of death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Tyler is a typical early-maturing boy. Compared to late-maturing boys, he is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  experience very negative feelings about his body image and pubertal changes. 
B)  have an advantage in terms of popularity and athletics, but be more prone to feelings of depression, problems at school, and engaging in drug or alcohol use. 
C)  be at a distinct disadvantage in terms of popularity, social maturity, academic achievement, and athletics. 
D)  feel embarrassed by unwanted attention from older females. 
A)  experience very negative feelings about his body image and pubertal changes. 
B)  have an advantage in terms of popularity and athletics, but be more prone to feelings of depression, problems at school, and engaging in drug or alcohol use. 
C)  be at a distinct disadvantage in terms of popularity, social maturity, academic achievement, and athletics. 
D)  feel embarrassed by unwanted attention from older females.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about emerging adulthood is (are) TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although some emerging adults find the instability of this period unsettling, several studies have found that well-being and self-esteem rise steadily during emerging adulthood. 
B)  While some emerging adults establish long-term, stable relationships, in general relationships during this period are characterized by exploration. 
C)  Emerging adulthood is not universal; it only exists in industrialized or postindustrial countries where adult roles and responsibilities are postponed until the 20s. 
D)  All these statements are true. 
A)  Although some emerging adults find the instability of this period unsettling, several studies have found that well-being and self-esteem rise steadily during emerging adulthood. 
B)  While some emerging adults establish long-term, stable relationships, in general relationships during this period are characterized by exploration. 
C)  Emerging adulthood is not universal; it only exists in industrialized or postindustrial countries where adult roles and responsibilities are postponed until the 20s. 
D)  All these statements are true.

Question 6

A securely attached infant will show no distress when her mother leaves the room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Men experience a gradual decline in testosterone levels, sometimes called _____, which can cause changes in physical and psychological health.

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche 
B)  menopause 
C)  andropause 
D)  postmenopausal zest 
A)  menarche 
B)  menopause 
C)  andropause 
D)  postmenopausal zest

Question 8

According to psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, each stage of the lifespan is marked by a particular conflict that can be resolved in either a psychologically positive or negative way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Janeen and Marty have just had their first child after being married for five years. Which of the following factors will make it more likely that they will NOT experience a decline in marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  if they try to have a second baby as soon as possible 
B)  if Janeen's mother moves in with them until the baby is six months old 
C)  if Janeen quits her job to care for the baby at home and Marty takes a second job to make up for Janeen's lost income 
D)  if Janeen and Marty have a warm, positive relationship and if they share household and child-care responsibilities 
A)  if they try to have a second baby as soon as possible 
B)  if Janeen's mother moves in with them until the baby is six months old 
C)  if Janeen quits her job to care for the baby at home and Marty takes a second job to make up for Janeen's lost income 
D)  if Janeen and Marty have a warm, positive relationship and if they share household and child-care responsibilities

Question 10

Excessive drinking during pregnancy can cause _____, which is characterized by physical and mental problems such as abnormal facial features or learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal alcohol syndrome 
B)  teratogen immunity 
C)  alcohol tolerance 
D)  fetal teratogen syndrome 
A)  fetal alcohol syndrome 
B)  teratogen immunity 
C)  alcohol tolerance 
D)  fetal teratogen syndrome

Question 11

According to the latest findings, the human genome consists of about _____ genes.

Accepted Answer

A)  20,000 to 25,000 
B)  70,000 to 75,000 
C)  100,000 to 125,000 
D)  1 million 
A)  20,000 to 25,000 
B)  70,000 to 75,000 
C)  100,000 to 125,000 
D)  1 million

Question 12

The postconventional level in Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning is characterized by moral reasoning that is guided by internalized legal and moral principles concerned with the protection of the rights of all members of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The fetal brain is constantly changing, forming as many as 2 million synaptic connections per second.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dina and Mark have been married for three years and are expecting their first child. If their relationship follows the most common pattern, they can expect their satisfaction with their marital relationship to _____ after the baby is born.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase gradually and then plateau 
B)  stay the same 
C)  decrease 
D)  increase sharply 
A)  increase gradually and then plateau 
B)  stay the same 
C)  decrease 
D)  increase sharply

Question 15

Twelve-year-old Jason is getting taller and his voice is deepening. Jason is developing secondary sex characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The three distinct levels of moral reasoning that Kohlberg proposed are preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development stresses the importance of the ethic of care and responsibility in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When Diana talks to her baby, she uses simple words and short sentences, a high-pitched voice, and exaggerated intonation and expression. Diana is using a form of speech that is formally called:

Accepted Answer

A)  telegraphic speech. 
B)  infant-directed speech. 
C)  cooing and babbling. 
D)  the one-word stage. 
A)  telegraphic speech. 
B)  infant-directed speech. 
C)  cooing and babbling. 
D)  the one-word stage.

Question 19

Social relationships become progressively less important as people age, because they tend to disengage from daily life and from other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When you put your finger on your newborn nephew's palm, he curls his own fingers around yours, grasping your finger tightly. What behavior have you elicited from your nephew?

Accepted Answer

A)  the grasping reflex 
B)  the rooting reflex 
C)  the stepping reflex 
D)  a newborn's inborn preference to seek human contact 
A)  the grasping reflex 
B)  the rooting reflex 
C)  the stepping reflex 
D)  a newborn's inborn preference to seek human contact

Which of these psychologists has conducted decades of research on cognitive changes in late adulthood?

Permissive parenting may have benefits in some cultures, including countries in South America and Southern Europe.

According to your textbook, not all older adults who are in poor health are accepting of death.

Tyler is a typical early-maturing boy. Compared to late-maturing boys, he is likely to:

Which of the following statements about emerging adulthood is (are) TRUE?

A securely attached infant will show no distress when her mother leaves the room.

Men experience a gradual decline in testosterone levels, sometimes called _____, which can cause changes in physical and psychological health.

According to psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, each stage of the lifespan is marked by a particular conflict that can be resolved in either a psychologically positive or negative way.

Janeen and Marty have just had their first child after being married for five years. Which of the following factors will make it more likely that they will NOT experience a decline in marital satisfaction?

Excessive drinking during pregnancy can cause _____, which is characterized by physical and mental problems such as abnormal facial features or learning disabilities.

According to the latest findings, the human genome consists of about _____ genes.

The postconventional level in Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning is characterized by moral reasoning that is guided by internalized legal and moral principles concerned with the protection of the rights of all members of society.

The fetal brain is constantly changing, forming as many as 2 million synaptic connections per second.

Dina and Mark have been married for three years and are expecting their first child. If their relationship follows the most common pattern, they can expect their satisfaction with their marital relationship to _____ after the baby is born.

Twelve-year-old Jason is getting taller and his voice is deepening. Jason is developing secondary sex characteristics.

The three distinct levels of moral reasoning that Kohlberg proposed are preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.

Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development stresses the importance of the ethic of care and responsibility in women.

When Diana talks to her baby, she uses simple words and short sentences, a high-pitched voice, and exaggerated intonation and expression. Diana is using a form of speech that is formally called:

Social relationships become progressively less important as people age, because they tend to disengage from daily life and from other people.

When you put your finger on your newborn nephew's palm, he curls his own fingers around yours, grasping your finger tightly. What behavior have you elicited from your nephew?

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Exam 9: Lifespan Development

Which of these psychologists has conducted decades of research on cognitive changes in late adulthood?

Permissive parenting may have benefits in some cultures, including countries in South America and Southern Europe.

According to your textbook, not all older adults who are in poor health are accepting of death.

Tyler is a typical early-maturing boy. Compared to late-maturing boys, he is likely to:

Which of the following statements about emerging adulthood is (are) TRUE?

A securely attached infant will show no distress when her mother leaves the room.

Men experience a gradual decline in testosterone levels, sometimes called _____, which can cause changes in physical and psychological health.

According to psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, each stage of the lifespan is marked by a particular conflict that can be resolved in either a psychologically positive or negative way.

Janeen and Marty have just had their first child after being married for five years. Which of the following factors will make it more likely that they will NOT experience a decline in marital satisfaction?

Excessive drinking during pregnancy can cause _____, which is characterized by physical and mental problems such as abnormal facial features or learning disabilities.

According to the latest findings, the human genome consists of about _____ genes.

The postconventional level in Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning is characterized by moral reasoning that is guided by internalized legal and moral principles concerned with the protection of the rights of all members of society.

The fetal brain is constantly changing, forming as many as 2 million synaptic connections per second.

Dina and Mark have been married for three years and are expecting their first child. If their relationship follows the most common pattern, they can expect their satisfaction with their marital relationship to _____ after the baby is born.

Twelve-year-old Jason is getting taller and his voice is deepening. Jason is developing secondary sex characteristics.

The three distinct levels of moral reasoning that Kohlberg proposed are preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.

Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development stresses the importance of the ethic of care and responsibility in women.

When Diana talks to her baby, she uses simple words and short sentences, a high-pitched voice, and exaggerated intonation and expression. Diana is using a form of speech that is formally called:

Social relationships become progressively less important as people age, because they tend to disengage from daily life and from other people.

When you put your finger on your newborn nephew's palm, he curls his own fingers around yours, grasping your finger tightly. What behavior have you elicited from your nephew?

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness and Its Variations

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress, Health, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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