Exam 4: Developing Through the Life Span

The developmental theorist who suggested that securely attached children develop an attitude of basic trust is

Judy has recently had periods of mild physical discomfort, and her doctor notes that she is no longer able to become pregnant. It is most likely that Judy is experiencing

Which of the following represents the correct order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

The developmental stage of adolescence is likely to be briefest in cultures where teens are

In Erikson's theory, individuals generally focus on developing ________ during adolescence and then ________ during young adulthood.

A public initiation into adult responsibilities and status is called a

Inappropriately aggressive behaviors are more likely to be associated with a child's ________ than with the amount of time the child spends in day care.

Longitudinal research

A developmental stage between adolescent dependence and responsible adulthood is called

Kristen is a normal, healthy newborn. Research indicates that

A stage theory of development was advanced by

"If you're really concerned about the rights and dignity of women," Yigal asked his older brother, "how can you justify buying pornographic magazines?" Yigal's question indicates that he is in the ________ stage of development.

Current research on cognitive development indicates that

From 2 weeks to 8 weeks after conception, the human organism is known as a(n)

The preoperational child's difficulty taking another's point of view is called

Aaron cried when his mother left him in the infant nursery at church, and he was not reassured or comforted by her return a short while later. Aaron showed signs of

For children from impoverished environments, stimulating educational experiences during early childhood are most likely to

Older people are NOT increasingly susceptible to

Rosenzweig and Krech observed that rats in an enriched environment developed more ________ than did rats in an impoverished environment.

Noticeable facial misproportions and lifelong brain abnormalities are most likely to be associated with severe cases of