Exam 4: Developing Through the Life Span

As newborns,we turn our heads in the direction of human voices and we gaze longer at more face-like images.This best illustrates that we are born preferring sights and sounds that facilitate

Vygotsky suggested that new words provide a temporary ________ from which children can step to higher levels of thinking

One of the most consistently damaging teratogens is

Claims that adult personality traits are completely determined by childhood experiences are most clearly disputed by the ________ perspective.

The rapid development of ________ helps explain why infant brain size increases rapidly in the early days after birth.

Critics have noted that Kohlberg's ________ level of moral reasoning is culturally limited,appearing mostly among people who prize individualism.

The thought of eating boiled dog meat is so emotionally disgusting to Caitlin that she is immediately sure it must be morally wrong.Her reaction is best explained in terms of

Amaria and Juan are taking a general psychology class and are studying for the upcoming exam,which includes topics on development.Stacey believes that cognitive development is a continuous process,while Juan thinks that cognitive change can happen overnight,sort of like a light bulb coming on in a child's mind.Which major issue are they debating?

Infants develop a fear of strangers at about 8 months of age because they can't assimilate unfamiliar faces into their

A reflex refers to

After Becky rocks her newborn for about 30 minutes,the baby falls fast asleep,When Becky attempts to lay the baby on her back,the baby's arms and legs spring out and the baby begins to cry.Which reflex is the baby exhibiting?

Danielle remembers her parents being inattentive toward her when she was a child.It is likely that her parents demonstrated which parenting style?

An elaborate ceremony used to celebrate a person's emergence into adulthood is an example of

Which of the following is an outcome related to the father's involvement in parenting?

Eighteen-month-old Justin follows his mother around the house,clinging tightly to her when he is frightened.This best illustrates

Which theories are most likely to be criticized for exaggerating the predictability of development?

Brenda asked her toddler to "show Mommy your art." Her toddler then held up the picture facing her own eyes.This is an example of

Who is the LEAST likely to experience father absence?

Which of the following is true of girls with involved fathers?

The children of authoritarian parents tend to be ______ socially skilled than the children of authoritative parents.The children of permissive parents tend to be ________ immature than the children of authoritative parents.