Exam 4: Developing Through the Life Span

By gradually sharing increasingly intimate information about their lives,Quince and Juanita developed a satisfying and committed romantic relationship.This best illustrates the value of

Among employed women,the task of raising children is especially likely to be associated with ________ marital satisfaction.The departure of mature children from the home is typically associated with ________ marital satisfaction.

The loss of parental attention and care experienced by many orphaned children is likely to put them at increased risk for

Which of the following statements is true?

Dr.Branson conducts research on how our genetic inheritance affects development.His research involves which major issue in developmental psychology?

Which of the following people is more likely to experience tip-of-the-tongue forgetting?

Which of the following theorists did NOT propose a developmental stage theory?

Madison drank contaminated water,which contained toxic molecules that blocked the expression of some of her genes.As a result,she is now highly allergic to certain foods.This best illustrates the impact of

At age 10,Cameron is unable to remember the dramatic car accident he was in or the injuries he suffered when he was almost 3 years old.This best illustrates

The connectivity of brain regions that facilitates the integration of visual and emotional information appears to be deficient among those with

Dr.Glenday believes that children whose parents are not responsive to their needs during the first two months of life will never develop basic trust.Obviously,Dr.Glenday believes that this developmental stage is a

A mother who is consistently sensitive and responsive to her infant's cries for care and protection is most likely to encourage

When a placenta is first developed,it transfers nutrients and oxygen from mother to

Cameron counted a total of eight blocks stacked in a single pile of blocks.When the pile was knocked over and the blocks scattered in front of him,he knew that there were still eight blocks.This indicates that Cameron has reached the ________ stage of development.

Kelly and Brian communicate few behavioral expectations to their children,and they are typically inattentive to their children's needs for supervision.Psychologists would characterize Kelly and Brian as ________ parents.

In late adulthood,Mr.Klondike has become increasingly likely to make socially impolite remarks about other people's appearance or mannerisms.His blunt comments are most likely to indicate late life shrinkage of the ________ lobes.

Sam had a difficult temperament as an infant and toddler.Sam is now 10 years old.What can be expected about Sam's temperament now?

Parents in Westernized cultures are more likely than parents in Asian cultures to encourage children to value

Which of the following is NOT an indicator that adolescents can be considered herd animals?

Mr.Hersch triggered a rooting reflex in his infant son by touching him on the