Question 1

As it is restricted to certain age groups, __________ have become a form of rites of passage in today's world.

Accepted Answer

A)  walkabouts 
B)  online social sites 
C)  school graduations 
D)  acceptance into jobs that require higher education degrees

Question 2

Of the following professions listed in the "top ten best jobs in America," which had the highest reported salary?

Accepted Answer

A)  college professor 
B)  sales director 
C)  physician assistant 
D)  physical therapist

Question 3

Rosa Parks, the Black woman who helped desegregate transportation systems in the southern United States by refusing to surrender her seat to a White person, is an excellent representative of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a change agent. 
B)  an advocate. 
C)  an extremist. 
D)  an existentialist.

Question 4

In a clinical setting, those who practice, supervise, or act as administrators hold a __________ degree in psychology or social work.

Accepted Answer

A)  bachelor of science 
B)  doctoral 
C)  bachelor of arts 
D)  master's

Question 5

The currently valued outcome for evaluating Social Security programs by the U.S. government is:

Accepted Answer

A)  how spending patterns have changed since the program was instituted by F.D. Roosevelt. 
B)  how well the benefits are assisting the new generations of the "old" old. 
C)  on the amount of dollars allocated and what new possibilities exist for either spending or reallocating the funds. 
D)  how the spending patterns benefit elderly recipients.

Question 6

An important contribution of the scientific analysis of human behavior over the last century was:

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental psychology. 
B)  sociobiology. 
C)  solution of the nature/nurture debate. 
D)  functionalism.

Question 7

Of the following, which is a reason that it is essential to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an opportunity to make known personal interests 
B)  Many issues that concern lifespan development hinge upon voters' decisions 
C)  Public policy has the potential to affect everyone, and voting drives public policy 
D)  all of these

Question 8

The current legislation against hate crimes is named after:

Accepted Answer

A)  Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. 
B)  Emmett Tills and Diane Whipple. 
C)  Matthew Shepard and Emmett Tills. 
D)  James Byrd, Jr. and Diane Whipple.

Question 9

Of the following individuals, who is applying principles derived from lifespan development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Danielle, who is a nurse 
B)  William, who is an elementary school teacher 
C)  Fedora, who manages a small publishing company 
D)  all of these

Question 10

Lifespan developmental psychology has changed as a result of influences from:

Accepted Answer

A)  politics. 
B)  economics. 
C)  social factors. 
D)  all of these

Question 11

Battista has a mild form of cerebral palsy that restricts his mobility. He has to have assistance to write unless he can use a special keyboard. Battista is fortunate to be a student in the United States as the __________ guarantees that he will have reasonable accommodations so that he can succeed academically.

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Civil Liberties Act 
B)  The American Disabilities Act 
C)  Title IX 
D)  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Question 12

An important feature of IDEA is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a description of services provided to students with disabilities 
B)  a requirement of free appropriate public education to students with disabilities 
C)  an appropriate education that occurs in the least-restrictive environment possible 
D)  all of these

Question 13

The Dalai Lama has said that "we all have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility . . . for the benefit of all mankind." The Dalai Lama is encouraging us to recognize our role as:

Accepted Answer

A)  bystanders in the process of globalization. 
B)  investors in the human relations. 
C)  stakeholders in the global condition. 
D)  victims of megacorporations.

Question 14

Kyle presented a resume to a high profile law firm and was confident that he would get the job. Even though he was well known as a "party animal," Kyle graduated from a prestigious university and interned at a well-known city court. After a promising interview, Kyle was stunned when he was not selected. In view of the resources available to employers today, what is a likely reason for Kyle's missed opportunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer saw behaviors on Kyle's Facebook account that didn't fit their image. 
B)  The employer gained access to Kyle's email account and read unflattering comments. 
C)  People within the firm knew Kyle from a dating service. 
D)  Other applicants had more aesthetic and intellectual Facebook accounts.

Question 15

When Malerie Pratt dedicated her energy, influence, and resources to build an orphanage in Zambia, she was an excellent example of an:

Accepted Answer

A)  activist. 
B)  feminist. 
C)  advocate. 
D)  policy-maker.

Question 16

__________ refers to the consideration of all humans in the world as being closer because of advances in technology and communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization 
B)  The free marketplace 
C)  The global community 
D)  The Free Trade Act

Question 17

__________ specifies that no U.S. citizen can, on the basis of sex, be denied the right to participate in or receive benefits from, or be subjected to discrimination under an education program or activity that receives financial assistance from the United States government.

Accepted Answer

A)  IDEA 
B)  ADA 
C)  Title XI 
D)  The Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act

Question 18

A critical feature of understanding human behaviors, like personality, is the recognition of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the approach used for inquiry. 
B)  social and cultural influences. 
C)  ethnicity. 
D)  all of these

Question 19

The people responsible for programs like the Harlem Children's Zone understand the principle of:

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping an eye to the future but taking care of day-to-day needs. 
B)  recognizing that material resources are the key to any successful program. 
C)  managing to do much with few personnel and less money. 
D)  adhering to governmental standards in the face of local management.

Question 20

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act expanded the existing hate crimes laws and was the first federal law to protect:

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexuals. 
B)  individuals of various ethnic origins including Latinos. 
C)  White Americans. 
D)  transgender individuals.

Exam 13: Putting It All Together: Lifespan Development in Action