Question 1

Denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance are the stages by which one copes with

Accepted Answer

A) death. 
B) aging. 
C) the midlife crisis. 
D) senility.

Question 2

During middle adulthood, Erikson believed the major developmental challenge was generativity versus self-absorption, while Gould theorized the crisis of _____ would take place.

Accepted Answer

A) urgency. 
B) a workable life. 
C) questions. 
D) dominance.

Question 3

Every life is marked by a number of _____, which are notable events, markers, or turning points in personal development.

Accepted Answer

A) moral dilemmas 
B) developmental tasks 
C) psychosocial dilemmas 
D) developmental milestones

Question 4

In the example of the moral dilemma involving the druggist, which of the following responses would demonstrate the morality of individual principles orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) People would think he was dishonest. 
B) The druggist may be wrong, but the law says stealing is wrong. 
C) His wife may be ill, but if he steals the drug, he may get caught. 
D) He should steal the drug but admit to it.

Question 5

Gary's parents tend to discipline Gary by reasoning with him.They also make a point of praising Gary when he exhibits responsible behaviors.Gary's parents are using the _____ discipline approach.

Accepted Answer

A) power assertion 
B) withdrawal of love 
C) management techniques 
D) overly permissive

Question 6

During the crisis of questions stage of adult development, which of the following is most common?

Accepted Answer

A) death 
B) divorce 
C) a mellowing of one's attitude 
D) couples placing a high value on "togetherness"

Question 7

In which level of moral development is moral thinking guided by the consequences of actions, such as punishment, reward, or an exchange of favors?

Accepted Answer

A) preconventional 
B) postconventional 
C) conventional 
D) relational exchange

Question 8

Kim is asked to perform a counting task using flowers.Kim is able to tell the researcher that there are more daisies than carnations.Then, when Kim is asked if there are more daisies or more flowers, Kim says there are more flowers, of course.According to Piaget, Kim is exhibiting _____ cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) sensorimotor 
B) preoperational 
C) concrete operational 
D) preconventional

Question 9

Simon is in his 50s and is completing a test that involves an assessment of vocabulary as well as a timed test that requires Simon to put block designs together.If we compare Simon's scores on these two tests to these same tests taken by Simon when he was 20, we would expect

Accepted Answer

A) his score on the vocabulary test to have improved and his score on the block design to have declined. 
B) his score on the vocabulary test to have declined and his score on the block design to have improved. 
C) his scores on both tests to have improved. 
D) his scores on both tests to have declined.

Question 10

Threatening, accusing, bossing, and lecturing children are most characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) I-messages. 
B) you-messages. 
C) natural consequences. 
D) the management techniques.

Question 11

Consistency in childrearing means

Accepted Answer

A) the enforcement of strict discipline. 
B) maintaining stable rules of conduct. 
C) using explanations and reasons. 
D) the use of morality training.

Question 12

Studies suggest that the healthiest, happiest older people

Accepted Answer

A) are optimistic and have an interest in the future. 
B) maintain a rapid reaction time. 
C) are creative. 
D) lack empathy.

Question 13

Pretend play is an important component of which of Erikson's psychosocial dilemmas?

Accepted Answer

A) trust vs.mistrust 
B) autonomy vs.shame and doubt 
C) initiative vs.guilt 
D) industry vs.inferiority

Question 14

Susie is asked to perform a counting task using flowers.Susie is able to tell the researcher that there are more daisies than carnations.However, when Susie is asked if there are more daisies or more flowers, Susie says there are more daisies.According to Piaget, Susie is exhibiting _____ cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) sensorimotor 
B) preoperational 
C) concrete operational 
D) formal operational

Question 15

Marriages are vulnerable during the early 30s because the individual often is going through a stage where they

Accepted Answer

A) actively search for a style of life that will bring more meaning. 
B) examine the notion of conventional morality. 
C) are focused on their own death. 
D) question their dominance and relationship stability.

Question 16

A failure to develop a consistent identity results in

Accepted Answer

A) isolation. 
B) inferiority. 
C) role confusion. 
D) stagnation.

Question 17

Which pairings of stages from Erikson, Gould, and Levinson are comparable?

Accepted Answer

A) identity - escape from dominance - age 30 transition 
B) generativity - leaving the family - age 50 transition 
C) generativity - crisis of urgency - midlife transition 
D) intimacy - crisis of questions - midlife transition

Question 18

When natural consequences for a behavior do not exist

Accepted Answer

A) parents can establish logical consequences. 
B) there will be no consequences. 
C) the child has no control over the consequences. 
D) the child does not need consequences.

Question 19

While Felix is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy, he berates the nurses for being too slow and berates his doctors for not "doing enough for me to stop the cancer." Felix is exhibiting which reaction to impeding death?

Accepted Answer

A) anger 
B) denial and isolation 
C) bargaining 
D) depression

Question 20

_____ refers to a type of discipline that involves physical punishment or a show of force.

Accepted Answer

A) Management techniques 
B) Power assertion 
C) Passive enforcement 
D) Withdrawal of love

Exam 3: Extension C: Human Development