Question 1

Rod-shaped structures in the cell nucleus that contain genes are referred to as____________.

Accepted Answer

A) DNA 
B) sex-linked traits 
C) chromosomes 
D) amines

Question 2

According to Erikson,an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust,share,and care,while still maintaining one's sense of self,is called_________.

Accepted Answer

A) bonding 
B) intimacy 
C) attachment 
D) attraction

Question 3

Steve was born a male with an extra X chromosome on the 23rd pair.As a result,he has reduced masculine characteristics,enlarged breasts,obesity,and excessive height.Which disorder is likely to be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A) PKU 
B) Down 
C) Klinefelter's 
D) Turner's

Question 4

In ________ syndrome,the 21st pair of chromosomes contains an extra chromosome resulting in symptoms such as wide-set almond-shaped eyes and mental retardation.

Accepted Answer

A) PKU 
B) Down 
C) Klinefelter's 
D) Turner's

Question 5

The type of research design that compares various participants at several points in time (no longer than 6 years apart)to examine age-related differences and changes is called a ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) cross-sequential design 
B) longitudinal design 
C) behavior genetics design 
D) cross-sectional design

Question 6

The germinal period ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) occurs during the first two weeks after fertilization 
B) occurs from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization 
C) occurs from approximately 8 weeks after fertilization to birth 
D) occurs from 7 to 10 weeks after fertilization

Question 7

A child from which of the following parenting types would be most likely to lack social skills later in life?

Accepted Answer

A) ambivalent 
B) authoritative 
C) authoritarian 
D) permissive

Question 8

Most people's vision and hearing remain at peak functioning until around age 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sheila was born a female with only one X chromosome on the 23rd pair.As a result she is infertile,has difficulty learning,and did not develop breast tissue and rounded hips as her female peers did.Which disorder is likely to be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A) PKU 
B) Down 
C) Klinefelter's 
D) Turner's

Question 10

In Erikson's __________stage of psychosocial development,preschoolers are challenged to control their own behavior.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Erikson saw the major challenge of young adulthood as that of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy versus isolation 
B) generativity versus stagnation 
C) identity versus role confusion 
D) integrity versus despair

Question 12

An extra chromosome in the 20th pair results in Down Syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which sense is the most functional at birth?

Accepted Answer

A) touch 
B) taste 
C) smell 
D) vision

Question 14

Jevon and his sister Lea are opening their presents on Christmas morning.Lea opens up a beautiful doll with a dress and lovely blond hair.Jevon says,"Ew,that is a girl's toy." Jevon clearly has some established gender _______ for playtime behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) roles 
B) stereotypes 
C) expectations 
D) sequences

Question 15

The strange situation procedure has been used to study _________.

Accepted Answer

A) social smiling 
B) attachment 
C) identification 
D) dependence and independence

Question 16

Facial hair in boys and breast development in girls are both signs of:

Accepted Answer

A) primary sexual characteristics. 
B) menarche. 
C) adolescent growth spurt. 
D) secondary sexual characteristics associated with puberty.

Question 17

Ovum is a term used to describe___________.

Accepted Answer

A) the female sex cell or egg 
B) male sex cell 
C) the developing organism from conception to the end of the second week after fertilization 
D) the developing organism from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization

Question 18

What is the correct order of development of the Six Motor Milestones according to research?

Accepted Answer

A) Sitting up with support,sitting up without support,crawling,walking,raising head and chest,rolling over. 
B) Crawling,walking,raising head and chest,rolling over,sitting up with support,sitting up without support. 
C) Raising head and chest,rolling over,sitting up with support,sitting up without support,crawling,walking.

Question 19

As children approach their teen years,contact with _______ becomes more important in their development.

Accepted Answer

A) peers 
B) parents 
C) teachers 
D) adults

Question 20

From the second week until the third month after conception,the developing organism is called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) neonate 
B) fetus 
C) zygote 
D) embryo

Exam 7: Development Across the Life Span

Rod-shaped structures in the cell nucleus that contain genes are referred to as____________.

According to Erikson,an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust,share,and care,while still maintaining one's sense of self,is called_________.

Steve was born a male with an extra X chromosome on the 23^rd pair.As a result,he has reduced masculine characteristics,enlarged breasts,obesity,and excessive height.Which disorder is likely to be diagnosed?

In ________ syndrome,the 21^st pair of chromosomes contains an extra chromosome resulting in symptoms such as wide-set almond-shaped eyes and mental retardation.

The type of research design that compares various participants at several points in time (no longer than 6 years apart) to examine age-related differences and changes is called a ______________.

The germinal period ___________.

A child from which of the following parenting types would be most likely to lack social skills later in life?

Most people's vision and hearing remain at peak functioning until around age 50.

Sheila was born a female with only one X chromosome on the 23^rd pair.As a result she is infertile,has difficulty learning,and did not develop breast tissue and rounded hips as her female peers did.Which disorder is likely to be diagnosed?

In Erikson's __________stage of psychosocial development,preschoolers are challenged to control their own behavior.

Erikson saw the major challenge of young adulthood as that of __________.

An extra chromosome in the 20th pair results in Down Syndrome.

Which sense is the most functional at birth?

Jevon and his sister Lea are opening their presents on Christmas morning.Lea opens up a beautiful doll with a dress and lovely blond hair.Jevon says,"Ew,that is a girl's toy." Jevon clearly has some established gender _______ for playtime behavior.

The strange situation procedure has been used to study _________.

Facial hair in boys and breast development in girls are both signs of:

Ovum is a term used to describe___________.

What is the correct order of development of the Six Motor Milestones according to research?

As children approach their teen years,contact with _______ becomes more important in their development.

From the second week until the third month after conception,the developing organism is called a(n) __________.