Question 1

A fertilized egg is called a(n)

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A)  embryo.
B)  zygote.
C)  teratogen.
D)  fetus.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The personalities of biologically unrelated children who grow up in the same home environment show __________ resemblance,and the personalities of biologically related nontwin siblings who grow up in the same home environment show __________resemblance.

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A)  a lot of;a lot of
B)  little;little
C)  a lot of;little
D)  little;a lot ofE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

According to Piaget's theory,during the concrete operational stage,a child is still unlikely to demonstrate

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A)  object permanence.
B)  conservation.
C)  abstract reasoning.
D)  any evidence of logic.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A longitudinal study is one in which

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A)  individuals of different ages are compared with one another.
B)  the behavior of a large group is assessed by different researchers.
C)  development is studied during an unspecified period.
D)  the same people are retested over a long period.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  egg cell.
B)  fetus.
C)  embryo.
D)  zygote.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Ross believes that personality development is a matter of sudden qualitative changes at various turning points in the life span.His viewpoint is most directly relevant to the issue of

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A)  stability and change.
B)  nature and nurture.
C)  assimilation and accommodation.
D)  continuity and stages.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Four-year-old Jennifer mistakenly believes that her mother would like to receive a toy doll as a Christmas present.This best illustrates Piaget's concept of

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A)  accommodation.
B)  object permanence.
C)  conservation.
D)  egocentrism.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Monkeys raised in total isolation have been observed to

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A)  quickly explore their surroundings when placed in a strange situation.
B)  become very fearful or aggressive when brought into close contact with other monkeys their age.
C)  form a close attachment to the first monkey with whom they experience bodily contact.
D)  show complete apathy and indifference to the first monkeys they encounter.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Compared with children raised in Westernized cultures,children in Asian cultures grow up with a strong sense of

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A)  insecure attachment.
B)  object permanence.
C)  self-esteem.
D)  family self.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Two characteristics of authoritative parents are that they provide children with

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A)  clear behavior expectations and demonstrate high levels of parental responsiveness.
B)  confusing behavior expectations and demonstrate low levels of parental responsiveness.
C)  clear behavior expectations and demonstrate low levels of parental responsiveness.
D)  confusing behavior expectations and demonstrate high levels of parental responsiveness.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Five-year-old Kevin can't remember any events from a vacation with his family in Hawaii when he was 2-1/2 years old.This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  stranger anxiety.
B)  an insecure attachment.
C)  infantile amnesia.
D)  egocentrism.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Children subjected to frequent abuse or bullying are most likely to exhibit

Accepted Answer

A)  empty nest syndrome.
B)  shortened telomeres.
C)  terminal decline.
D)  neurogenesis.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A British study involving more than 11,000 people indicated that brain training activities over a period of six weeks ________ subsequent performance of the practiced mental skills,and ________ overall cognitive fitness.

Accepted Answer

A)  improved;did not improve
B)  did not improve;improved
C)  improved;improved
D)  did not improve;did not improveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following has been found to contribute to autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  infantile amnesia
B)  MMR vaccinations
C)  abnormal brain development
D)  authoritative parentingE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following phases of development extends from the beginnings of sexual maturity to independent adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  puberty
B)  adolescence
C)  menarche
D)  emerging adulthoodE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Authoritative parents are likely to have children who

Accepted Answer

A)  are obedient but have low self-esteem.
B)  have high self-esteem and are self-reliant.
C)  have high self-esteem but are somewhat dependent.
D)  are rebellious and have low self-esteem.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational,sensorimotor
B)  sensorimotor,preoperational,formal operational,concrete operational
C)  sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational
D)  preoperational,sensorimotor,concrete operational,formal operationalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

By a week after birth,infants are able to distinguish between their mothers' ________ and that of another nursing mother.

Accepted Answer

A)  face
B)  smell
C)  temperament
D)  tender touchE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Golden hamsters that are repeatedly threatened and attacked while young grow up to be ________ when caged with same-sized hamsters.

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentric
B)  cowards
C)  securely attached
D)  bulliesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Judson is a 70-year-old retired automobile mechanic.In contrast to when he was 20,he now probably

Accepted Answer

A)  has a greater fear of death.
B)  is less susceptible to catching colds.
C)  experiences less life satisfaction.
D)  would not do as well on a vocabulary test.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Developing Through the Life Span

The personalities of biologically unrelated children who grow up in the same home environment show __________ resemblance,and the personalities of biologically related nontwin siblings who grow up in the same home environment show __________resemblance.

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

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Which of the following has been found to contribute to autism spectrum disorder?

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According to Piaget's theory,during the concrete operational stage,a child is still unlikely to demonstrate

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Children subjected to frequent abuse or bullying are most likely to exhibit

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Which of the following phases of development extends from the beginnings of sexual maturity to independent adulthood?

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Authoritative parents are likely to have children who

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Five-year-old Kevin can't remember any events from a vacation with his family in Hawaii when he was 2-1/2 years old.This best illustrates

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Which of the following is the correct order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

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Compared with children raised in Westernized cultures,children in Asian cultures grow up with a strong sense of

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A British study involving more than 11,000 people indicated that brain training activities over a period of six weeks ________ subsequent performance of the practiced mental skills,and ________ overall cognitive fitness.

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Four-year-old Jennifer mistakenly believes that her mother would like to receive a toy doll as a Christmas present.This best illustrates Piaget's concept of

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By a week after birth,infants are able to distinguish between their mothers' ________ and that of another nursing mother.

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A fertilized egg is called a(n)

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Ross believes that personality development is a matter of sudden qualitative changes at various turning points in the life span.His viewpoint is most directly relevant to the issue of

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Two characteristics of authoritative parents are that they provide children with

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A longitudinal study is one in which

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Golden hamsters that are repeatedly threatened and attacked while young grow up to be ________ when caged with same-sized hamsters.

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Judson is a 70-year-old retired automobile mechanic.In contrast to when he was 20,he now probably

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