Question 1

According to Piaget,children's thought in the preoperational stage is egocentric.This statement refers to

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A)  a sensorimotor need for self-stimulation,as evidenced in thumb sucking.
B)  young children's exaggerated interest in color.
C)  the difficulty in perceiving things from another person's point of view.
D)  the difficulty in realizing that things continue to exist even when they are not visible.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Devon is the captain of his football team.Whenever he is under pressure to take an important decision,he interacts with his team members and ensures that his decision is indicative of the decision of the team.His team member Ronald reasons that Devon is a good person because he gives all of his team members an equal chance to voice their concerns.Which of the following principles of moral foundation does Jose use in his judgment of Anita's behaviors?

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A)  purity
B)  loyalty
C)  care
D)  fairnessE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The nativist approach proposes that children as young as 3 months old

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A)  can realize that an object exists even if they are not able to see it,but they do not have expectations about the object.
B)  possess expectancies about objects and events in the world that are less dependent on experiences.
C)  express cognitive development as an interpersonal process that happens in a cultural context.
D)  show an understanding of object permanence due to very early experiences.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Jamie wants to be an actor.He believes that by becoming an actor,he will develop into a mature person.He travels around different parts of the city to find the best drama school.He evaluates all his options and also sets out to look for mentors.According to Marcia's theory on identity status,Jamie is focusing on the _____ dimension of identity.

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A)  commitment
B)  execution
C)  exploration
D)  operationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Denice wants to join a dance class.Her parents insist that she should focus on her studies rather than her dancing.She makes repeated requests,but her parents threaten to ground her if she fails to act as they say.They even verbally abuse and terrorize her to stay indoors.Denice's parents are most likely adopting a(n) _____ parenting style.

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A)  authoritarian
B)  authoritative
C)  vigilant
D)  permissiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Identify a true statement about the cellular-clock theory.

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A)  The upper limit on human lifespan is at about 200 years.
B)  As people age,cells become less capable of dividing.
C)  The telomeres dramatically increase upon numerous replications.
D)  People age because unstable oxygen molecules are produced inside their cells.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

An older adult who sees meaning in his or her life continues to live a satisfying existence.Erikson refers to this as

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A)  despair.
B)  generativity.
C)  intimacy.
D)  integrity.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Miguel's son Lucas is fighting with his younger brother over a toy.Miguel gently explains to Lucas on how he could have avoided the fight with his brother.Instead of scolding his son,he communicates his points in a calm and a peaceful manner on ways to end his fight with his brother.Miguel is most likely a(n) _____ parent.

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A)  conventional
B)  authoritarian
C)  permissive
D)  authoritativeE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

According to developmental psychologists,nurture refers to

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A)  the development caused by hormones secreted in the body.
B)  the formation of the nervous system.
C)  an individual's biological inheritance.
D)  an individual's environmental and social experiences.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The ability to use abstract concepts is a key component of the _____ stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

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A)  preoperational
B)  formal operational
C)  sensorimotor
D)  concrete operationalE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Identify a true statement about preterm infants.

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A)  Preterm infants are typically born prior to 37 weeks after conception.
B)  Preterm infants are predominantly born without the spinal cord and intestinal tracts.
C)  Preterm infants usually have better health and well-being than others as adults.
D)  Preterm infants are least likely to be affected by the socioeconomic conditions in which they grow.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Annie,a 20-year-old,is in Erikson's stage of intimacy versus isolation.Which of the following statements is true of Annie at this particular stage?

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A)  She will gain the ability to plan for herself or will live within the limits of others.
B)  She will learn to meet the demands of life or will start to feel more inferior.
C)  She will acquire a sense of self or will become confused about her role in life.
D)  She will form meaningful relationships or will become socially segregated from others.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about fetuses and birth defects?

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A)  Consumption of teratogen agents by mothers reduces birth defects.
B)  Exposure of fetuses to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) enhances the risk of stillbirth.
C)  Consumption of spicy food by mothers increases birth defects.
D)  Exposure of fetuses to loud music causes preterm births.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What kind of activities can help an adult lead a positive and meaningful old age?

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Activities like devoting more ...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of prenatal development in humans?

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A)  The heart begins to beat during the embryonic period.
B)  The rate of cell differentiation decreases during the embryonic period.
C)  The intestinal tract first appears in the fetal period of prenatal development.
D)  First and second weeks of prenatal development are called the fetal perioD.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Puberty marks the onset of

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A)  middle childhood.
B)  adolescence.
C)  infancy.
D)  gender identification.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of Piaget's preoperational stage?

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A)  In this stage,a child's thought is less symbolic than in a child in the sensorimotor stage.
B)  The child in this stage understands the concept of conservation.
C)  The symbolic thinking of children in this stage is limited.
D)  It lasts from about 7 to 11 years of age.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Behavior that helps others is called prosocial behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Alexander Chess and Stella Thomas,a child who expresses a low activity level,is somewhat negative,and is inflexible is a(n) _____ child.

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A)  detached
B)  difficult
C)  slow-to-warm-up
D)  aversiveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Discuss two common criticisms of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

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