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According to erikson, from roughly ages 6 to 12 children go through the period characterized by a focus on efforts to meet the challenges presented by parents, peers, school, and the other complexities of the modern world. This stage is called

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industry-versus-inferiority

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Mrs. Alverez has concern regarding her daughter's body image. She beleives her daughter is attempting to measure up to different kinds of body representations she sees in the media. Mrs. Alverez has scheduled a meeting with the school psychologist to discuss her concerns. What can the school psychologist suggest to Mrs. Alverez to lessen her concerns?

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She can try to inoculate her daughter against these influences by teaching her that media representations are often exaggerated and unattainable.

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Children ages 5-9

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in an automobile accident are most likely to be killed

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Which of the following psychologists contends that people pass through a series of stages in the kind of reasoning they use to make moral judgments as their sense of justice evolves?

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Kohlberg

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What is the term for a learning disability marked by inattention, impulsiveness, a low tolerance for frustration, and generally a great deal of inappropriate activity?

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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During middle childhood years, it appears that children in immigrant families

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often do quite well in the United States

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the evaluation of a role or person by other relevant members of a group.

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Status is

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What is the newest form of bullying?

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Cyber Bullying

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Some developmentalists suggest that two kinds of intelligence exist. What is the term for intelligence that reflects information processing capabilities, reasoning, and memory?

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Fluid intelligence

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What is the term for children that let themselves into their homes after school and wait alone until their caretaker(s) return from work?

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self-care children

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Women tend to weigh less than men, so their bodies cannot absorb alcohol as efficiently as men and they become drunk more quickly than men.

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Why is binge drinking more problematic for women than men?

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Fifteen-year-old Lawrence thought he had prepared for his final exams; however, when he got his scores he was disappointed. Rather than reviewing the areas of the test where he did not fare so well, Lawrence confronted his teacher with a verbal lashing and accused that teacher of being "out to get" him. Lawrence's behavior can be considered an example of

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adolescent egocentrism

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According to the World Health Organization, how many of the world's people will die prematurely in the 21st century due to the effects of smoking?

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One billion

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Obese adolescents stand what percent chance of becoming obese

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80%

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What percentage of college students report having an alcoholic drink in the past 30 days?

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75%

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Meredith is a 17-year-old adolescent female who weighs approx.. 82 pounds and is gaunt and frail, with a skeletal appearance. Although she fears food and eating, she focuses on food by talking about food, collecting cookbooks, and cooking huge meals for others. Whenever she looks at herself in the mirror, her perception of her body is distorted in that she thinks she is disgustingly fat. Meredith is suffering from which disorder?anorexia nevosa

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anorexia nevosa

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develop awareness of uniqueness of self; knowledge of roles.

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In Eriksons's eight stages of psychosocial development, which of the following is the positive outcome of the fifth stage, called identity-versus-identity-confusion stage?

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A divide between parents and adolescents in attitudes, values, aspirations, and world views is known as

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generation gap

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Which of the following is true regarding teenage pregnancy and rate changes?

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The number of teenage pregnancies has decreased significantly over the past decade.

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The desire to have independence and a sense of control over one's life is called

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autonomy

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Mita is 21 years old. She has2 jobs and is attending a local college. However, due to her hectic schedule, she is experiencing several stressors which are contributing to physical ailments. Mita does not want to take medication for her stress. The therapist at the college informs her to try and increase contact with friends as a means of decreasing her stress. This is referred to as

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Social support

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What percentage of people eventually marry?

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90%

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By what age does illness and disease overtake accidents as the leading cause of death, and statistically speaking, this is the first time this occurs since infancy.

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Age 35

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Which is a reason why older, non traditional students attend college?

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Economic opportunity

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Johnny has watched his twin brother climb up and down the stairs. When his brother reaches the top of the stairs, he immediately goes to his mother and she gives him a treat. Johnny is now attempting to climb stairs. According to Sternberg, this is an example of

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Practical Intelligence

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In the United States, what is the average amount of money that parents will spend on one child from birth until the child reaches age 18?

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$221,000

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Medical problems caused by the interaction of psychological, emotional, and physical difficulties are called

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psychosomatic disorders

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intimacy-versus-isolation stage According to Erikson, the period of post-adolescence into the early 30s that focuses on developing close relationships with others is called

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intimacy-versus-isolation stage

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27;25The median age of first time marriage in the U.S. is now what for men and what for women?

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27;25

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When bobby was 8 years old, he was sure he wanted to grow up to be a fireman. But just a year later, Bobby told everybody that when he grew up he wanted to be an astronaut. Still, a few years passed and when he was around 11 years old he changed his mind again and wanted to be a professional basketball player. According to Ginzberg, Bobby is in the

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fantasy period

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At what age level do most people become aware of the changes in their bodies related to the aging process?

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middle adulthood

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Which of the following are known as the "Big Five' major clusters of personality traits/characteristics?

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neuroticism, extroversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.

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Erik Erikson suggested that middle adulthood encompasses a period he characterized as _____, where a person is, or is not, making a contribution to family and community.

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generativity-versus-stagnation stage

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All of the following are reasons why middle age adults are involved in fewer automobile accidents that younger people EXCEPT

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middle-aged people have driving expertise.

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fluid intelligence Intelligence that reflects information processing capabilities, reasoning, and memory is called

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fluid intelligence

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Which of the following psychologists developed the "seasons of life" theory, where men in the early 40's are in a period of transition and crisis?

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Levinson

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Mary looks at the phone number of her favorite pizza restaurant for a few seconds, and then walks into the other room to call to order. Mary remembers the phone number in its correct sequence. Mary is taking advantage of

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short-term memory

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Which of the following has become a sterotypical emblem of middle adulthood?

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reading glasses

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Joan is 45 years old and feels hot. She gets red, begins to sweat, and the she feels chills. The symptom Joan is experiencing is

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"hot flashes."

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After Kathy and Bob's son leaves for college, they have feelings of unhappiness, worry, loneliness, and depression. They are experiencing

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empty nest syndrome

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Which individual has had the greatest influence in our understanding of the way people confront death?

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Kubler-Ross

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What is another term for euthanasia?

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assisted suicide

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What do the letters "DNR" on a patients medical chart mean?

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"Do Not Resuscitate"

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William is a 68-year-old man who received diagnosis from his doctor that he has brain cancer and has only several months to live. At first he didn't believe it, but after he got a second opinion that validated the first, he became furios with his doctors, family, and even strangers. According to Kubler Ross, which stage of death and dying is William exhibiting?

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2nd stage

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When a respirator or other medical equipment that is sustaining a patient's life is removed, this is known as

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passive euthanasia

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Margaret is a 50-year-old women who has smoked almost all her life, and now she has been given a diagnosis of terminal lung cancer by her physician. Margaret is devastated, and begins to go to church and pray regularly. Her prayers consist of promising to quit smoking and devote the rest of her life to the good of other people if she receives a reprieve from god. According to Kubler Ross, which of the 5 stages of death and dying is Margaret exhibiting?

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3rd stage

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The care provided for the dying in institutions devoted to those who are terminally ill is called

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Hospice Care

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A diagnosis of death based on the cessation of all signs of brain activity, as measured by electrical brain waves, is called

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brain death

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The main purpose of hospice care is

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to provide a warm, supportive environment for the dying and help make life as full as possible

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According to Kubler Ross, when dying people are fully aware that death is impending, are unemotional and uncommunicative, and have virtually no positive or negative feeling about the present or future, this is called

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acceptance

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