Dev Psych USF

Yacef is interested in determining whether children develop virtually the same way in Algeria as they do in other parts of the world. Yacef's research deals primarily with the ____________ issue of human development.

Social cognitive theory and operant conditioning are similar in that they both

When describing the development of his son Pitt, Brad says, \"The best way to describe it is in terms of a slow computer with a small memory getting faster processor and more storage space\". This type of description would suggest that Brad adheres to a(n) _______ approach to development.

In an experiment designed to determine whether taking vitamin A before attending a social event improves self-esteem, what is the dependent variable?

Patti studies the behavior of preschool children by watching them play at a local daycare center. While doing this, she is careful to find a spot where she will be completely unnoticed by the individuals she is observing. Patti is most likely using a ________ approach to studying the children.

Dr. Sefky says: \"Sure, reinforcement and punishment are important, but how people interpret reinforcement and punishment is even more important\". Given this statement, Dr. Sefky's view is most likely to agree with

If you were going to study only psychological influences of human development, you would not research

Who is best associated with psychosocial theory?

Which method of measuring behavior is most likely to be used in combination with other behavioral measures?

Qualitative research differs from quantitative research because it

Benoit is interested in studying the effects of various biological forces on human development. Which of these topics is probably of least interest to him?

After grading the first exam, your developmental psychology instructor says, \"Those students who actually came to class did much better than those of you who showed up once a week\". Given this information, you would suspect that the correlation between attendance and grades would be closest to ______.

Sara believes that memory processes develop the same way in all children. Sara is most likely to support a _____ position regarding human development.

The fact that Tatiana likes to listen to the Hives (a 2000s band) and her grandmother prefers listening to Bill Haley and the Comets (a 1950s band) is probably best explained by

Which statement is not consistent with ethical research?

A questionnaire is a written form of a self-report.

Dr. Mitchell is very interested in how individual participants' behaviors change over time. If she wants to study this, she'll have to do a(n) ________ study.

The argument that each psychosocial strength has its own special age period of specific importance is the cornerstone of _____ theory of development.

Zsuzsi is conducting a study to determine whether skateboarding causes a reduction in intelligence. In this experiment, skateboarding is the

In an experiment, the dependent variable is manipulated.

Which of the following is not a problem related to longitudinal research?

Daisy and Rose are identical twins who were separated at birth. Daisy was raised in the United States, whereas Rose spent her childhood in Austria. Which force would likely explain most of the differences between their behaviors as teens?

Mary has only one child, one-year-old Shelly, and has stayed home for most of Shelly's life. From an ecological perspective, Mary is best thought of as part of Shelly's

Marcelia has been promoted and is moving her family to a new city in a different part of the country. Though 4-year-old Fernando is very happy and makes the transition easily, 12-year-old Jorge is unhappy and has a very difficult time adjusting to the move. Both children generally adapt well to change. Which single set of factors best explains the different responses of Fernando and Jorge to the move?

After completing his history assignment, Nico is excused from having to wash the dishes, a task he detests. Nico's parents are attempting to use _________ to increase Nico's studying.

In a correlational study variables are always studied

Your friend David has decided to start studying human development because he hates studying biology. According to your text, will David find happiness in his new area of interest?

Rutger believes that, rather than progressing through a sequence of stages, mental processes gradually get more complex and efficient. Rutger is most likely a proponent of

Which theorist is best associated with an ecological approach to human development?

Plasticity refers to the fact that as we develop, some of our skills grow and others decline.

The notion of \"balancing\" work and home-life responsibilities is best associated with

The epigenetic principle provides the basis for psychosocial theory's sequence of stages.

Teenagers would be included in a sample of the population that includes all individuals between ages 5 and 50.

When asked to explain why children sometimes act violently, Dr. Zylar responds, \"Generally speaking, these children are driven by conflicts between what they wish to do and what society wishes them to do\". It is most likely that Dr. Zylar would be a proponent of _____________ theory.

Which research finding supports the idea that a new intelligence test is valid?

According to your text, which kind of developmental force has received the most attention?

Since Dr. Kim takes a strong nature position concerning the origins of mental retardation, she would most likely hypothesize that her sonÕs mental retardation is due to

How would Erik Erikson respond to the statement, \"A midlife crisis is a normal part of the human life cycle\"?

The argument that each psychosocial strength has its own special age period of specific importance is the cornerstone of _____ theory of development.

Which statement is always true? A population consists of a single sample. A sample is another term for a population. A population is larger than a sample. A sample is a cultural concept while a population is a social concept.

Zhang is attempting to alter the behavior of his son by controlling the consequences of his son's actions. Zhang is practicing

Dr. Lund stages a fire drill at the elementary school in order to study how children respond to potential emergency situations. Dr. Lund's method would best be described as a(n)

Which research study would you most expect to see from a researcher with a life-course perspective?

You are doing a study to determine whether smoking nicotine prior to taking a psychology test affects performance on that test. What is the independent variable in your study?

A mesosystem provides connections across microsystems.

Piaget's theory emphasizes the manner in which children construct knowledge.

Which type of variable is manipulated by an experimenter?

Someone taking a universal stance believes that there is only one path of development.

Validity is to reliability as

Even though Brenda was never reinforced directly for doing so, she increased the frequency of her swearing after she saw her friend Elizabeth get a lot of attention after she swore. This is most likely an example of

If you believe in continuity, you believe that development is best characterized as following a smooth progression.

Which theorist is best associated with an ecological approach to human development?

Plasticity refers to the fact that as we develop, some of our skills grow and others decline.

A meta-analysis involves the synthesis of results from numerous studies.

In a life-cycle model, the timing of an event has little influence on the type of impact it has on behavior.

In a correlational study variables are always studied

The average child has approximately ____ genes. 25 25,000 25,000,000 25,000,000,000

After learning that his newborn son's birth involved hypoxia, Sven (a knowledgeable nurse) would most likely ask, A. \"Did the cervix ever dilate?\" B. \"How long until my wife's scar heals?\" C. \"Is such a premature birth normal?\" D. \"How long was the cord wrapped around his neck?\"

A heritability coefficient is used to calculate the extent to which a characteristic is the result of genetics. True or False

If Agnieszka found out that she was conceived through in vitro fertilization, she would know for certain that A. she was conceived inside a fallopian tube. B. the woman who carried her as a baby was not the woman who reared her. C. she was conceived in a Petri dish. D. her biological parents were not the same as the parents who reared her.

By the time Debbie got to the hospital to deliver her child, the child had entered the vaginal opening. This means that Debbie was in the ____ stage of labor. second Fourth Third first

Which combination of sex chromosomes is not possible in a living human being? XXY A single X chromosome XYY A single Y chromosome

Wilma is afraid of the pain involved in delivering her baby. Are childbirth classes likely to help her? A. Yes, because women who take these courses report experiencing less pain than women who don't. B. Yes, because women who take these courses qualify for painkilling medications they would not usually receive. C. No, because childbirth courses only make people more knowledgeable about the birthing process and can have no effect on pain. (x) D. No, because individuals who know most about the birthing process experience the most pain.

Sixteen-year-old Marshall was severely malnourished as an infant. Compared to his peers who were not malnourished as infants, Marshall is most likely to A. be shorter B. have lighter colored hair. C. be less intelligent. D. weigh less. (x)

Which process can best be explained by alleles? The formation of identical twins through the splitting of a fertilized egg The teratogenic effects associated with fetal alcohol syndrome The fact that phenotypes produce genotypes The instructions for hair color come from two sources on the chromosome

While observing a special monitor, a physician tells an expectant mother, As you can see, the legs and arms have just begun to emerge. From this description, you should realize that the two are looking at a(n) Embryo. Fetus (x) Zygote. germ disc.

Both AIDS and genital herpes can be passed along to an infant as it passes through the birth canal. can be eliminated by maternal inoculation. typically result in blindness. cannot be transmitted to a fetus through the placenta.

Damage to cells in the embryo's ____ layer would be most likely to result in the development of a defective digestive system. Ectoderm Placenta Endoderm Mesoderm

Dr. Proctor tells Uma that her developing embryo is showing distortions in the development of its circulatory system. As a knowledgeable student of human development, Uma should realize that the problem is within cells of the ____ layer. Placenta endoderm Ectoderm Mesoderm

Julio and Kari are babies who are the same age but very different from each other. Julio has the ability to focus his attention on a task, while Kari is very easily distracted. Julio and Kari differ on which dimension of temperament? Effortful control Negative affect Surgency (x) Activity (x)

Marsha's doctor informs her that her child is just entering the longest period of prenatal development. About how long has Marsha been carrying her unborn child? 3 weeks 1 day 28 weeks 9 weeks

The ?Back to Sleep? campaign was aimed at reducing malnutrition. nightmares SIDS. co-sleeping.

Damage from teratogens are sometimes not evident until later in life. true false

How many DNA molecules are typically contained in each human chromosome? 100,000 46 468 1

Which best describes the main finding of a study in which pregnant mothers read the story The Cat in the Hat? A. After birth, infants appeared to recognize the rhythm at which their mother has read a story. B. After birth, infants who had been read to began to speak at an earlier age than a control group that had not been read to. c. After birth, infants showed no reaction when they once again heard a story that had been read by their mother before they were born. D. Prior to birth, the fetus begins to mimic the sounds its mother makes.

The developing human organism that has just become completely embedded in the wall of the uterus is called the Embryo. Zygote. (x) Amnion. Fetus

How is a physician most likely to guard against fetal hypoxia? Encourage the mother to deliver vaginally. Avoid exposing the fetus to tainted blood. Conduct a genetic screen of the parents. Monitor the fetus's heart rate.

By definition, premature infants are born prior to ____ weeks after conception. 42 40 36 38

Which statement best exemplifies the basic premise of behavioral genetics? \"Openness to new experience is not an either/or proposition but represents a wide range of reactions\" \"Your personality is all in your environment\" \"Your personality is all in your genes\" \"People are either very open to new experiences or avoid new experiences at all costs\"

The condition of hypoxia involves a reduction in the flow of oxygen to the brain. true false

Which statement concerning co-sleeping is accurate? It can reduce the need for elaborate rituals aimed at having children sleep in their own rooms. It seems to negatively affect child-parent bonding. It is most effective in cultures that value child self-reliance. It is done exclusively with mom.

Troy is very interested in the field of fetal medicine. Given this, he would most likely be fascinated by a book titled The Importance of Childhood Inoculations. Fixing Birth Defects Before Birth. Afterbirth Care and You. The Benefits of Healthy Eating Before Pregnancy.

Genes and environments interact dynamically in childhood and independently in adulthood. act independently in childhood and interact dynamically in adulthood. act independently throughout development. interact dynamically throughout development.

As a behavioral geneticist, Professor Klink is most likely to calculate the extent to which depression is inherited using a _____ coefficient. Heritability DNA Polygenetic Nonshared

Maternal stress is most likely to negatively impact a developing embryo/fetus when that stress is Intermittent and moderate intermittent and extreme. Chronic and extreme chronic and moderate.

Which combination of sex chromosomes is not possible in a living human being? A single Y chromosome A single X chromosome XXY XYY

The neural plate ultimately forms the nervous system and the skull. spinal cord and the nervous system brain and spinal cord. skull and the brain.

Benji is a four-year-old who has a very difficult time falling asleep at night. According to your text, what is the best remedy for this problem? Engage Benji in rigorous exercise immediately before bedtime to make sure he's tired before going to bed. Develop a regular bedtime routine. Keep Benji up later and later to make sure he's tired before going to bed. Make sure that Benji eats something soothing before going to bed.

The cutoff between normal and low birth weight is about ____ pounds. 3.3 7.7 2.2 5.5

Who has created a gene? Sally, who has added an extra chromosome to a fertilized egg Harry, who has just generated a single bead of guanine Tom, who has strung together four adenine \"beads\" Dick, who has just removed the sex chromosome from a cell

What combination would result in a boy? A 17th pair of chromosomes with two Xs A 17th pair of chromosomes with one X and one Y A 23rd pair of chromosomes with two Xs A 23rd pair of chromosomes with one X and one Y

Lotte is recovering from a serious accident that damaged her frontal cortex. Which outcome is most likely? Lotte's personality will be different. Lotte will have a difficult time breathing and seeing. Lotte will have no more axons. Lotte's left hemisphere will no longer be able to communicate with her right hemisphere.

\"Trisomy 21\" (three 21st chromosomes) best describes Down syndrome Sickle-cell trait. Huntington's disease. Phenylketonuria (PKU).

A heritability coefficient is a derivation of a(n) Chi-square correlation. T-test. Analysis of variance (x) Correlation

Monozygotic twins come from a single egg. true false

After learning that his newborn son's birth involved hypoxia, Sven (a knowledgeable nurse) would most likely ask, \"How long until my wife's scar heals?\" \"Did the cervix ever dilate?\" \"How long was the cord wrapped around his neck?\" \"Is such a premature birth normal?\"

During an experiment, you record the brain activity of a child using an EEG. As a result of reading your text, you would predict that the left hemisphere would exhibit the most electrical activity when the child is looking at different faces. recognizing that her mother is angry. listening to someone talk pushing a toy over her bed.

The key lesson learned by the fact that thalidomide showed no impact when tested on prenatal rabbits but led to birth defects in prenatal humans is that teratogen effects may not emerge until later in life. teratogens impact different genotypes differently. teratogens impact specific aspects of development. teratogen effects are the same regardless of the time when the individual is exposed.

Dr. Ramone is interested in studying how babies are different in terms of their behavior toward other people, how energetic they are, and how easily they are upset. It is most likely that Dr. Ramone is studying waking activity. SIDS. temperament theory of mind.

Left hemisphere is to cerebral cortex as EEG is to fMRI. white is to black. half is to whole. dendrite is to axon

Prenatal development begins With sperm production. At conception With ovulation At implantation into the uterus.

Because it involves prolonged physical effort, the process of childbirth is often referred to as involving stages of Pursuit Parturition Labor. Travail

Which statement concerning teratogens is false? Their effects may not emerge until later in life. They impact different genotypes differently. Their effects are the same regardless of the time when the individual is exposed. They impact specific aspects of development.

The point at which a zygote burrows into the uterine wall is referred to as Dilation Implantation Fertilization. (x) Niche-picking

Yvette is a malnourished child. If her parents are typical, they will probably interact less with Yvette because she is so lethargic. become upset with Yvette's hyperactivity. stop trying to feed Yvette. take more responsibility for making sure Yvette grows socially and psychologically. (x)

Genotype is to phenotype as DNA is to RNA. chromosome pattern is to physical features. homozygous is to heterozygous. nurture is to nature.

Troy is very interested in the field of fetal medicine. Given this, he would most likely be fascinated by a book titled The Importance of Childhood Inoculations. Afterbirth Care and You. The Benefits of Healthy Eating Before Pregnancy. Fixing Birth Defects Before Birth.

While observing brain activity, Dr. Smith proclaims, ?This brain is definitely experiencing a downsizing in the number of connections between neurons.? This indicates that the brain Dr. Smith is studying is undergoing cephalocaudal development. dendritic expansion. motion parallax synaptic pruning.

Joseph is homozygous for normal blood cells. This means that he Has matching alleles Is an identical twin. Has recessive alleles Is likely to develop sickle-cell anemia

The concept that genotypes are not the only things that control traits involves the fact that each genotype can produce a variety of phenotypes. recessive genes are more commonly expressed than dominant genes. dizygotic twins are virtually genetically identical. the environment has little impact on behavior.

Individuals with sickle-cell trait must carry both recessive alleles in order to display symptoms. true false

Monozygotic is to dizygotic as One egg is to two eggs One mother is to two mothers. Dominant is to recessive. Heterozygous is to homozygous.

The thick, greasy substance that covers the fetus around five to six months after conception is called Amnion Placenta. Vernix Endoderm

Because her birth weight was 1200 grams (about 3 pounds), Kia would be correctly classified as having a(n) ____ birth weight. Low Very low Extremely low Normal

Which physical characteristic is most indicative of an individual with Down syndrome? Enlarged head Taller than same-age peers Small tongue A fold of skin over each eyelid

Carla is researching temperament by determining how often different babies exhibit irritability and anger. Which dimension of temperament is Carla assessing? Activity level (x) Negative affect?? Inhibition Persistence

The placenta helps the fetus to maintain a constant temperature. allows for an exchange of nutrients and waste. contains amniotic fluid. directly connects the blood stream of the embryo to the blood stream of the mother.

Jamal was born 34 weeks after he was conceived and weighed 6 pounds. Jamal is best described as Full time and low birth weight Preterm and normal birth weight Preterm and low birth weight Full-term and normal birth weight.

At five weeks after conception, a developing human is most accurately called a(n) Zygote Fetus. neonate. Embryo.

Cephalocaudal development proceeds from your extremities toward your body. true false

Mona has decided to have a Cesarean section rather than a vaginal delivery. While this decision will reduce some risks, it will increase the risk of Spina bifida Maternal infection. Low birth weight. Hypoxia.

Who is at greatest risk of falling victim to sudden infant death syndrome? Tina, who is 3 months old Jon, who is 5 years old Bridget, who is 2 years old Leslie, who is 9 months old

As dizygotic twins, Jewel and Bjork must have come from the same fertilized egg. share all phenotypes. are genetically identical. share about half of their genes.

The period of the fetus is the longest period of prenatal development. true false

The ____ houses the blood vessels that join the embryo and its mother. Mesoderm Germ disc Amnion Umbilical cord

The fact that the embryonic head develops before the body illustrates the ____ principle. niche-picking Incomplete dominance cephalocaudal proximodistal

The ____ is the cluster of cells in the center of the zygote that will eventually develop into the baby. Amnion Placenta Stem cell Germ disc

Malnutrition seems to be most damaging if it occurs during childhood infancy. adolescence.. adulthood.

Exposure to a teratogen during the _____ period is most likely to result in a spontaneous abortion. Implantation embryonic (x) Zygotic fetal

Bryant's teacher notices that Bryant has unusual facial features (i.e., short nose and wide-set eyes) and shows signs of mental retardation. Due to her training in developmental psychology, BryantÕs teacher realizes that BryantÕs mom likely ____ while she was pregnant. consumed alcohol consumed an excessive amount of caffeine smoked marijuana injected heroin (x)

Regan is a medical student who is learning a procedure in which a long needle is inserted into the abdomen of a pregnant woman. What technique is he most likely learning? Ultrasound Amniocentesis Genetic counseling Chorionic villus sampling

Which statement is true? The impact of environment on heredity wanes with age Behavioral consequences of genetic instructions are independent from environmental factors Genes cannot influence the kind of environment to which a person is exposed Environmental influences within a family typically make children within a family different

What part of a neuron contains the material necessary to keep it alive? Cell body Corpus callosum Axon Dendrite

A typical fertilized egg contains a total of 22 pairs of chromosomes. true false

Why are African-American babies twice as likely to die from SIDS? They are more likely to be put to bed on their stomachs. They are more genetically predisposed to the disease. (x) Their parents are less intelligent than other parents. They are more likely to have blood diseases that predispose them to SIDS.

Just after the birth of her son Nelly, mom Kelly was informed that little NellyÕs neural tube did not properly close during his prenatal development. This would mean that Nelly will be diagnosed with Spina bifida. Muscular Dystrophy Cerebral palsy Sickle-cell anemia

While observing brain activity, Dr. Smith proclaims, ?This brain is definitely experiencing a downsizing in the number of connections between neurons.? This indicates that the brain Dr. Smith is studying is undergoing motion parallax synaptic pruning. dendritic expansion. cephalocaudal development.

A teratogen is any agent that results in abnormal prenatal development. decreases the chances of having a child with a genetic disorder. inhibits the impact of drugs on the developing embryo. enhances the flow of oxygen across the placental barrier.

At five weeks after conception, a developing human is most accurately called a(n) Embryo. Zygote neonate. Fetus

If Agnieszka found out that she was conceived through in vitro fertilization, she would know for certain that the woman who carried her as a baby was not the woman who reared her. her biological parents were not the same as the parents who reared her. she was conceived in a Petri dish. she was conceived inside a fallopian tube.

If you were to remove the top of an adult?s skull, the first brain tissue you would see would be the cerebral cortex. hippocampus. neural plate. brain stem

Born 39 weeks after conception, Sasha weighs in at around 2 pounds. Given this information, Sasha is best defined as full-term and extremely low birth weight. preterm and normal birth weight. full-term and normal birth weight. preterm and very low birth weight.

Homozygous is to heterozygous as Genotype is to phenotype. Recessive is to dominant Many is to few. Same is to different.

Which parent should most realistically fear her child dying before reaching their first birthday? Jen, who is in Japan Charleene, who is in the Czech Republic (x) Alfie, who is in Afghanistan Fran, who is in Finland

Along with an improved diet, research indicates that ____ is also necessary to foster a malnourished child?s development. parent training medication behavior modification surgery

Prior to birth, all _____ layers of the major brain are formed. 600 6,000 60 6

The sample taken during an amniocentesis comes from The lining of the uterus. The umbilical cord. Inside the body of the fetus The fluid surrounding the fetus.

If obesity is dominant and designated as \"O\" and thinness is recessive and designated as \"t\", how many of the following individuals would likely be obese: Ginger who is ÒOO,Ó Mary Ann who is ÒOt,Ó Thurston who is ÒtO,Ó and Gilligan who is ÒttÓ? 1 (x) 4 2 3

Because of his accurate knowledge of genetics and disorders, Benson knows that his newborn son has no chance of having Turner's syndrome. Huntington's disease. Kleinfelter's syndrome (x) Down syndrome

If Andrew is shy when he is two-years-old, he is more likely to be ____ when he is four-years-old. argumentative shy Happy highly sociable

The modern age of viability begins at 16 weeks. true false

A physician has just informed pregnant Moesha that the human organism developing inside of her has just begun to show differentiation of its cells. As a knowledgeable student, you would know that such an organism is technically call a(n) Zygote fetus Embryo. neonate.

Implantation occurs when the zygote burrows into the placenta. true false

Which best exemplifies the concept of incomplete dominance? An individual with a single allele for aggression who is violent An individual with one allele for obesity and another for thinness who is of average weight An individual with two alleles for baldness who has long hair An individual with two alleles for shyness who is shy

A friend hears that you are in a developmental psychology course and asks you how long his newborn daughter is suppose to sleep. Being a very bright student, you would give the correct answer of, \"20-22 hours a day.\" \"16-18 hours a day.\" \"8-10 hours a day.\" \"12-14 hours a day.\"

Whose brain is most likely to have the most synapses? Kramer, who is seven years old. Elaine, who is one year old George, who is 14 years old. Jerry, who is a newborn

Whose behavior best exemplifies eugenics? Dr. White, who studies the effects of thalidomide on prenatal development Dr. Green, who uses an in vitro fertilization technique Dr. Black, who allows only certain individuals to mate Dr. Brown, who closely monitors the nutrition of expecting mothers

Which event signals the beginning of the period of the fetus? The formation of bone from cartilage The attachment of the umbilical cord to the placenta The first beat of the heart The first neural activity in the neocortex (x)

When her physician mentions the term \"crowning\", Erica, who is giving birth, should realize that means that her uterine contractions are about to start. cervix has just fully dilated. placenta is about to be delivered. baby's head has just reached the vaginal opening.

Five-month-old Hakeem currently weighs 20 pounds. How many calories should he be ingesting each day? 400 200 800 (x) 1,000

Linda has one allele for curly hair and another for straight hair. LindaÕs alleles are Polyzygotic. Dizygotic Heterozygous Homozygous

Kyoko is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, plays tennis, and is an all-around nice person. This is a description of Kyoko's Homozygosity. Genotype Phenotype. Allele.

Claire is very concerned about the prebirth position of the child she is carrying. Which technique would be the best for determining whether ClaireÕs concerns are warranted? Amniocentesis Genetic counseling Ultrasound Chorionic villus sampling

Halley is 40 years old and she and her daughter Berry, 20, are both currently pregnant. Which statement concerning these two mothers is most accurate? Halley has a greater risk of having a miscarriage. Halley is twice as fertile as Berry. Berry's odds of having a baby with Down syndrome are three times higher than HalleyÕs. Berry has a greater risk of giving birth to a baby with sickle-cell anemia.

Jose, who was adopted at birth, is found to have personality characteristics more similar to his biological mom than to his adoptive mom. How should you interpret this data? Personality characteristics appear to be recessive. Personality characteristics are learned. Personality characteristics are influenced by genes. Personality appears to be a polygenetic characteristic.

An ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image of a fetus. true false

The sac in which the embryo resides is called the Amnion Ectoderm. Placenta Germ disc.

The process in which defective cells in the body are replaced with cells that have had the genetic defect ÒrepairedÓ is called Amniocentesis. Niche-picking Genetic engineering Genetic screening

Which person is most likely experiencing the most rapid physical growth? Elias, who is 19 years old Jose, who is 18 months old Sean, who is 6 years old Rudolf, who is just reaching puberty

Which is not an aspect of regular (non-REM) sleep? Twitching Steady breathing Steady brain activity Increased frequency as infants grow

Which statement regarding temperament is false? Environmental factors are not related to emotionality. The confidence level of mothers is related to temperament. Some temperamental characteristics are more common is certain cultures. Identical twins are more similar in temperament than are fraternal twins.

What should Danko do when he is informed that his newborn son has PKU (phenylketonuria)? Don't panic, since PKU is a sex-linked disorder that affects only females Don't panic, since despite being a genetic disorder, it can be controlled through proper diet Panic, since PKU is an incurable genetic disorder that results in severe mental retardation

Five-month-old Hakeem currently weighs 20 pounds. How many calories should he be ingesting each day? 1,000 400 800 200

In vitro fertilization takes place in a test tube. true false

Despite being raised in two very different environments, identical twins Tina and Gina receive a similar score on a shyness scale. These results suggest that correlation between genetics and shyness is Inverse Large (x) Polygenetic (x) Small.

The period of the zygote begins with Ovulation. Fertilization Ejaculation Implantation

A developing human that is traveling from a fallopian tube to the uterus would most accurately be described as a(n) Fetus Embryo. Amnion Zygote

Which technique is recommended for making finicky eaters more open-minded about the food they eat? Use food to reward good behavior Force children to clean their plates Talk about the correct way to eat during meals Allow children to pick among healthy foods

The main reason why teenage mothers tend to give birth to less healthy infants than mothers in their 20s is that the teens are more likely to smoke while pregnant. tend to neither seek nor receive good prenatal care. take too many vitamins. have more genetically defective eggs.

Terminal buttons are located on which part of a neuron? Neurotransmitter The end of the axon Cell body The end of the dendrite

The correct order of prenatal development is zygote to embryo to fetus. true false

Why are African-American babies twice as likely to die from SIDS? They are more genetically predisposed to the disease. They are more likely to be put to bed on their stomachs. They are more likely to have blood diseases that predispose them to SIDS. Their parents are less intelligent than other parents.

Hair and the nervous system develop during the embryonic period from cells contained in the ____ layer. mesoderm Ectoderm Placenta Endoderm

During prenatal development, the arm develops before the fingers. This most illustrates the _____ principle. Cephalocaudal Coefficient Premack Proximodistal

A heritability coefficient of _____ means about 50 percent of the difference between people on a specific characteristic is the result of heredity. 50 5 .5 500

Gina is studying how blood flows through the brain when people listen to different kinds of music. Which sort of research tool is she most likely using in her study? Functional magnetic resonance imaging positron emission tomography Synaptic pruning Electroencephalogram

Within a typical human cell, which number is the greatest? The number of autosomes The number of genes The number of different types of nucleotide bases The number of chromosomes

Infant mortality rate is defined as the percentage of infants who die During birth Before birth. Before their first birthday Before their second birthday

Maria is a typical, healthy one-year-old who weighs 24 pounds. Which is the best estimate of her birth weight? 4 pounds 12 pounds 16 pounds 8 pounds

Which result would not support the idea that genes play a significant role in behavior? Finding monozygotic twins to be more similar than pairs of unrelated individuals Finding similarities between biological siblings Finding children to be more similar to their biological parents than to their adoptive parents Finding dizygotic twins to be more similar than monozygotic twins

If a person had a dominant allele for blonde hair and a recessive allele for red hair, the probability of that person having red hair would be closest to ____ percent. 100 25 (x) 50 0

While characterized as a progressive and fatal disorder, symptoms of Huntington's disease can be eliminated through a special diet. true false

Eighteen-month old Quentin?s large vocabulary appears to be due to his ability to recall and repeat any word that he just heard. This indicates that Quentin has an excellent ____ memory. autobiographical phonological episodic procedural

What is the correct sequence (from first to last) of Piaget?s stages of cognitive development? Preoperational, concrete operational, sensorimotor, formal operational Sensorimotor, preoperational, formal operational, concrete operational Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational Preoperational, sensorimotor, formal operational, concrete operational

Which statement by a young child would indicate that she is using an expressive style? That animal is called a horse Let's play. Baba dada. Two plus two equals four.

When discussing the acquisition of grammar, which type of theorist would be most likely to say, Context and genetics are overrated, what really matters is imitation and reinforcement

When dealing with young infants, why is infant-directed speech preferred over normal adult speech?

What would be the most effective way to assess phonological memory in a two-year-old?

Which statement concerning Piaget?s theory is true?

Nolan has a scheme for throwing baseballs that he can apply successfully to throwing small rocks or other types of balls. This successful application would best be described as

The fundamental premise of teleological explanations is that living things

Which best describes a linguistic babble?

As a typical two-year-old, Webster would have a vocabulary of

A child using the one-to-one principle to count would always begin counting starting with the number one.

According to Piaget, which normally developing child would most likely have just begun to engage in preoperational thinking?

How many phonemes are in the word ?test??

Salvador has a scheme for drawing with a crayon that had to be changed in order to learn how to paint a picture with a brush. This adaptation is an example of

During underextension, a word is used too broadly.

Linguistic intonation is best described as a variation in sound

Why do children in Asian countries like China or Japan tend to recall less from their early years than children from North American countries?

When Andy bumps into a table, he says to it, ?You bumped into me because you?re mean.? Andy is exhibiting

Object permanence involves understanding that something exists even when it is out of our sensory awareness. Correct!

Question 1 Which statement on parent-infant early relationships is true? Which statement on parent-infant early relationships is true? Infants are biologically programmed to attach to mothers When in distress, infants prefer to interact with fathers Mothers provide better early childcare than fathers Mothers tend to spend more time reading to infants

Question 2 1 / 1 pts From an infant's perspective, what is the most critical factor in establishing a secure attachment? From an infant's perspective, what is the most critical factor in establishing a secure attachment? Having a caregiver who loves him or her Having a dependable caregiver Having no congenital birth defects Having few sibling rivals Question 7 1 / 1 pts Bud and Lou are both playing with blocks. Though they are playing, they smile at each other and trade blocks from time to time. It is most likely that Bud and Lou are involved in

Question 3 1 / 1 pts Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant. Which of the following is least likely to be true? Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant. Which of the following is least likely to be true? Michiko has a difficult time resolving conflicts with others. Michiko does not display adequate social skills with her peers. Michiko does not have as many friends as most children. Michiko is usually calm when interacting with other children.

Question 4 1 / 1 pts Securely attached infants tend to show ___________ when reunited with a caregiver. a need for an extended interaction a need for a brief interaction rejection fear

Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which description of the sex difference in spatial ability is the most accurate? Which description of the sex difference in spatial ability is the most accurate? Girls and boys score equally on tests of spatial ability. Girls perform better on tests of spatial ability than boys. Average tests scores of spatial ability are higher for boys than girls. Most boys perform better on tests of spatial ability than the brightest girl.

Question 6 1 / 1 pts Which assessment device would be more effective at identifying an infant's attachment style? Which assessment device would be more effective at identifying an infant's attachment style? Apgar Q-Set CVS NBSA

Question 7 1 / 1 pts Bud and Lou are both playing with blocks. Though they are playing, they smile at each other and trade blocks from time to time. It is most likely that Bud and Lou are involved in Bud and Lou are both playing with blocks. Though they are playing, they smile at each other and trade blocks from time to time. It is most likely that Bud and Lou are involved in simple social play. parallel play. cooperative play. prosocial behavior.

Question 8 1 / 1 pts Disorganized attachments are characterized by infant confusion when mom leaves and when she returns. true false

Question 9 1 / 1 pts Michelle and Warren are building a playhouse. Michelle says to Warren, \"How about I help you with your part, then you help me with mine?\" This offer would be an example of Michelle and Warren are building a playhouse. Michelle says to Warren, \"How about I help you with your part, then you help me with mine?\" This offer would be an example of parallel play. altruism. an enabling action. a constricting action.

Question 10 1 / 1 pts Katie is upset with her friend Leslie. In order to \"get even\" with her, she tries to make Leslie's other friends mad at Leslie by making up stories about her. What is this sort of behavior called? Katie is upset with her friend Leslie. In order to \"get even\" with her, she tries to make Leslie's other friends mad at Leslie by making up stories about her. What is this sort of behavior called? Physical aggression Gender labeling Verbal aggression Relational aggression

Question 11 1 / 1 pts Although Jamie has an enormous amount of initiative, he does not possess \"purpose.\" According to Erikson, this is probably because Jamie Although Jamie has an enormous amount of initiative, he does not possess \"purpose.\" According to Erikson, this is probably because Jamie has not learned to cooperate with others. was never wary of other people. has no \"will.\" trusts too much.

Which is the best example of a psychological force in the development of attachment? Which is the best example of a psychological force in the development of attachment? The infant's temperament An infant's smiling and crying behavior The mother's responsiveness to her infant An infant's internal working model

Question 13 1 / 1 pts Concerning play, which statement best exemplifies enabling? Concerning play, which statement best exemplifies enabling? \"I am so much better than you.\" \"I have never played that before.\" \"You are in for a world of hurt if you win.\" \"You are doing great, keep going.\"

Question 14 1 / 1 pts During parallel play, a child plays individually near other children. true false

Question 15 1 / 1 pts Which normally maturing infant would be most likely to have just formed first true attachment? Which normally maturing infant would be most likely to have just formed first true attachment? Hobbs, who is 8 months old Calvin, who is 1 day old Kline, who is 4 months old Coolidge, who is 12 months old

Question 16 1 / 1 pts You are studying the basic emotions of infants from the United States and China. What differences would you expect in how these basic emotions are expressed? You are studying the basic emotions of infants from the United States and China. What differences would you expect in how these basic emotions are expressed? Chinese infants will be more expressive of pain; American infants will be more expressive of \"joy.\" Chinese and American infants will express basic emotions the same way. Chinese infants will be less expressive than American infants. American infants will be less expressive than Chinese infants.

Question 17 1 / 1 pts Dwight's statement, \"I am a boy\" is an example of Dwight's statement, \"I am a boy\" is an example of a gender-role stereotype. gender stability. gender constancy. gender labeling.

Question 18 1 / 1 pts A social role is best described as an individual attachment style. a way of behaving that is not tied to culture. a biosocial impact on behavior. a cultural guideline for interacting with other people.

Question 19 1 / 1 pts Franklin and Benjamin are pretending to go to school. Franklin is pretending to be the teacher, and Benjamin is pretending to be the student. What sort of interaction does this exemplify? Simple social play Constricting actions Parallel play Cooperative play

Question 20 1 / 1 pts With which person is Rosalind most likely to act altruistically? Masja, who was in Rosalind's class last year Hayley, who is Rosalind's little sister Dianne, who is a friend of Rosalind's mother Demi, whom Rosalind has never met

Question 2 1 / 1 pts Hulk often has to step in and solve disagreements between his son Hogan and his daughter Brooke. This action best reflects the idea of a parent as a Hulk often has to step in and solve disagreements between his son Hogan and his daughter Brooke. This action best reflects the idea of a parent as a playmate. coach. social director. mediator.

Question 3 1 / 1 pts A frown is a _____ manifestation of an emotion. A frown is a _____ manifestation of an emotion. subjective behavioral physiological biological

Question 4 1 / 1 pts The phrase, \"interest but no interaction,\" best describes _____ play. make-believe cooperative simple social parallel

Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which person is most likely using a gender stereotype to describe Erin? Which person is most likely using a gender stereotype to describe Erin? Elvis: \"Erin is mean. I saw her push someone on the playground.\" Roddy: \"Erin is like all females, intelligent and understanding.\" Christopher: \"Erin is different from anyone else I have ever met, she is really weird.\" Graham: \"Erin really likes cooking. Every week, she bakes a batch of cookies and brings them to class.\"

IncorrectQuestion 6 0 / 1 pts How could a parent best encourage attachment in a four-month-old? How could a parent best encourage attachment in a four-month-old? Show continuous interest whenever he or she is around the child Learn to judge when the child is receptive to interactions and when he or she should be left alone. Let the child initiate all social interactions. There are no parental behaviors that would influence an infant that young.

Question 7 1 / 1 pts Children typically begin to exhibit simple social play around ____ months of age. 36 18 24 30

Question 8 1 / 1 pts Hamid believes that because his brother Yusef is playing with girl toys that Yusef is now a girl. This would indicate that Hamid apparently does not yet understand parallel play. gender labeling. gender constancy. gender stability.

Question 9 1 / 1 pts Which statement is true regarding basic emotions? They have a self-evaluative component. Most of them begin to develop after 12 months. They are experienced by people in all cultures. They are not reflected in facial expressions.

Question 10 1 / 1 pts According to Erikson's theory, purpose is usually achieved before will. true false

Question 11 1 / 1 pts Which child has most successfully resolved the \"basic trust versus mistrust\" stage of psychosocial development? Brian, who trusts most people but is still somewhat wary of others Shane, who mistrusts everyone, including himself Cecil, who trusts everyone and everything completely Spider, who trusts himself but nobody else

Question 12 1 / 1 pts Will is playing Ferrell in a game and attempts to win by saying, \"If you try to do well, I will smack you!\" What term best describes this statement? Constricting action Social referencing Enabling action Parallel play

Question 13 1 / 1 pts Which action would be the most likely cause of anger in a six-month-old? Which action would be the most likely cause of anger in a six-month-old? Taking a ball out of their hands Introducing them to a new loud sound Having them smell a rotten egg Showing them a picture of a stranger

Question 14 1 / 1 pts An example of _____ occurs when a child interprets her parent's facial expression as a cue to determine whether or not to pick up a strange object. secure attachment resistant attachment social referencing stranger wariness

uestion 16 1 / 1 pts Bud and Lou are both playing with blocks. Though they are playing, they smile at each other and trade blocks from time to time. It is most likely that Bud and Lou are involved in Bud and Lou are both playing with blocks. Though they are playing, they smile at each other and trade blocks from time to time. It is most likely that Bud and Lou are involved in cooperative play. prosocial behavior. simple social play. parallel play.

Question 17 1 / 1 pts Complex emotions differ from basic emotions in that complex emotions require some understanding of waking states. purpose. biology. self.

Question 18 1 / 1 pts Perspective taking is to empathy as purpose is to will. social play is to parallel play. a cognitive act is to an emotional act. caring is to helping.

Question 19 1 / 1 pts Quality of peer relationships is related to an individual's ability to regulate his or her emotions. true false

Question 20 1 / 1 pts Constricting play often involves threats. true false

Question 1 1 / 1 pts By definition, a child with a learning disability must have some kind of sensory impairment. By definition, a child with a learning disability must have some kind of sensory impairment. true false

Question 3 1 / 1 pts When asked to describe his specialization, Oscar says, \"I am mainly interested in developing ways of measuring intelligence and personality factors.\" Given this description, Oscar is most likely a When asked to describe his specialization, Oscar says, \"I am mainly interested in developing ways of measuring intelligence and personality factors.\" Given this description, Oscar is most likely a classical conditioning theorist. social-learning theorist. psychometrician. Freudian.

Question 4 1 / 1 pts The definition of a \"learning disability\" always includes a sensory problem. attention deficit. mild mental retardation. normal intelligence.

Question 5 1 / 1 pts The term \"stereotype threat\" is best associated with the concept of obedience. the self-fulfilling prophecy. cognitive dissonance. convergent thinking.

Which provides the best example of active reading? x Periodically summarizing what was just read Knowing that sentences are organized into groups within paragraphs Realizing that some words have multiple meanings Having a short-term memory for a large number of words

Question 7 1 / 1 pts In a research study on reading disabilities, _____ served as the independent variable. the font size of a word reading speed the amount of the word presented reading accuracy

The traditional definition of giftedness was an IQ of 130 or greater. true false

As an average fifth-grader in the United States, Landon would most likely be described as overweight. physically fit. underweight. physically unfit.

Question 10 1 / 1 pts Elmer has discovered that in order to be successful in college, he must both pay attention to his instructor and take good notes. If Elmer is successful at engaging in both of these behaviors, he is demonstrating effective one-to-one principle understanding. overregularization. abstract thinking. cognitive self-regulation.

Question 11 1 / 1 pts In recent years, the definition of \"gifted\" has In recent years, the definition of \"gifted\" has narrowed to include only scores from the Stanford-Binet test. narrowed to include only those in the top 5 percent of their graduating class. broadened to include all IQ tests. broadened to include areas like dance and music.

Question 12 1 / 1 pts The main limitation of concrete operational thinking is that such thought is limited to The main limitation of concrete operational thinking is that such thought is limited to long-term memories. emotional issues. hypothetical situations. tangible, real-life examples.

Question 13 1 / 1 pts Researchers identified several factors that contribute to improved reading comprehension in children. Which factor was not on their list? Increased levels of divergent thinking Increased capacity of working memory Increased effectiveness in monitoring of comprehension Increased general knowledge

Which statement concerning ethnicity and intelligence is most accurate? If intelligence differences within an ethnic group are due to genetics, then intelligence differences between the group and other ethnic groups must be due to genetics. The recent discovery of a \"smart gene\" has led most to believe that intelligence has a strong genetic component. Even if ethnic groups differ significantly in intelligence, the difference could be the result of environmental factors. Being economically disadvantaged is related to ethnicity but not to intelligence.

Question 15 1 / 1 pts Who would most likely do the best job of playing a game in which the goal was to list as many novel ways to use a banana as possible? Who would most likely do the best job of playing a game in which the goal was to list as many novel ways to use a banana as possible? Kala, who is a concrete operational thinker Dole, who is a very good divergent thinker Kong, who is a very good convergent thinker Terk, who is a preoperational thinker

Question 16 Which evidence best demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence? A high correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins A low correlation between the IQ scores of strangers The stability of WISC scores seen during the past 25 years The rapid increase in average WISC scores seen during the past 25 years

Question 17 In reading, ____ is defined as the ability to extract meaning from a sequence of words. phonological awareness intonation Animism comprehension

Question 18 Which strategy tends to be most common in young writers? Which strategy tends to be most common in young writers? Write a little, revise a lot, write a little Write a lot, revise nothing Write a lot, revise a little, write a lot x Read a little, write a little, revise a lot

Question 19 1 / 1 pts What is the most simplistic strategy for adding/counting? Count in your head without using a concrete example Count by extending one finger for each item and then counting the total number of fingers extended on each hand Simultaneously extending the number of fingers on one hand that corresponds to one number to be added and doing the same with the second hand concerning the second number to be added Count in your head after looking at a picture of the items

Question 20 1 / 1 pts IQ scores are poor predictors of school success and occupational success. bad predictors of school success but good predictors of occupational success. good predictors of school success but bad predictors of occupational success. good predictors of school success and occupational success.

As a Piagetian, Faye would believe that a concrete operational child's ability to reverse thought is due to their acquisition of mental operations. convergent thinking. language. self-efficacy.

Question 3 1 / 1 pts Which best exemplifies an impulsive child? Shouting out an answer when he is supposed to raise his hand before answering Not concentrating on his homework Fidgeting in his chair while eating The inability to read a simple book despite significant intervention

Question 4 1 / 1 pts Though Mabel is unable to think in abstract terms, she is beginning to understand that because 3 + 5 = 8, 8 - 5 must equal 3. Mabel has begun to exhibit Piaget's ____ stage of thinking. concrete operational formal operational sensorimotor preoperational

Question 5 1 / 1 pts Japanese parents are more likely than American parents to believe that genetic factors determine mathematical ability. true false

Dee used to think that everyone else liked the same people she did and hated the same people she did. She now realizes that different people have different opinions toward others. Piaget would suggest that Dee has recently become a ____ thinker. sensorimotor preoperational formal operational concrete operational

Question 7 1 / 1 pts In recent years, the definition of \"gifted\" has In recent years, the definition of \"gifted\" has narrowed to include only scores from the Stanford-Binet test. broadened to include areas like dance and music. broadened to include all IQ tests. narrowed to include only those in the top 5 percent of their graduating class.

Question 8 1 / 1 pts Bea has tremendous insight into \"deep\" questions like, \"Why are we born to die?\" According to Gardner, Bea would rate high on a scale of ____ intelligence. bodily-kinesthetic logical-mathematical interpersonal existential

Question 9 1 / 1 pts When engaging in deductive reasoning, you draw conclusions from facts. When engaging in deductive reasoning, you draw conclusions from facts. true false

A key finding from research on reading disabilities was that x) in some cases, reading difficulties are the result of visual problems. some biologically based disabilities are very difficult to treat. some children must hear more of a word before they are able to recognize it. in some cases, correlational studies can determine the cause of a behavior.

Question 11 1 / 1 pts Who is most likely the formal operational thinker? Sherri, who can use combinatorial reasoning Fran, who has just mastered conservation Kula, who thinks nickels are worth more than dimes because they are bigger Ollie, who is capable of using and understanding symbols

Question 12 1 / 1 pts If you are reading this test question for the first time, it is currently stored in long-term memory. currently stored in sensory memory. currently stored in working memory. not currently stored in any memory system.

A formal operational thinker and a concrete operational thinker are both presented with three beakers containing red liquid and are told that some combination of the liquids will produce a green liquid. How would the manner in which the formal thinker solves the problem most likely differ from that of the concrete thinker? Formal thinkers would be more systematic when combining the liquids and eliminating combinations. Formal thinkers would apply both animism and centration when solving the task. Formal thinkers would do the problem entirely in their head and not actually pour any liquid. The formal thinkers' approach would be significantly more haphazard.

Question 14 1 / 1 pts You are a principal who is interviewing potential teachers for your school. Because your highest priority is student achievement, you should be most concerned that the teachers you hire discourage the practice of peer tutoring. earned high grades in college. de-emphasize \"hands-on\" experience in the classroom. have good classroom management skills.

Question 15 1 / 1 pts Which behavior indicates that Mandy is using a knowledge-transforming strategy when writing her psychology term paper? When she begins by writing down any ideas about psychology that pop into her mind When, before she writes anything, she decides that the point of the paper would be to make her psychology teacher mad When she considers how fun it would be to skip the paper and head to the beach When she sounds out the letters to words that she does not know how to spell

A concrete operational thinker and a formal operational thinker are given the following logical statements: (1) If you drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot, it will tickle. (2) You drop a 20-pound bowling ball on your foot. What reaction would you expect? Only the formal operational thinker would conclude that \"your foot would tickle.\" x) Only the concrete operational thinker would conclude that \"your foot would tickle.\" Both would conclude that \"your foot would tickle.\" x) Both would conclude that \"your foot would never tickle\" after having a 20-pound bowling ball dropped on it.

Question 18 1 / 1 pts Beginning readers tend to use the \"retrieve word from memory\"\"strategy first and the \"sound it out\" method second. use the \"sound it out\" strategy first and the \"retrieve word from memory\" method second. only use the \"sound it out\" method. only use the \"retrieve the word directly from memory\" method.

Question 19 1 / 1 pts Data from Project Head Start supported the belief that environmental factors can impact an individual's IQ. found that daycare aimed at improving the linguistic and social development of infants and preschoolers is ineffective. showed that through an improved diet, a typical child's IQ scores could be doubled. discovered that the average IQ score of a child has decreased steadily since 1960.

Question 20 1 / 1 pts Which best describes the hierarchical view of intelligence? It consists entirely of specific skills It consists of general intelligence, categories, and specific skills It consists entirely of broad categories of intelligence It consists entirely of general intelligence

Question 2 1 / 1 pts When reading a book for his psychology exam, Wilhelm knows that it is important to focus on the summary sections at the end of the chapter. This attempt to improve comprehension is best associated with a divergent thinking strategy. the use of an appropriate reading strategy. an increased working memory. improved ability to recognize words.

Question 3 1 / 1 pts Omega scored very high on a measure of emotional intelligence. This means that Omega would definitely be described as very dysphoric. score high on a traditional test of general intelligence. score low on a test of naturalistic intelligence. have the ability to effectively use his emotions to help solve problems.

Question 4 1 / 1 pts The drug Ritalin that is often prescribed for children with ADHD is a type of The drug Ritalin that is often prescribed for children with ADHD is a type of antidepressant. hallucinogen. antipsychotic. stimulant.

Question 5 1 / 1 pts A good teacher will not repeat past material. does not push for \"mastery\" of subject matter. relies on handouts and not lecturing. takes responsibility for what their students learn.

Concrete operational thinkers are unable to reverse their thinking. true false

Angelica and her younger brother Houston are both given three fountain pens, each containing clear ink, and are informed that some combination of ink will yield a color. Because Angelica is a formal operational thinker and Houston is a concrete operational thinker, how will their behavior likely differ? Angelica will use a piece of paper to draw out the problem. Angelica will spend more time thinking about the task and be more systematic when attempting to solve it. Houston will watch how Angelica solves the problem and then repeat her steps. Houston will only use two of the pens.

Psychometricians specialize in the biology of the brain. true false

Analytic ability involves the ability to know that a plan will work. true false

If a person believes in \"general intelligence,\" then he or she believes that fourth-graders will be smarter than third-graders. whether people are smart depends on the situation, task, or problem. intelligence cannot be assessed psychometrically. some people are smart, no matter the situation, task, or problem

Tyree is extremely good at identifying the motivations and intentions of the people he meets. According to Gardner, Tyree would most likely score very well on a test of ____ intelligence. logical-mathematical interpersonal intrapersonal bodily-kinesthetic

Which statement concerning math and culture is true? Japanese and Taiwanese students spend significantly more time in school and have more homework than do children in the United States. Japanese and Taiwanese parents more likely tend to believe that heredity (not hard work) leads to mathematic success. American parents tend to set higher academic achievement standards than Asian parents. American children score near the top on international tests assessing math.

Which provides the best example of cognitive self-regulation? Knowing that 4 + 4 = 8 Realizing that some inanimate object may be capable of self-movement Deciding that using flashcards helps memorization of vocabulary terms Having a short-term memory for a phone number you just heard

On standardized tests of math and science, the very best American students tend to score at the level of an average student from Asian countries like Korea. true false

Which data suggest the strongest link between heredity and intelligence? Adoptive siblings whose IQ scores correlate at the +.9 level Identical twins whose IQ scores correlate at the +.9 level Fraternal twins whose IQ scores correlate at the +.9 level Biological siblings whose IQ scores correlate at the +.9 level

Which statement concerning sex differences in height at age 11 is most accurate? At age 11, females and males are exactly the same size. At age 11, males tend to be significantly taller than females. At age 11, females tend to be slightly taller than males. x) At age 11, males tend to be slightly taller than females.

According to the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD, the most effective single treatment for hyperactivity is through the use of medication. x) behavior modification (i.e., reward and punishment). parental modeling. tough love.

One of the problems with relying on prosocial television programs to encourage prosocial behaviors in children is that x prosocial programs have no effect on behavior. prosocial programs only affect the behavior of girls. prosocial programs are far outnumbered by violent programs. children do not like programs that promote prosocial behavior.

Question 2 1 / 1 pts Tito would be more likely to have friends of a different race if Tito would be more likely to have friends of a different race if he attended a segregated school. his friends had different attitudes than his own. he lived in a diverse neighborhood. his friends were older.

Question 3 1 / 1 pts The two main dimensions of parental behavior are The two main dimensions of parental behavior are control and dominance. counterimitation and warmth. dominance and counterimitation. warmth and control.

Question 4 1 / 1 pts Hostile aggression is provoked. true false

Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which aspect of friendship tends to be new to children aged 8-11? Sharing toys Trust Sharing activities Mutual liking

Question 6 1 / 1 pts Mabel likes to hit other children for no other purpose than to see them get hurt and feel scared. What term best describes Mabel's behavior? Relational aggression Hostile aggression Instrumental aggression Counterimitation

Question 7 1 / 1 pts Which child is best described as an \"average child\"? Which child is best described as an \"average child\"? Yuri, who is ignored by his classmates Georgi, who is well liked by most of her classmates Natalya, who has some classmates that like her somewhat and others that dislike her somewhat Donald, who is disliked by most all of his classmates

Question 8 1 / 1 pts Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake is probably best described as a(n) _____ child. Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake is probably best described as a(n) _____ child. neglected controversial rejected average

Question 9 1 / 1 pts Rita is incredibly aggressive on the hockey rink but is very nice to everyone when she isn't competing. What term best describes Rita's \"on-ice\" aggression? Hostile aggression Neglect Instrumental aggression Relational aggression

Question 10 1 / 1 pts Which statement is most accurate regarding the cognitive impact of watching television? There is no strong evidence that TV watching by itself has negative effects on children. Watching television leads to increased activity levels and stifles the creativity of children who watch it. Children who watch television become lazy thinkers. Television causes children to have short attention spans.

Question 11 1 / 1 pts After his mother hears him swear, Conrad gets his mouth washed out with soap. If this led to reduction in swearing, his mom's strategy would be described as a form of After his mother hears him swear, Conrad gets his mouth washed out with soap. If this led to reduction in swearing, his mom's strategy would be described as a form of counterimitation. negative reinforcement trap. punishment time-out.

Question 12 1 / 1 pts Which parenting style might best be described as \"low warmth and high control?\" Which parenting style might best be described as \"low warmth and high control?\" Authoritarian Uninvolved Authoritative Permissive

Question 13 1 / 1 pts In which country would individuality in children be most acceptable to parents? In which country would individuality in children be most acceptable to parents? Panama Taiwan China The United States

IncorrectQuestion 14 0 / 1 pts Randy is a seven-year-old who exhibits a high degree of hostile aggression. What is he most likely to be like when he is in high school? Randy is a seven-year-old who exhibits a high degree of hostile aggression. What is he most likely to be like when he is in high school? About as aggressive as his same-age peers More instrumentally aggressive but not greater in hostile aggression than his same-age peers More aggressive than his same-age peers x More hostile aggressive but not greater in instrumental aggression than his same-age peers

Question 15 1 / 1 pts Amy describes her friend Duffy by saying, \"She's fun to be around because she's funny and has good ideas, but she's often insensitive to how others feel.\" Amy is most likely about ____ years old. 7 10 16 2

Question 16 1 / 1 pts Angelica is well liked by most of her classmates. She would be best described as neglected. average. popular. controversial.

Question 17 1 / 1 pts The use of ________ in descriptions of people tends to increase as we age. The use of ________ in descriptions of people tends to increase as we age. possessions personality traits general information concrete features

Question 18 1 / 1 pts Direct instruction involves telling a child when, what, and why he should do something. true false

Question 19 1 / 1 pts If you're going to use time-out, make sure that you model the appropriate behavior to the child. you explain the reasons for the time-out to the child. the time-out location is close to where the child misbehaved. the time-out period is at least a half-hour long.

Question 20 1 / 1 pts Divorce is more difficult for adolescent children than for preschool children. true false

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Which statement indicates that co-rumination is occurring? \"I know that you are also having trouble staying slim.\" \"I think that being by myself and drinking this malt is about the best thing I can do for me.\" \"I like ice cream.\" \"When I go out to dinner and order a salad, I always ask for cottage cheese.\"

Question 2 1 / 1 pts Parents can reduce sibling issues by showing similar levels of affection and responsiveness to all their children. true false

IncorrectQuestion 3 0 / 1 pts Which explanation best explains the reason for changes in prejudice during adolescence? Which explanation best explains the reason for changes in prejudice during adolescence? Adolescents develop a more negative view of their own group and a more positive view of other groups. x Adolescents tend to believe that members of other groups would never be accepted by members of the other group. Adolescents tend to believe that members of other groups would never be interested in joining their group. Adolescents develop a more positive view of their own group and a more negative view of other groups.

IncorrectQuestion 4 0 / 1 pts Sixteen-year-old Yvonne is a member of the \"Jocks,\" the highest status crowd at school. It is most likely that Yvonne has Sixteen-year-old Yvonne is a member of the \"Jocks,\" the highest status crowd at school. It is most likely that Yvonne has high self-esteem. x average self-esteem. no friends. low self-esteem.

IncorrectQuestion 5 0 / 1 pts Who would likely have the highest self-esteem? x Vincent, who has high status in a clique of his school's most \"in\" crowd Namid, who has high status with teachers in her school Niv, who has high status in her school's most \"in\" crowd Kasen, who has high status with one of the most \"in\" kids in school

Question 6 1 / 1 pts Clyde is quite a character. He is very well liked by some people in his class but is very much disliked by some others. Clyde is a good example of a(n) ____ child. popular rejected Controversial Average

Question 10 1 / 1 pts Glenna hangs around two other friends who are the same sex and have similar attitudes and interests. This group of friends would most accurately be described as a clique. gang. group. crowd.

Question 11 1 / 1 pts What basic premise underlies Chinese parenting? What basic premise underlies Chinese parenting? Love is more important than control. Keep your emotions in check. d.Children are not responsible for their actions. Scream but never hit.

Question 12 1 / 1 pts Which adopted child is most likely to have the most problems? Lydia, who was adopted when she was eight years old Steve, who was adopted right after birth Chuck, who was adopted when he was two years old Ann, who was adopted when she was four years old

Question 13 1 / 1 pts The fact that friends spend a lot of time discussing personal problems is referred to as The fact that friends spend a lot of time discussing personal problems is referred to as the negative reinforcement trap. dominancy hierarchy. ego-resilience. co-rumination.

Question 14 1 / 1 pts When all of his buddies call home to tell their parents they will be getting home late from the game, Dieter doesn't bother, saying, \"My mom and dad are too busy to care about me. They don't care how late I'm out-in fact, they never even ask where I'm going.\" If Dieter is right, his parents are most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ parenting style. uninvolved authoritative authoritarian permissive

Question 15 1 / 1 pts Controversial children are well liked by some of their classmates. true false

Question 16 1 / 1 pts Yuri is the leader of a group called \"The Wannabes.\" All the other members know that Yuri is in charge, and they respect that. What is the best term to describe this type of group structure? Crowd Dominance hierarchy Friendship Clique

Question 17 1 / 1 pts When you hear someone say, \"Those neighbor kids are neglected. Even when the parents are home, they do virtually nothing,\" which parenting style should come to mind? Authoritarian Permissive Uninvolved d.Authoritative

Question 18 1 / 1 pts Which pairing is most likely to fall victim to the \"negative reinforcement trap\"? Mother and daughter Father and son Father and daughter Mother and son

IncorrectQuestion 19 0 / 1 pts Which parenting style is best characterized as \"indifferent?\" x Permissive Authoritarian Authoritative Uninvolved

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Members of high status groups are more likely to be prejudiced. true false

Question 2 1 / 1 pts Matthew's parents are very warm and exert a moderate amount of control over his life. Matthew's parents are most likely Latin American. European American. d.immigrant Chinese. Chinese.

Question 3 1 / 1 pts Parental conflict can make a child feel that the family is unstable. often has positive effects on a child's development. usually has no negative effects on children. is not a normal part of most marriages.

Question 4 1 / 1 pts Who is most likely to abuse his child? Joe, who is socially isolated from friends and relatives Derek, who was never abused when he was a child Scott, who is wealthy Louis, who relies on the time-out technique to punish his children

Question 5 1 / 1 pts Doreen is a single, divorced mother of a five-year-old boy. Will remarrying be good for her son? No, as step-fathers are typically a burden for the boy No, as he will more likely feel rejected by his mother Yes, if the step-father is warm and involved Yes, no matter what the step-father is like I

As a new step-father, Jackson should establish clear boundaries with both his step- and biological children. establish himself as the authority with both his step- and biological children. show affection first toward his children, then his new spouse. show interest, but not get too involved in the lives of his new step-children.

Question 7 1 / 1 pts Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly \"A\" grades, and Mary gets mostly \"B\"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely? Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly \"A\" grades, and Mary gets mostly \"B\"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely? Mary watched more Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood than Orlaith. Orlaith watched more violent programs than Mary. Mary watched more television than Orlaith. Orlaith watched more Sesame Street than Mary.

Question 8 1 / 1 pts As the third child born in his family, Fletcher should expect that his parents will ____ than they did with his oldest sibling. set more realistic expectations use stiffer disciplinary methods be more affectionate set higher academic goals

Question 9 1 / 1 pts Peer pressure is never positive. true false

Question 11 1 / 1 pts In a group based on a dominance hierarchy, you can expect In a group based on a dominance hierarchy, you can expect few active members. equal status for all members. a single leader. increased internal conflict.

Question 12 1 / 1 pts Sixteen-year-old Yvonne is a member of the \"Jocks,\" the highest status crowd at school. It is most likely that Yvonne has Sixteen-year-old Yvonne is a member of the \"Jocks,\" the highest status crowd at school. It is most likely that Yvonne has no friends. average self-esteem. low self-esteem. high self-esteem.

Question 13 1 / 1 pts Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child? Reinforce the idea that in life you cannot control what happens to you Don't view the love of your child as a competition between you and your ex-spouse Make sure that only one parent is actively involved with the child's life Ask the child to help mediate disputes between you and your ex-spouse

Question 14 1 / 1 pts Liked is to popular children as disliked is to ____ children. controversial neglected rejected average

Question 15 1 / 1 pts Which parenting style tends to be most common for American parents of lower socioeconomic status? Permissive Uninvolved Authoritative Authoritarian

Question 16 1 / 1 pts Laura is 14 years old, and is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Laura is most likely to seek support from her mother. her teacher her close friends. her father.

Question 17 1 / 1 pts Which advice should you give to parents who are trying to reduce their children's sibling conflict? \"It would be helpful if you didn't have all girls.\" \"Admit that you have a 'favorite.'\" \"Next time try and not have your children so close together in age.\" \"Try to keep your marital problems to yourself.\"

Marissa is a researcher who believes that to understand childrearing, you must get beyond looking solely at how parents treat their children and look at the behavior of the children, the behavior of their siblings, the behavior of the parents toward each other, and the neighborhood in which the child lives. It is most likely that Marissa supports a ____ view of childrearing. counterimitation x psychodynamic blended family systems []

Question 2 1 / 1 pts As a typical parent in Latin America, Maria would place great emphasis on developing a strong sense of _____ in her children. emotional restraint d.free-thinking self-reliance family ties

IncorrectQuestion 3 0 / 1 pts What statement about time-out is true? It is a reinforcement technique. x It is based on modeling. It bypasses many of the pitfalls of punishment. It produces disinhibition.

Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which would likely lead to a significant drop in the incidence of physical child abuse? Having the entire world adopt an attitude toward childrearing like that seen in the United States Eliminate government intervention into parenting issues Encourage parents to adopt an authoritarian style Wipe out poverty

IncorrectQuestion 6 0 / 1 pts Simon spanks his son Paul in order to get him to stop acting aggressively. Which outcome is least likely in the long term? Simon spanks his son Paul in order to get him to stop acting aggressively. Which outcome is least likely in the long term? Paul will not internalize the social rules concerning aggressive behavior. [] Paul will stop being aggressive. Paul will become fearful of Simon. x Paul will become more aggressive.

Question 7 1 / 1 pts Parents can reduce sibling issues by showing similar levels of affection and responsiveness to all their children. true false

Question 8 1 / 1 pts Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as negative reinforcement trap Counterimitation Indulgent parenting Direct instruction

Question 9 1 / 1 pts Clyde is quite a character. He is very well liked by some people in his class but is very much disliked by some others. Clyde is a good example of a(n) ____ child. Controversial popular Average rejected

Question 10 1 / 1 pts Prejudice is best described as hating yourself because of who you are. a negative view of others based on their group membership. the ability to put yourself into the \"shoes\" of another person. a limitation placed on a person because he or she belongs to some group.

Question 12 1 / 1 pts The odds of ____ increase in a person who has been abused as a child. divorce being an authoritative parent high academic performance attempting suicide

Question 13 1 / 1 pts The key to effective use of time-out lies in placing a child in an overstimulating environment. true false

Question 14 1 / 1 pts Priscilla is pregnant. She and her husband Elvis have very high expectations for this child and will be more affectionate, but also more punitive, toward this child than they will toward any other. This is most likely this couple's _____ baby. first fourth second third

Question 15 1 / 1 pts As a new step-father, Jackson should show interest, but not get too involved in the lives of his new step-children. establish himself as the authority with both his step- and biological children. show affection first toward his children, then his new spouse. establish clear boundaries with both his step- and biological children.

Question 16 1 / 1 pts Which is true of only children relative to children with siblings? They are smarter and more mature. They are more egotistical. They are more likely to be \"spoiled brats.\" They are more selfish.

Question 17 1 / 1 pts This kind of unit is known as Brooke's family consists of her biological mother, biological sister, and step-father. This kind of unit is known as joint custody. a clique. a negative reinforcement trap. a blended family.

Question 18 1 / 1 pts Authoritarian parents usually produce children who are the best adjusted. true false

Question 20 1 / 1 pts Whenever Roger says \"please,\" his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word \"please.\" Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of counterimitation. punishment. inhibition. reinforcement.

Question 1 1 / 1 pts You are reviewing a research article with the title, \"Women and the drive to care for others.\" Who is the most likely author of this material? Gilligan Bandura Piaget Kohlberg Incorrect Question 2 0 / 1 pts Concerning hemoglobin levels, during the teen years, Concerning hemoglobin levels, during the teen years, both boys and girls need more.? both boys and girls need less. girls need more and boys need less. x boys need more and girls need less. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Body mass index is based on both weight and height. Body mass index is based on both weight and height. True! false Question 4 1 / 1 pts You and a friend argue over who is the best golfer in the world. Which of your responses would represent an ad hominem argument? You and a friend argue over who is the best golfer in the world. Which of your responses would represent an ad hominem argument? \"You just like Tiger Woods because you do not know how to golf.\"! \"I am right, you are wrong, end of story!\" \"Everyone knows that it is Tiger Woods.\" \"I think that the winner of the last big tournament is the best.\" Question 5 1 / 1 pts Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old males is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm? Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old males is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm? Ted, who is Asian American Ned, who is African American! Fred, who is European American Ed, who is Hispanic American Question 6 1 / 1 pts Overweight teens are most at risk for developing ____ later in life. Overweight teens are most at risk for developing ____ later in life. sickle-cell disease Osteoporosis Huntington's disease Diabetes! Question 7 1 / 1 pts Who is experiencing the first indicator of the onset of puberty in males? Who is experiencing the first indicator of the onset of puberty in males? Joe, whose testes have started to grow! Ben, whose pubic hair has started to grow Hop-sing, who is experiencing a growth spurt Adam, whose penis has started to grow Question 8 1 / 1 pts Gilligan's original complaint against Kohlberg's theory was that it Gilligan's original complaint against Kohlberg's theory was that it didn't accurately reflect the moral development of women.! was too Piagetian. had too many stages. had no practical applications. Question 9 1 / 1 pts What technique did Kohlberg use to assess moral thinking? What technique did Kohlberg use to assess moral thinking? He observed moral behavior in laboratory experiments. He observed moral behavior in real-life experiments. He reviewed newspaper accounts on acts of bravery and acts of violence. He presented participants with moral dilemmas.! Question 10 1 / 1 pts How many of the following are risk factors for teenagers developing either bulimia or anorexia: history of being a picky eater, negative self-image, history of dieting, frequently watching television shows with overweight characters? How many of the following are risk factors for teenagers developing either bulimia or anorexia: history of being a picky eater, negative self-image, history of dieting, frequently watching television shows with overweight characters? 1 3! 4 2 Question 11 1 / 1 pts The defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa involves The defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa involves a binge-purge eating pattern.! c. a distorted body image. weight loss. d. an irrational fear of obesity. Incorrect Question 12 0 / 1 pts Research using \"Ben's dilemma\" involving his attempt to get a loan to help him get to a wedding provided evidence that Research using \"Ben's dilemma\" involving his attempt to get a loan to help him get to a wedding provided evidence that most moral decisions are based on the desire to care for others.x females are more helpful than males. people will loan time but not money. moral reasoning is influenced by culture.? Question 13 1 / 1 pts Spermarche is defined as the initial production of sperm. Spermarche is defined as the initial production of sperm. True! false Question 14 1 / 1 pts Moral reasoning based on social contracts is best identified with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning. Moral reasoning based on social contracts is best identified with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning. fifth! Incorrect Question 15 0 / 1 pts How many of the following adolescents are experiencing a change in primary sex characteristics: Larry, who has acquired the ability to ejaculate; Curly, who is producing sperm; Moe, who is experiencing growth of his scrotum? How many of the following adolescents are experiencing a change in primary sex characteristics: Larry, who has acquired the ability to ejaculate; Curly, who is producing sperm; Moe, who is experiencing growth of his scrotum? 0x 2 3 1? Incorrect Question 16 0 / 1 pts If asked to identify where the hormone that causes the maturation of the genitals in females comes from, you should say, If asked to identify where the hormone that causes the maturation of the genitals in females comes from, you should say, \"the pituitary gland.\"x \"the adrenal gland.\" \"the fallopian tube.\" \"the ovaries.\"? Question 17 1 / 1 pts Skip to question text. When considering the Heinz dilemma, Tony says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Tony is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development. First! fourth third second Incorrect Question 18 0 / 1 pts When considering the Heinz dilemma, Jefferson says, \"You cannot justify theft, because if you do, it will lead to social anarchy.\" This statement best matches the logic of someone at Kohlberg's ____ level of moral development. When considering the Heinz dilemma, Jefferson says, \"You cannot justify theft, because if you do, it will lead to social anarchy.\" This statement best matches the logic of someone at Kohlberg's ____ level of moral development. Conventional x preconventional postconventional? unconventional Incorrect Question 19 0 / 1 pts Currently, in the United States, about one in ____ adolescents is overweight. Currently, in the United States, about one in ____ adolescents is overweight. six three x nine five? Question 20 1 / 1 pts About one in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male. About one in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male. 20 3 10! 5 Incorrect Question 1 0 / 1 pts As a typical young teen, Maurice would be best at detecting _____ flaws in arguments. As a typical young teen, Maurice would be best at detecting _____ flaws in arguments. ad hominem x ad ignorantian? ad libitum ad populum Question 2 1 / 1 pts When Kann et al. (1995) asked ninth- and twelfth-graders about their exercise habits, they found that When Kann et al. (1995) asked ninth- and twelfth-graders about their exercise habits, they found that exercise rates for both boys and girls declined between ninth and twelfth grade. Question 3 1 / 1 pts The illusion of invulnerability is best defined by the phrase, The illusion of invulnerability is best defined by the phrase, \"dangerous but fun.\"! \"slow and steady wins the race.\" \"once bitten, twice shy.\" \"nothing is worse the risk of dying.\" Question 4 1 / 1 pts In Kohlberg's model, stage three moral reasoning involves universal ethical principles. In Kohlberg's model, stage three moral reasoning involves universal ethical principles. False! Question 5 1 / 1 pts

In the United States, the most popular participation sport for adolescent boys is ____ and the most popular participation sport for girls is ____.

In the United States, the most popular participation sport for adolescent boys is ____ and the most popular participation sport for girls is ____. football; basketball ! Question 6 1 / 1 pts The pituitary gland regulates puberty changes by signaling other glands to release hormones. The pituitary gland regulates puberty changes by signaling other glands to release hormones. True! Question 7 1 / 1 pts How many of the following adolescents are experiencing a change in primary sex characteristics: Larry, who has acquired the ability to ejaculate; Curly, who is producing sperm; Moe, who is experiencing growth of his scrotum? How many of the following adolescents are experiencing a change in primary sex characteristics: Larry, who has acquired the ability to ejaculate; Curly, who is producing sperm; Moe, who is experiencing growth of his scrotum? 0 3! 2 1 Question 8 1 / 1 pts Fifteen-year-old Kristi was adopted when she was an infant. Her adult weight is best predicted by the Fifteen-year-old Kristi was adopted when she was an infant. Her adult weight is best predicted by the weight of her biological parents.! average weight of individuals in her age-cohort group. average weight of her adoptive siblings. weight of her adoptive parents. Question 9 1 / 1 pts Skip to question text. Groups of Hindu adults and children from India and non-Hindu adults and children from the United States are read a dilemma in which a person is forced to choose between breaking the law to help out a friend or not breaking the law but disappointing the friend. What results would you expect? No group chose to break the law. Those from India chose to break the law. ! All groups chose to break the law. The adults chose to break the law. Incorrect Question 10 0 / 1 pts Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-olds is most likely to die as the result of natural causes? Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-olds is most likely to die as the result of natural causes? Kay, who is a European American female Ray, who is an African American male x Jay, who is a European American male Mae, who is an African American female Question 11 1 / 1 pts If asked to identify where the hormone that causes the maturation of the genitals in females comes from, you should say, If asked to identify where the hormone that causes the maturation of the genitals in females comes from, you should say, \"the ovaries.\"! \"the fallopian tube.\" \"the pituitary gland.\" \"the adrenal gland.\" Question 12 1 / 1 pts Joe has lived all of his life in the United States, while Apu was raised in the Hindu faith in India. When presented with a dilemma concerning the morality of stealing, Joe has lived all of his life in the United States, while Apu was raised in the Hindu faith in India. When presented with a dilemma concerning the morality of stealing, Joe would be much more likely to make a care-based decision. both Joe and Apu would likely make justice-based decisions. Apu would be much more likely to make a care-based decision.! both Joe and Apu would likely make care-based decisions. Incorrect Question 13 0 / 1 pts According to Kohlberg's model of moral reasoning, According to Kohlberg's model of moral reasoning, morality based on following rules to maintain social order is superior to that based on a personal moral system reliant on abstract principles.x morality based on living up to others' expectations is superior to that based on adherence to a valid social contract. morality based on obedience to authority is superior to that based on living up to expectations of others. morality based on following rules to maintain social order is superior to that based on nice behaviors being exchanged for future favors.! Question 14 1 / 1 pts ____ is best defined as physical changes that mark the transition from childhood to young adulthood. ____ is best defined as physical changes that mark the transition from childhood to young adulthood. Puberty! Primary circular reactions Menopause Secondary circular reactions Incorrect Question 15 0 / 1 pts Ashley is an anorexic girl who has lost significant weight yet refuses to seek any treatment. This is a potentially life-threatening decision, as about ____ percent of adolescents in her situation die of symptoms related to the eating disorder. Ashley is an anorexic girl who has lost significant weight yet refuses to seek any treatment. This is a potentially life-threatening decision, as about ____ percent of adolescents in her situation die of symptoms related to the eating disorder. 15! c. 35 25 d. 45 Incorrect Question 16 0 / 1 pts Which best describes the early menstrual cycles of a typical teenage female? Which best describes the early menstrual cycles of a typical teenage female? Regular and with ovulation Regular and without ovulation Irregular and without ovulation! Irregular and with ovulation Question 17 1 / 1 pts Which statement best describes the connection between environmental stress and maturation in girls? Which statement best describes the connection between environmental stress and maturation in girls? Puberty occurs earlier in girls who have experienced chronic stress. . Question 18 1 / 1 pts Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old males is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm? Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old males is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm? Fred, who is European American Ed, who is Hispanic American Ned, who is African American! Ted, who is Asian American Question 19 1 / 1 pts A person in the first stage of preconventional moral reasoning relies heavily on ____ when making a moral judgment. A person in the first stage of preconventional moral reasoning relies heavily on ____ when making a moral judgment. adherence to laws adherence to a personal moral code obedience to authority! random guessing Question 20 1 / 1 pts Western Apache culture publicly celebrates menarche. Western Apache culture publicly celebrates menarche. True! Question 1 1 / 1 pts What would you predict would happen when Duke, a white supremacist teen, reads a scientific study indicating that Asians have higher IQs than whites? What would you predict would happen when Duke, a white supremacist teen, reads a scientific study indicating that Asians have higher IQs than whites? He would dismiss the study as being flawed. Incorrect Question 2 0 / 1 pts If you were asked to describe the pattern of the average age of menarche onset in Europe between 1840 and today, you should say, If you were asked to describe the pattern of the average age of menarche onset in Europe between 1840 and today, you should say, \"The average age of onset has dropped about 4 years.\"? \"The average age of onset has dropped about 2 years.\" \"The average age of onset has increased about 4 years.\"x \"The average age of onset has increased about 2 years.\" Question 3 1 / 1 pts Early maturation tends to have very negative effects for males. Early maturation tends to have very negative effects for males. false Incorrect Question 5 0 / 1 pts Which of the following normally developing African teenage girls would be most likely to have just begun to experience menarche? Which of the following normally developing African teenage girls would be most likely to have just begun to experience menarche? Imena, who is 17 years old Abina, who is 13 years old Dalmar, who is 11 years old x Kali, who is 15 years old Question 6 1 / 1 pts Concerning hemoglobin levels, during the teen years, Concerning hemoglobin levels, during the teen years, both boys and girls need more.! Question 8 1 / 1 pts The basic premise of ad populum arguments is that The basic premise of ad populum arguments is that if most people believe it, it must be correct. Question 10 1 / 1 pts Which phrase describes the emphasis of Gilligan's theory of moral development? Which phrase describes the emphasis of Gilligan's theory of moral development? The ethic of care Question 11 1 / 1 pts The two general types of physical development associated with puberty include The two general types of physical development associated with puberty include bodily changes and sexual maturation.! Question 12 1 / 1 pts Basal metabolic rate is defined as the speed at which the body produces calories. Basal metabolic rate is defined as the speed at which the body produces calories. false Question 13 1 / 1 pts Which best describes the neurological explanation for risk-taking behavior in teens? Which best describes the neurological explanation for risk-taking behavior in teens? The pleasure areas develop prior to the areas that control behavior Question 14 1 / 1 pts According to Kohlberg's model of moral reasoning, According to Kohlberg's model of moral reasoning, morality based on following rules to maintain social order is superior to that based on nice behaviors being exchanged for future favors. Incorrect Question 15 0 / 1 pts Which concept describes the development of processing speed between ages 8 and 18? Which concept describes the development of processing speed between ages 8 and 18? Time needed to respond increases at a consistent rate. Time needed to respond decreases at a consistent rate. Time needed to respond decreases for the first years and then levels off.? Time needed to respond is constant for the first years and then decreases significantly. x Question 16 1 / 1 pts The statement, \"The center of the Earth must be made of pudding because no one has shown that it is not\" represents a(n) _____ argument. The statement, \"The center of the Earth must be made of pudding because no one has shown that it is not\" represents a(n) _____ argument. ad ignorantiam! Question 18 1 / 1 pts Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old males is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm? Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old males is most likely to die in an incident involving a firearm? Ned, who is African American! Ed, who is Hispanic American Ted, who is Asian American Fred, who is European American Question 19 1 / 1 pts Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old females is most likely to die in an incident involving an automobile accident? Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-old females is most likely to die in an incident involving an automobile accident? Jill, who is European American! Question 20 1 / 1 pts Primary sex characteristic changes are those directly impacting Primary sex characteristic changes are those directly impacting reproduction.! Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-olds is most likely to die as the result of natural causes? Mae, who is an African American female Incorrect Question 2 0 / 1 pts Research indicates that most adults operate at Kohlberg's ____ level of moral reasoning. Research indicates that most adults operate at Kohlberg's ____ level of moral reasoning. unconventional preconventional postconventional x conventional Question 3 1 / 1 pts Which of Kohlberg's levels places the greatest emphasis on morality as a function of the expectations others hold toward you? Which of Kohlberg's levels places the greatest emphasis on morality as a function of the expectations others hold toward you? Conventional Question 4 1 / 1 pts Estrogen is directly released by the ovaries. Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which best describes the neurological explanation for risk-taking behavior in teens? The pleasure areas develop prior to the areas that control behavior Question 6 1 / 1 pts A sex difference during puberty involves the fact that ____ is greater for girls than boys. A sex difference during puberty involves the fact that ____ is greater for girls than boys. body fat Question 7 1 / 1 pts Carrie exhibits anorexia nervosa. When she looks in a mirror, she is most likely thinking, Carrie exhibits anorexia nervosa. When she looks in a mirror, she is most likely thinking, \"I'm so fat!\" Incorrect Question 8 0 / 1 pts Lindsey is hesitant about letting her teenage daughter Davenport participate in sports because she has heard that most youth who participate in sports end up injured. What is the most accurate assessment of Lindsey's thoughts? She is totally wrong because only about 1 percent of young athletes are injured and require medical attention. She is absolutely right because about 70 percent of young athletes are injured and require medical attention. She is fairly incorrect because about 15 percent of young athletes are injured and require medical attention. She is kind of correct because about 40 percent of young athletes are injured and require medical attention. Question 9 1 / 1 pts Myelination of the brain begins in earnest during adolescence. Myelination of the brain begins in earnest during adolescence. false Incorrect Question 10 0 / 1 pts In a group of normally developing 18- to 20-year-olds, the greatest percentage would be operating at stage ____ of moral reasoning. In a group of normally developing 18- to 20-year-olds, the greatest percentage would be operating at stage ____ of moral reasoning. two x three four five Question 11 1 / 1 pts Increases in content knowledge during adolescence results in advances in the ability to identify strategies appropriate for solving specific tasks. Increases in content knowledge during adolescence results in advances in the ability to identify strategies appropriate for solving specific tasks. true Incorrect Question 12 0 / 1 pts One way to reduce the incidence of obesity in adolescence is to have teens engage in \"regular activity.\" Which of the following defines such activity? One way to reduce the incidence of obesity in adolescence is to have teens engage in \"regular activity.\" Which of the following defines such activity? Exercise must burn at least 250 calories. Exercise must last for at least 60 minutes, two times per week. Exercise must last for 30 minutes, three times per week. Exercise must occur at least five times a week. Question 13 1 / 1 pts If asked to identify where the hormone that causes the maturation of the genitals in females comes from, you should say, If asked to identify where the hormone that causes the maturation of the genitals in females comes from, you should say, \"the ovaries.\" Question 14 1 / 1 pts There is little evidence to support Kohlberg's claim that the stages of moral reasoning are There is little evidence to support Kohlberg's claim that the stages of moral reasoning are universal. Question 15 1 / 1 pts The adolescent brain tends to have more mature pleasure-seeking systems and less advanced ability to deliberately control one's behavior. true Incorrect Question 16 0 / 1 pts Morality based on adherence to societal law and order is best associated with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral thinking. third second x fourth fifth Incorrect Question 17 0 / 1 pts Dontee is a typical teenager. Research has indicated that the moodiness that he is exhibiting is most likely due to Dontee is a typical teenager. Research has indicated that the moodiness that he is exhibiting is most likely due to raging hormone levels. Question 19 1 / 1 pts What would you predict would happen when Duke, a white supremacist teen, reads a scientific study indicating that Asians have higher IQs than whites? What would you predict would happen when Duke, a white supremacist teen, reads a scientific study indicating that Asians have higher IQs than whites? He would dismiss the study as being flawed. Question 20 1 / 1 pts You and a friend argue over who is the best golfer in the world. Which of your responses would represent an ad hominem argument? You and a friend argue over who is the best golfer in the world. Which of your responses would represent an ad hominem argument? \"You just like Tiger Woods because you do not know how to golf.\"

Question 2 1 / 1 pts When considering the issue of euthanasia, Wendell says, \"I know that killing is wrong, but I believe that compassion is sometimes more important than the law.\" This statement suggests that Wendell is thinking at Kohlberg's ____ level. postconventional Question 3 1 / 1 pts Social system morality is the focus of one of the stages of Kohlberg's ____ level of moral reasoning. conventional Question 4 1 / 1 pts Primary sex characteristic changes are those directly impacting Primary sex characteristic changes are those directly impacting reproduction. Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which event defines spermarche? Which event defines spermarche? The ejaculation of sperm Question 7 1 / 1 pts When considering the Heinz dilemma, Tony says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Tony is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development. first Question 8 1 / 1 pts Preconventional moral reasoning is based on ____ forces. external Question 9 1 / 1 pts Based on Gilligan's model, who is operating at the initial stage of moral development? Grace, who always bases her decisions on what will bring her the most pleasure Question 10 1 / 1 pts Western Apache culture publicly celebrates menarche. true Question 11 1 / 1 pts In a typically developing adolescent experiencing puberty, you would expect that his or her ____ would be the last body area to grow. trunk IncorrectQuestion 12 0 / 1 pts Kohlberg proposed that stages of moral reasoning do not predict moral behavior. form an invariant sequence. predict one's general level of intelligence.x vary greatly from culture to culture. Question 13 1 / 1 pts Postconventional moral thinking is characterized by judgments made according to a(n) personal code of behavior. IncorrectQuestion 14 0 / 1 pts At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning? Adolescence A good portion of adolescence and adults develop this level of thinking There is no age group in which most individuals are reasoning? Adults x Question 15 1 / 1 pts Girls tend to begin puberty before boys. Girls tend to begin puberty before boys. true Question 16 1 / 1 pts Research using \"Ben's dilemma\" involving his attempt to get a loan to help him get to a wedding provided evidence that moral reasoning is influenced by culture. Question 17 1 / 1 pts Jackson's statement, \"My moral compass is based on the simple premise that one must always adhere to social norms\" indicates that he is operating at the ____ level of moral reasoning. conventional Question 18 1 / 1 pts Karen thinks she should go out with Blane, an unattractive, social misfit, because \"If I don't go out with him, people will think I'm really mean.\" Karen is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ level of moral reasoning. conventional Question 19 1 / 1 pts On which point would Kohlberg and Gilligan agree? Moral reasoning develops across distinct stages 20. Typical American teenagers tend to: overestimate the danger of most risky behaviors as well as the likelihood that they will experience these consequences. underestimate the danger of most risky behaviors as well as the likelihood that they will experience these consequences. overestimate the danger of most risky behaviors and underestimate the likelihood that they will experience these consequences. underestimate the danger of most risky behaviors and overestimate the likelihood that they will experience these consequences.

Which statement indicates that Margareta is in the initial stage of ethnic identity development? \"Who cares if I am Latino?\" Question 2 1 / 1 pts Your text indicates that many teenagers who smoke are convinced that cigarette smoking is harmless for healthy adolescents. Which concept does the best job of explaining this phenomenon? Illusion of invulnerability Question 3 1 / 1 pts Antismoking interventions in schools reduce teenage smoking by more than ____. Antismoking interventions in schools reduce teenage smoking by more than ____. one-third Question 4 1 / 1 pts Adolescent egocentrism is characterized by a lack of self-absorption. false Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which of the following 15-year-olds is least likely to drink alcohol? Which of the following 15-year-olds is least likely to drink alcohol? Barbara, whose parents sometimes drink small amounts with meals Question 6 1 / 1 pts The defining feature of the personal fable is a feeling of uniqueness. Question 7 1 / 1 pts Which statement best describes the long-term outcomes of working a stressful job during the teen years? Better able to cope with stressful jobs as adults Question 8 1 / 1 pts The third phase of ethnic identity achievement involves creating a distinct ethnic self-concept. Question 9 1 / 1 pts Which adolescent would likely have the highest level of self-esteem? Which adolescent would likely have the highest level of self-esteem? Cheyenne, who is African American Question 10 1 / 1 pts Which group of teenage boys has by far the highest suicide rate? Which group of teenage boys has by far the highest suicide rate? Native Americans Question 11 1 / 1 pts Seventeen-year-old Alice drinks alcohol to deal with all the things that are difficult in her life. Which approach is most likely to decrease her alcohol use? Seventeen-year-old Alice drinks alcohol to deal with all the things that are difficult in her life. Which approach is most likely to decrease her alcohol use? Therapy to learn coping skills Question 12 1 / 1 pts When an individual's personality type and job match, they tend to be more productive in the short run and have more stable career paths in the long run. . Question 13 1 / 1 pts While in the _________ identity status stage, a person is examining numerous alternatives but finds none totally satisfactory moratorium Question 14 1 / 1 pts Which of these STDs is caused by bacteria? Which of these STDs is caused by bacteria? Gonorrhea IncorrectQuestion 15 0 / 1 pts Which of these STDs is most prevalent in the United States? Genital Herpes Chlamydia x Gonorrhea ? HIV Question 16 1 / 1 pts When Molly hears that several people in her geometry class think she's great, it is likely to increase her self-esteem. IncorrectQuestion 17 0 / 1 pts Concerning identity, foreclosure is to achievement as others is to self. ? black is to white. part is to whole. x social is to withdrawn. Question 18 1 / 1 pts Which statement concerning self-esteem is true? A harmonious child-parent relationship tends to lead to higher levels of self- esteem in adolescents. Question 19 1 / 1 pts Which statement would indicate that a teenager is in the third stage of ethnic identity development? Which statement would indicate that a teenager is in the third stage of ethnic identity development? \"I see myself as a Dutch-Asian American.\" IncorrectQuestion 20 0 / 1 pts Which has been identified as a factor that increases the risk of a female being a victim of date rape? Witnessing domestic violence x Being friends males Having a brother Holding traditional gender stereotypes

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is caused by a viral infection? Herpes Question 2 1 / 1 pts During the implementation phase of career development, a person During the implementation phase of career development, a person takes a job and learns firsthand about a career. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Nan is an individual who enjoys working outside, taking care of park lands, planting trees, and building forest trails. Which of Holland's types best describes Nan's interests? Nan is an individual who enjoys working outside, taking care of park lands, planting trees, and building forest trails. Which of Holland's types best describes Nan's interests? Realistic Question 4 1 / 1 pts Jinfa was born in the United States. His father is African and his mother is Japanese. If he is in the third state of ethnic identity development, he would most likely consider himself as American with roots in both Africa and Japan. Question 5 1 / 1 pts Nell can't decide if she should pursue a career as a bank teller or as an accountant. Holland would suggest that Nell will find these career choices most fulfilling if she has a(n) ____ personality type. conventional IncorrectQuestion 6 0 / 1 pts Which of these STDs is most prevalent in the United States? Which of these STDs is most prevalent in the United States? Gonorrhea x Genital herpes Chlamydia x HIV Question 7 1 / 1 pts Statistically speaking, who has the lowest risk of teenage pregnancy? Statistically speaking, who has the lowest risk of teenage pregnancy? Polly, who is European American Question 8 1 / 1 pts About ____ percent of male and female teenagers identify themselves as homosexual. 5 IncorrectQuestion 9 0 / 1 pts A person with a(n) ____ personality type would be described as someone who is highly task-oriented and who enjoys abstract thinking. investigative conventional x social realistic Question 10 1 / 1 pts The \"storm and stress\" analogy accurately reflects the experience of most teenagers. false Question 11 1 / 1 pts As a middle-school student, Chrissy often shoplifted cosmetics and music CDs. By the time she was a senior in high school, Chrissy had mended her ways and no longer shoplifted. Chrissy's pattern of behavior is best described as adolescent-limited antisocial behavior. Question 12 1 / 1 pts During the diffusion phase of identity status, a person's identity is determined by adults rather than by personal exploration. false IncorrectQuestion 13 0 / 1 pts Gayord sets random rules for his children to follow and enforces them without explanation. This parenting style will most likely result in Gayord's teenage children displaying a(n) _____ identity status. diffusion x moratorium achievement foreclosure Question 14 1 / 1 pts Which elementary-school-age child would likely have the highest level of self-esteem? Opal, who is European American IncorrectQuestion 15 0 / 1 pts Which comment accurately reflects the relationship between adolescent mental health and part-time jobs in excess of 15-20 hours per week? Teens with such jobs tend to be more likely to experience depression and anxiety than their peers. Teens with such jobs tend to be less susceptible to schizophrenia than their peers. Teens with such jobs tend to be less prone to violence than their peers. Teens with such jobs tend to be more sociable than their peers. x Question 16 1 / 1 pts Skip to question text. Brita is a junior interested in majoring in English literature, philosophy, biotechnology, or European history. While she likes all of these majors, she is not sure which one to focus on. According to Marcia, Brita would best be classified as being in the ____ level of identity status concerning a collegiate major. moratorium IncorrectQuestion 17 0 / 1 pts Which adolescents report that they are usually happy? Most adolescents around the world Only those adolescents in Eastern nations Only those adolescents in Western nations x None IncorrectQuestion 18 0 / 1 pts Which of the following is not a biological factor known to contribute to aggressive behavior? Circadian rhythms Neurotransmitters Temperament x Hormones Question 20 1 / 1 pts Zeke enjoys expressing himself on unstructured tasks. This description indicates that Zeke most likely has a(n) ____ personality type. artistic

The birth of a child tends to lead to declines in marital satisfaction. true Question 2 1 / 1 pts Skip to question text. Katie and Rob are seeing a marriage counselor, Dr. McMurray, to ask her advice about how to save their relationship. Dr. McMurray tells them that the reason they are having trouble is because \"neither of you perceive that you are getting as much out of the relationship as you are putting into it.\" This statement indicates that Dr. McMurray is a proponent of exchange theory. Question 3 1 / 1 pts The divorce rate in second marriages involving step-children is about _____ the rate for first marriages. The divorce rate in second marriages involving step-children is about _____ the rate for first marriages. three times higher Question 4 1 / 1 pts Elliot and Elizabeth are both politically liberal, vegetarian, like to socialize, and are agnostic. Which concept best describes these similarities? Homogamy Question 5 1 / 1 pts According to Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet, the two sides of love are According to Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet, the two sides of love are ecstasy and pain. Question 6 1 / 1 pts Jillian and Nick often express negative emotions toward each other, which means they are most likely to experience Jillian and Nick often express negative emotions toward each other, which means they are most likely to experience early divorce. Question 7 1 / 1 pts The initial stage in friendship development is called The initial stage in friendship development is called acquaintanceship. Question 8 1 / 1 pts About ____ percent of marriages in the United States involves \"marriage for life\" (i.e., no divorce). About ____ percent of marriages in the United States involves \"marriage for life\" (i.e., no divorce). 50 Question 9 1 / 1 pts The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the _____ dimension of friendship. The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the _____ dimension of friendship. sociability Question 10 1 / 1 pts Chole announces to her long-time boyfriend that they should cohabitate as a step toward marriage. This indicates that Chole is interested in premarital cohabitation. Question 11 1/ 1 pts Chinese Americans are highly likely to determine abuse in terms of psychological trauma. false Question 12 1 / 1 pts . The display of negative emotions between spouses is a good predictor of divorce when it occurs early in a marriage. true Question 13 1 / 1 pts During middle age, if a women initiates a divorce, she would most likely feel optimistic. Question 14 1 / 1 pts Which statement is true? Step-parents need to be highly sensitive to the needs of a step-child concerning contact with noncustodial parent(s). Question 15 1 / 1 pts Which least exemplifies the early stage of most marriages? Husbands being very concerned with their wives maintaining close ties with friends Question 16 1 / 1 pts Latino families are less likely than European-American families to be \"two-parent\" families. true Question 17 1 / 1 pts Which best describes the typical pattern of marital satisfaction from honeymoon through retirement? High to low to high IncorrectQuestion 18 0 / 1 pts In the United States, _____ rated a woman in an abusive relationship more positively if she left the man. no women European-American women living in the South (WRONG) Latina-American women living in the South European-American women living in the North Question 19 1 / 1 pts Thirty-six-year-old Alexander and 25-year-old Jonathan are typical first-time fathers. We would expect that Alexander will spend more time with his child than Jonathan. Question 20 1 / 1 pts Skip to question text. Siegfried and Roy have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Roy has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Siegfried and Roy appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development. deterioration

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Each of these women has just married for the first time. Who is most likely to get divorced? Each of these women has just married for the first time. Who is most likely to get divorced? Lucy, who is 17 Question 2 1 / 1 pts Calliope is a typical woman who works in an office and likes to play handball. Who is most likely to be her friend? Calliope is a typical woman who works in an office and likes to play handball. Who is most likely to be her friend? Aphrodite, who is someone in whom Calliope can confide Question 3 1 / 1 pts The initial stage in friendship development is called The initial stage in friendship development is called acquaintanceship. Question 4 1 / 1 pts Due to the nature of their task, foster parents must be willing to allow for ambiguity in the attachment relationship between themselves and their foster child. Question 5 1 / 1 pts According to research cited in your text, approximately ____ percent of marriages in India are arranged and among urban professionals, and approximately _____ percent rated their marriage as \"very successful.\" 80; 95 Question 6 1 / 1 pts Which might best be characterized as a \"trial marriage?\" Which might best be characterized as a \"trial marriage?\" Premarital cohabitation Question 7 1 / 1 pts People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during young adulthood. The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low. false Question 12 1 / 1 pts The primary difference between limited and premarital cohabitation involves intention to marry. Question 13 1 / 1 pts Skip to question text. Katie and Rob are seeing a marriage counselor, Dr. McMurray, to ask her advice about how to save their relationship. Dr. McMurray tells them that the reason they are having trouble is because \"neither of you perceive that you are getting as much out of the relationship as you are putting into it.\" This statement indicates that Dr. McMurray is a proponent of exchange theory. Question 14 1 / 1 pts Unless they are poor, __________________________________ than men. women are more likely to initiate a divorce and less likely to remarry IncorrectQuestion 15 0 / 1 pts Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in Spain and the United Kingdom meet online. . 1 in every 5 (wrong) 1 in every 20 1 in every 15 (Wrong) 1 in every 10 Question 16 1 / 1 pts Which statement best reflects the principle of assortive mating? Birds of a feather flock together IncorrectQuestion 17 0 / 1 pts According to O'Leary's (1993) model, ____ would have the largest number of potential underlying causes. murder verbal aggression (wrong) severe aggression physical aggression Question 18 1 / 1 pts It would be most reasonable to predict that a child raised by ____ parents would be most competitive. European-American Question 19 1 / 1 pts Physical attractiveness is important in love relationships for both males and females. Question 20 1 / 1 pts As a typical American male, which of Todd's reasons for filing for divorce would be the most typical? \"My wife had an affair.\"

Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate. less at risk for divorce (wrong) less happy wealthier more religious Incorrect Question 2 0 / 1 pts Parents of multiracial children tend to __________ than parents of single-race children. Parents of multiracial children tend to __________ than parents of single-race children. worry less about their children being rejected by others due to their race (wrong) experience less marital stress use authoritarian parenting methods provide more economic resources to their children Question 3 1 / 1 pts Shiela is a recently divorced woman who has custody of her two young daughters. Shiela's biggest problems are most likely to be financial. Question 4 1 / 1 pts The theory of assortative mating is based on the concept that \"opposites attract.\" The theory of assortative mating is based on the concept that \"opposites attract.\" false Question 5 1 / 1 pts When discussing their marriage, Meg and Ryan agree that what appears to keep them together and happy is the fact that they share many of the same values. This exemplifies _____, which is a good predictor of marital success. When discussing their marriage, Meg and Ryan agree that what appears to keep them together and happy is the fact that they share many of the same values. This exemplifies _____, which is a good predictor of marital success. homogamy Question 6 1 / 1 pts Which statement concerning homosexual and heterosexual couples in the United States is true? Which statement concerning homosexual and heterosexual couples in the United States is true? Both lesbian and heterosexual females view money as a way to maintain a sense of independence from their partners. Question 7 1 / 1 pts In the United States, the out-of-wedlock birthrate In the United States, the out-of-wedlock birthrate is highest in African Americans. Question 8 1 / 1 pts Which statement about single parents is true? Which statement about single parents is true? Divorced single parents often experience feelings of failure and guilt Question 9 1 / 1 pts Elliot and Elizabeth are both politically liberal, vegetarian, like to socialize, and are agnostic. Which concept best describes these similarities? Elliot and Elizabeth are both politically liberal, vegetarian, like to socialize, and are agnostic. Which concept best describes these similarities? Homogamy Incorrect Question 10 0 / 1 pts Liz and Richard are 35-year-olds who have lived together for a long time. After the birth of their first child, they decided to get married. Given this description, Liz and Richard's cohabitation pattern suggests that they live in which country? Liz and Richard are 35-year-olds who have lived together for a long time. After the birth of their first child, they decided to get married. Given this description, Liz and Richard's cohabitation pattern suggests that they live in which country? United states (wrong) Jamaica China Sweden Incorrect Question 11 0 / 1 pts Which of these would be considered a nuclear family? Which of these would be considered a nuclear family? Sinead and Sean, who are a married couple Cleo, who lives alone Tammy and Rick, who live with their two children and Tammy's parents (wrong) Mary, who is a single mother and lives with her two children Incorrect Question 12 0 / 1 pts An in-depth study of never-married women in their 30s identified three major distinct groups. Which was not one of the groups? An in-depth study of never-married women in their 30s identified three major distinct groups. Which was not one of the groups? Struggling with issues of sexual orientation before deciding on marriage? Single and happily satisfied Wanting both to be married and to be single (wrong) Distressed and longing to be married with children Incorrect Question 13 0 / 1 pts In the United States, _____ of pregnancies are unplanned. In the United States, _____ of pregnancies are unplanned. nearly all over half ?? about one-quarter (wrong) very few Question 14 1 / 1 pts Which statement concerning cross-cultural violence is true? In some cultures, a woman is rated positively if she remains in an abusive relationship. Incorrect Question 15 0 / 1 pts Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in the Australia meet online. Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in the Australia meet online. 1 in every 5 1 in every 10 1 in every 20 1 in every 15 (wrong) Incorrect Question 16 0 / 1 pts According to research by Buss and colleagues, a(n) ____ man looking for a prospective mate would be most concerned about the woman's cooking competence and chastity status. According to research by Buss and colleagues, a(n) ____ man looking for a prospective mate would be most concerned about the woman's cooking competence and chastity status. Italian Chinese Swedish British (wrong) Incorrect Question 17 0 / 1 pts Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in Spain and the United Kingdom meet online. Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in Spain and the United Kingdom meet online. 1 in every 10 1 in every 15 1 in every 5 (wrong) 1 in every 20 Question 18 1 / 1 pts According to exchange theory, which couple would be most satisfied? Megan, who makes a lot of money but is not much of a caregiver, and Hunter, who is excellent at raising their children but not much of a moneymaker Question 19 1 / 1 pts Early in marriages, Early in marriages, women tend to be more concerned with keeping ties with their friends. Question 20 1 / 1 pts Unlike heterosexual males, homosexual men tend to view love and sex as synonymous. Unlike heterosexual males, homosexual men tend to view love and sex as synonymous. false

Question 1 1 / 1 pts The majority of children raised by lesbian couples later self-identify as gay or lesbian. The majority of children raised by lesbian couples later self-identify as gay or lesbian. false Question 2 1 / 1 pts Singlehood is increasing in African-American and Latino-American women. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Which of these would be considered a nuclear family? Mary, who is a single mother and lives with her two children Question 4 1 / 1 pts Eric and Jon have been friends for many years, but recently their friendship could be described as in the deterioration stage. Which factor is most likely to bring the relationship to the ending stage? Eric and Jon find new friends. Question 5 1 / 1 pts In the United States, who is least likely to marry to legitimize a pregnancy? In the United States, who is least likely to marry to legitimize a pregnancy? Cindi, who is African American Question 6 1 / 1 pts Expression of negative emotions toward a spouse is positively correlated with Expression of negative emotions toward a spouse is positively correlated with early divorce. Question 8 1 / 1 pts Unlike heterosexual males, homosexual men tend to view love and sex as synonymous. false Question 9 1 / 1 pts Many middle-aged women who initiate a divorce experience a sense of optimism. true IncorrectQuestion 10 0 / 1 pts Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate. Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate. less at risk for divorce Question 11 1 / 1 pts Sanford's friendships tend to be based on self-disclosure and intimacy. This exemplifies the ____ component of friendship. Sanford's friendships tend to be based on self-disclosure and intimacy. This exemplifies the ____ component of friendship. affective Question 12 1 / 1 pts Ken and Barbie are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. They are definitely contemplating Ken and Barbie are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. They are definitely contemplating cohabitation. Question 13 1 / 1 pts The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their vulnerability. Question 14 1 / 1 pts The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low. The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low. false Question 15 1 / 1 pts Ole and Lena are a cohabitating couple in Norway, while Jack and Diane are a cohabitating couple in the United States. Cross-cultural research would predict that Ole and Lena are a cohabitating couple in Norway, while Jack and Diane are a cohabitating couple in the United States. Cross-cultural research would predict that Ole and Lena will only marry if they have children. Question 16 1 / 1 pts Parents with fussier babies have more marital problems. true Question 17 1 / 1 pts Liz and Richard are 35-year-olds who have lived together for a long time. After the birth of their first child, they decided to get married. Given this description, Liz and Richard's cohabitation pattern suggests that they live in which country? Liz and Richard are 35-year-olds who have lived together for a long time. After the birth of their first child, they decided to get married. Given this description, Liz and Richard's cohabitation pattern suggests that they live in which country? Sweden Question 18 1 / 1 pts Which of Deanna's statements indicates that she is likely experiencing \"battered woman's syndrome?\" \"I cannot escape this abusive relationship.\" Question 19 1 / 1 pts Juliet wants Romeo physically, and she wants him badly! Juliet is most likely experiencing passion. Question 20 1 / 1 pts Research suggests that women tend to choose masculine men for short-term relationships and more feminine-looking men for long-term relationships.

Question 1 0 / 1 pts In 1970, _____ couples in the United States were cohabitating. In 2002, _____ couples in the United States were cohabitating. In 1970, _____ couples in the United States were cohabitating. In 2002, _____ couples in the United States were cohabitating. 55 million; .5 million 3 million; 3.5 million (wrong) 3.5 million; .5 million 5 million; 5.5 million Question 3 1 / 1 pts Gay and lesbian couples tend to differ from heterosexual couples in the degree to which partners share the same demographic characteristics. Question 4 1 / 1 pts How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship? He could support her interest in skydiving by going along with her on a jump. Question 5 1 / 1 pts Many middle-aged women who initiate a divorce experience a sense of optimism. true Question 6 1 / 1 pts Concerning family types, nuclear is to extended as two generations is to three or more generations. Question 7 1 / 1 pts Studies of the parenting of multiracial children in the United States and New Zealand found that moms played the largest role in guiding the child's development of ethnic minority identity, even when that child was not of that ethnic group. Question 8 1 / 1 pts According to research cited in your text, approximately ____ percent of marriages in India are arranged and among urban professionals, and approximately _____ percent rated their marriage as \"very successful.\" According to research cited in your text, approximately ____ percent of marriages in India are arranged and among urban professionals, and approximately _____ percent rated their marriage as \"very successful.\" 80; 95 Question 9 1 / 1 pts How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed from 1970 to 2009? How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed from 1970 to 2009? It has risen by about four years. Question 10 1 / 1 pts Which statement is true? Step-parents need to be highly sensitive to the needs of a step-child concerning contact with noncustodial parent(s). Question 11 1 / 1 pts In their cross-cultural study of mate selection, Buss and colleagues found that the characteristic of ____ showed the most variation as to whether it was important to mate selection. In their cross-cultural study of mate selection, Buss and colleagues found that the characteristic of ____ showed the most variation as to whether it was important to mate selection. chastity Question 12 1 / 1 pts Which least exemplifies the early stage of most marriages? Husbands being very concerned with their wives maintaining close ties with friends Question 13 1 / 1 pts Ken and Barbie are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. They are definitely contemplating Ken and Barbie are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. They are definitely contemplating cohabitation. Question 14 1 / 1 pts Who is least likely to do household chores? Donnie, a European-American male Question 15 1 / 1 pts Research on the biology of physical attraction suggests that neurochemicals related to ____ underlie the feeling of exhilaration that often is experienced when you fall in love. amphetamines Question 16 1 / 1 pts The assortative mating theory proposes that initial mate selection is based primarily on similarity. Question 17 1 / 1 pts Chole announces to her long-time boyfriend that they should cohabitate as a step toward marriage. This indicates that Chole is interested in Chole announces to her long-time boyfriend that they should cohabitate as a step toward marriage. This indicates that Chole is interested in premarital cohabitation. Question 18 1 / 1 pts Physical attractiveness is important in love relationships for both males and females. Question 19 1 / 1 pts In the United States, _____ of pregnancies are unplanned. over half Question 20 1 / 1 pts The chances for remarrying for a housewife in middle or late life are generally ____ the chances for remarrying when divorcing young. worse than

Question 1 1 / 1 pts When workers experience career plateauing, they may decide not to seek a promotion. true Question 2 1 / 1 pts Holland categorizes occupations using the dimensions of interpersonal settings and lifestyle. Question 3 1 / 1 pts In which culture are women more likely to judge an interaction as more harassing than men? United States Question 4 1 / 1 pts Since being promoted to an executive position a few years ago, Alison continued to find ways to work her way up the corporate ladder. Alison is most likely in Super's ____ phase of developmental tasks. consolidation Question 5 1 / 1 pts Priscilla is having a difficult time finding a female who will mentor her on her new middle management position. This is most likely occurring because there are few women in management positions who could mentor her. Question 6 1 / 1 pts . As he has a same-ethnicity mentor, Chappell is likely to receive ____ than his friend Dave who has a mentor from another ethnic group. more psychosocial support Question 7 1 / 1 pts A worker described as _____ would feel devalued. alienated Question 8 1 / 1 pts Who is most likely to be the victim of sexual harassment? Vicki, who is a 25-year-old single woman Question 9 1 / 1 pts When Bono says, \"I have thought about it for a long time, and I believe that I would be a great rock and roll star,\" he is exhibiting perceived competence. Question 10 1 / 1 pts Robert and Julia are employed in the same occupation. If pay for the two follows the pattern for the average American female and male, for every $100 earned by Robert, Julia could expect to earn $80. _____ African-American protégés have European-American mentors. Many (wrong) Most? Question 12 1 / 1 pts As the result of recent changes in cultural attitudes, the division of labor between heterosexual couples in the United States is now virtually equal. false Question 13 1 / 1 pts Barack Obama was used as an example of a \"____\" concerning occupational development. fast tracker Question 14 1 / 1 pts Which manager's strategy for preventing alienation in company workers will probably work best? Colleen's, who wants to include workers in the company's decision-making process Question 15 1 / 1 pts Compared to middle-aged adults, young adults tend to participate in a larger range of activities and prefer those activities with a higher level of intensity. Question 16 1 / 1 pts Mentoring is one way to address the issue of generativity suggested by Erikson. true Question 17 1 / 1 pts Women tend to have a more difficult time finding adequate mentors. true Question 18 1 / 1 pts The hot dog processing factory that Oscar works at recently instituted a total quality management program to better include workers in the planning process. This was most likely done in response to workers' complaints about alienation. Question 19 1 / 1 pts During the cultivation phase of the mentor relationship, mentors _____ protégés. do their most work with Question 20 1 / 1 pts Who would most likely be giving a speech titled \"Understanding the Continuum of Vocational Maturity?\" Donald Super

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Which statement is true regarding the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)? Which statement is true regarding the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)? There were several ethical concerns with the study It supported the notion that the Big Five are \"set in plaster\" It was an experimental study It was a cross-sectional study Question 2 1 / 1 pts Caring for aging parents can be beneficial in all of the following ways except Caring for aging parents can be beneficial in all of the following ways except it can provide a way for adult children to give back to their parents. it can feel rewarding to the adult child. it can feel rewarding to the aging parent. it can bring adult children and parents closer together. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Individuals with Type B personalities tend to be angry and aggressive. Individuals with Type B personalities tend to be angry and aggressive. true false Question 4 1 / 1 pts Analyzing how a person thinks about her job and how that job situation ends up affecting the individual both psychologically and physically would be an example of an application of the Analyzing how a person thinks about her job and how that job situation ends up affecting the individual both psychologically and physically would be an example of an application of the encapsulation pattern. Type A behavior pattern. stress and coping paradigm. generativity versus stagnation paradigm. Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which statement is true in middle age? Which statement is true in middle age? Neither generative concern nor generative action relate to life satisfaction Generative action relates to life satisfaction but generative concern does not Both generative concern and generative action relate to life satisfaction Generative concern relates to life satisfaction but generative action does not Question 6 1 / 1 pts Yasmin is told that she will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). What medical condition is most likely being treated? Yasmin is told that she will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). What medical condition is most likely being treated? Breast cancer Menopause Rheumatoid arthritis High blood pressure Question 7 1 / 1 pts Experts are always faster and use more rules than novices. Experts are always faster and use more rules than novices. true false Question 8 1 / 1 pts Ben and Sky are Hopi grandparents who want their grandchild to live with them for a while so that they can be sure the grandchild learns the Hopi way. Ben and Sky exemplify the ____ style of grandparenting. Ben and Sky are Hopi grandparents who want their grandchild to live with them for a while so that they can be sure the grandchild learns the Hopi way. Ben and Sky exemplify the ____ style of grandparenting. cultural conservator dispenser of family wisdom reinvolvement with personal past indulgence Question 9 1 / 1 pts Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress? Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress? Katrina, who has some control over her job Deena, who has no control over her job Lena, who has moderate control over her job Tina, who has complete control over her job Question 10 1 / 1 pts Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old? Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old? Extroverted, not conscientious, and not open to experience Extroverted, conscientious, and open to experience Not extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience Extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience Question 11 1 / 1 pts Which appears to best explain the reason that Asian-American women report the fewest menopausal symptoms? Which appears to best explain the reason that Asian-American women report the fewest menopausal symptoms? They are the most likely to use HRT Their small stature creates less pressure on bones and joints They have genetically higher levels of estrogen They use alternative medications Question 12 1 / 1 pts What are the \"pieces of bread\" on either side of the \"sandwich generation?\" What are the \"pieces of bread\" on either side of the \"sandwich generation?\" Job and family Stress and coping Parents and children Generativity and stagnation Question 13 1 / 1 pts Erikson viewed the key crisis of midlife as one of stagnation versus generativity. Erikson viewed the key crisis of midlife as one of stagnation versus generativity. true false Question 14 1 / 1 pts Which statement concerning custodial care of grandchildren by grandparents is true? Which statement concerning custodial care of grandchildren by grandparents is true? Almost 20 million U.S. grandparents have grandchildren living with them The most common reason for a grandparent raising a grandchild involves the death of both parents In the U.S., grandparents automatically are granted legal guardianship of their grandchildren Rates of behavioral problems in children raised by grandparents is high Question 15 1 / 1 pts One difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is that One difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is that there is more swelling of the joints in rheumatoid arthritis. osteoarthritis typically occurs in adolescence. women are more likely to be affected by rheumatoid arthritis. osteoarthritis is not painful. Question 16 1 / 1 pts When confronted with a problem in his relationships with his wife, Frank scoffs it off, saying \"Ahhh, that's not really an issue... it will work itself out.\" This is probably best classified as When confronted with a problem in his relationships with his wife, Frank scoffs it off, saying \"Ahhh, that's not really an issue... it will work itself out.\" This is probably best classified as a cognitive analysis. passive-dependent behavior. avoidant thinking. problem-focused action. IncorrectQuestion 17 0 / 1 pts Which belongs on a list of traits of someone who scores low on an openness to experience assessment? Which belongs on a list of traits of someone who scores low on an openness to experience assessment? Ambitious Prefers stimulating environments Uncurious Antagonistic Question 18 1 / 1 pts Ahmed is in charge of hiring new employees for his company. He wants to hire people who are very organized, responsible, and will work hard for the company. In which trait is Ahmed most interested? Ahmed is in charge of hiring new employees for his company. He wants to hire people who are very organized, responsible, and will work hard for the company. In which trait is Ahmed most interested? Conscientiousness Openness to experience Agreeableness Extroversion Question 19 1 / 1 pts Paula is an expert on the history of rock music while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald. Paula is an expert on the history of rock music while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald. is more effective at determining correct solutions concerning rock music is less curious about rock music is more intelligent uses more steps in the thinking process when coming up with answers about rock music IncorrectQuestion 20 0 / 1 pts The mechanics of intelligence are most closely associated with sociocultural forces. The mechanics of intelligence are most closely associated with sociocultural forces. true

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Which statement is true regarding the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)? It was a cross-sectional study Question 2 1 / 1 pts Caring for aging parents can be beneficial in all of the following ways except it can feel rewarding to the aging parent. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Individuals with Type B personalities tend to be angry and aggressive. false Question 4 1 / 1 pts Analyzing how a person thinks about her job and how that job situation ends up affecting the individual both psychologically and physically would be an example of an application of the stress and coping paradigm. Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which statement is true in middle age? Generative concern relates to life satisfaction but generative action does not Question 6 1 / 1 pts Yasmin is told that she will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). What medical condition is most likely being treated? Menopause Question 7 1 / 1 pts Experts are always faster and use more rules than novices. false Question 8 1 / 1 pts Ben and Sky are Hopi grandparents who want their grandchild to live with them for a while so that they can be sure the grandchild learns the Hopi way. Ben and Sky exemplify the ____ style of grandparenting. cultural conservator Question 9 1 / 1 pts Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress? Deena, who has no control over her job Question 10 1 / 1 pts Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old? Extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience Question 11 1 / 1 pts Which appears to best explain the reason that Asian-American women report the fewest menopausal symptoms? They use alternative medications Question 12 1 / 1 pts What are the \"pieces of bread\" on either side of the \"sandwich generation?\" Parents and children Question 13 1 / 1 pts Erikson viewed the key crisis of midlife as one of stagnation versus generativity. true Question 14 1 / 1 pts Almost 20 million U.S. grandparents have grandchildren living with them Rates of behavioral problems in children raised by grandparents is high Question 15 1 / 1 pts One difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is that there is more swelling of the joints in rheumatoid arthritis. Question 16 1 / 1 pts When confronted with a problem in his relationships with his wife, Frank scoffs it off, saying \"Ahhh, that's not really an issue... it will work itself out.\" This is probably best classified as avoidant thinking. 1 / 1 pts Which belongs on a list of traits of someone who scores low on an openness to experience assessment? Ambitious Question 18 1 / 1 pts Ahmed is in charge of hiring new employees for his company. He wants to hire people who are very organized, responsible, and will work hard for the company. In which trait is Ahmed most interested? Conscientiousness Question 19 1 / 1 pts Paula is an expert on the history of rock music while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald. is more effective at determining correct solutions concerning rock music Question 20 1 / 1 pts The mechanics of intelligence are most closely associated with sociocultural forces. False

Question 1 1 / 1 pts All of these individuals are over 70 years old. Who is most likely to be satisfied with their life? Ernst, who has a close relationship with many friends who are not members of his family Question 2 1 / 1 pts Prior to entering a restaurant, Amy starts to shake, hyperventilate, and feel light-headed. She is too terrified to enter the restaurant. She turns around immediately and catches the first taxi back home. This behavior is most consistent with an anxiety disorder. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Bathing and dressing are good examples of instrumental activities of daily living. false Question 4 1 / 1 pts After 45 years of marriage, Athena now has to take care of her husband, who has a major debilitating disease. Athena is likely to be ____ with her marriage than other older adults who are not caregivers for their spouses. less satisfied Question 5 1 / 1 pts Skip to question text. Candida has had Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. In an effort to help slow her memory loss, therapists have begun asking her simple questions, waiting for 10 seconds, then, if Candida gets the item correct, re-asking the question after a slightly longer time delay. Candida's intervention is based on spaced retrieval. Question 6 1 / 1 pts Social contact motivated by information seeking tends to lead to meeting more people. Question 7 1 / 1 pts The major problem facing Medicare involves rising healthcare costs. Question 8 1 / 1 pts As we grow old, our lenses tend to yellow and the muscles controlling the eye stiffen. Question 9 1 / 1 pts Which is not one of the three abilities used to define creativity in adults by Sternberg and Lubart (2001)? Producing work that is artistic Question 10 1 / 1 pts The only universal behavior change in aging that has been discovered is the fact that older adults have slower reaction times. IncorrectQuestion 11 0 / 1 pts In the last few decades, the number of community organizations designed to involve older adults has increased slightly. increased significantly. decreased slightly. (wrong answer) remained stable. Question 12 1 / 1 pts Younger adults tend to report more sleep-related problems than older adults. false Question 13 1 / 1 pts Chatava is a professional who does research to determine the numbers of people in different countries, their ages, and how these numbers might change in the years to come. Chatava would best be described as a demographer. Question 14 1 / 1 pts Fifty-year-old Keith is informed by his doctor that his brain is showing signs of the initial development of neuritic plaques and a few neurofibrillary tangles. This is normal. Question 15 1 / 1 pts Being a great-grandparent provides some with a sense of symbolic immortality. true Question 16 1 / 1 pts According to socioemotional selectivity theory, social contact is motivated by a goal, such as information seeking. Question 17 1 / 1 pts While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations that lead to negative consequences and to reward himself when something good happens to him. Ian appears to be being treated by a ____ therapist. behavioral Question 18 1 / 1 pts The amount of social support provided by social convoys does not vary by generation. true Question 19 1 / 1 pts Levi has just become a great-grandfather. If he is like most other great-grandparents, Levi is pleased with the diversion great-grandchildren provide. Question 20 1 / 1 pts How many of the following are examples of INTERNAL memory aids: a calendar, your diary, class notes, mental notes? 1

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Life satisfaction is strongly correlated with the number and quality of friendships, but poorly correlated with the number and quality of family relationships. true Question 2 1 / 1 pts While at a conference dealing with issues related to aging, Eve is interested in learning about how sleep patterns change in late life. She will be best served by attending a presentation entitled \"____ and the Elderly.\" Circadian Rhythms Question 3 1 / 1 pts As the over-80 population increases dramatically in the next 40 years, which will probably be most affected in the United States? Social service systems Question 4 1 / 1 pts What is the only definitive diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease? Autopsy of the brain Question 5 1 / 1 pts If you wanted to visit the country with the lowest average life expectancy, you should book a trip to Sierra Leone. IncorrectQuestion 6 0 / 1 pts Which is a characteristic of wisdom? Which is a characteristic of wisdom? Involves a narrow focus Intent of the act does not matter \"Average\" judgment or advice (wrong) Deals with important life issues Question 7 1 / 1 pts When older adults are asked to respond to an ambiguous question, you can expect slower response rates. Question 8 1 / 1 pts The maximum life expectancy for humans is around 120 years old. true Question 9 1 / 1 pts How does the size of social convoys vary between generations? Convoy size does not vary by generation Question 10 1 / 1 pts ____ is best explained by the wear-and-tear theory of aging. Joint deterioration during osteoarthritis IncorrectQuestion 11 0 / 1 pts Which of the following factors is not related to subjective well-being? Marital status Chronic illness (wrong) Hardiness Culture IncorrectQuestion 12 0 / 1 pts Celia is motivated to join a support group after her husband died in order to meet others who understand what she is experiencing. This is the result of a motivation related to emotional regulation. information seeking. ?? activities of daily living. integrity versus despair. (wrong) Question 13 1 / 1 pts Gina is recalling the time last year that she hiked up a big hill in the rain with a group of her friends. This memory would be best described as a(n) ____ memory. episodic Question 14 1 / 1 pts The retirement experience appears to be different for women and men. true Question 15 1 / 1 pts The main reason for a person to enter a nursing home is his or her health. Question 16 1 / 1 pts Who is the prototypic nursing home resident? Rowena, who is an 80-year-old European-American female Question 17 1 / 1 pts Elijah asks his doctor how long he can plan to live without any major medical problems or impairments. Elijah is asking about _____ life expectancy. useful Question 18 1 / 1 pts Based on data gathered from the Human Genome Project, researchers have attempted to increase longevity and health through implanting genetically \"corrected\" genes. Question 20 1 / 1 pts The amount of social support provided by social convoys does not vary by generation. true

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Which statement concerning retirement is true? Part-time employment following retirement can be the result of a desire to stay connected to one's former life/career IncorrectQuestion 2 0 / 1 pts If older adults practice making quick responses, reaction times If older adults practice making quick responses, reaction times can be eliminated. will remain the same. can be reduced. will actually be increased. (wrong) Question 6 1 / 1 pts Erikson saw later life as a struggle between integrity and despair. true Question 7 1 / 1 pts Dr. Murray believes that depression results from an individual's conscious focus on maladaptive beliefs about oneself. Given this information, Dr. Murray is most likely a ____ therapist. cognitive Question 8 1/ 1 pts You are hired by a social service agency to do safety inspections of the apartments of older adults. What would you not want to see in these apartments? You are hired by a social service agency to do safety inspections of the apartments of older adults. What would you not want to see in these apartments? Throw rugs on floors IncorrectQuestion 9 0 / 1 pts Dementia as defined as a serious impairment of anxiety. cognitive and behavioral functioning. (wrong) psychomotor functioning. mood. Question 10 1 / 1 pts A university advertises that its goal is to \"take all students and help them reach their highest potential.\" In other words, the university is attempting to help students reach their level of competence. Question 11 1 / 1 pts Sibling relationships are special in that they typically last a lifetime. Question 13 1 / 1 pts When comparing the average middle-aged married couple with the average older married couple, the older couple is more likely to be characterized as similar. Question 14 1 / 1 pts Within the U.S. population, which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity? Within the U.S. population, which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity? Average life expectancy Question 17 1 / 1 pts In the last few decades, the number of community organizations designed to involve older adults has increased significantly. Question 18 1 / 1 pts In the U.S., the average life expectancy at birth for European Americans and African Americans is now equal. false Question 19 1 / 1 pts Concerning satisfaction in retirement, forced retirement is associated with declines in physical and mental health. IncorrectQuestion 20 0 / 1 pts When Judy is asked, \"What's 2 + 2?\" the answer just seems to pop into her head. This is an example of explicit memory. (wrong) cross-linking. attentional control.

Question 2 1 / 1 pts Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems? Cognitive therapy Question 3 1 / 1 pts Retirement always involves the loss of occupational identity. Question 4 1 / 1 pts A \"crisp\" retirement occurs when there is a clean break from employment. true Question 5 1 / 1 pts Hubert, who is taking care of his elderly uncle, has recently been cashing his uncle's social security checks and putting the money into his own account. As this is being done without his uncle's knowledge, Hubert's behavior would be classified as material exploitation. Question 6 1 / 1 pts As a person reaches old age, the metabolic rate declines. How should older people adjust their diets to compensate for this change? Consume the amount of carbohydrates in their diet they did when younger Question 7 1 / 1 pts Which headline concerns maximum life expectancy? World's Oldest Human Celebrates 120th Birthday Question 8 1 / 1 pts To be accurately classified as a frail older adult, an individual must be very ill and have physical disabilities. Question 9 1 / 1 pts Fifty-year-old Keith is informed by his doctor that his brain is showing signs of the initial development of neuritic plaques and a few neurofibrillary tangles. This is normal. Question 10 1 / 1 pts Which is a characteristic of wisdom? Deals with important life issues Question 11 1 / 1 pts Presbycusis is characterized by reduced sensitivity to high-pitched sounds. true Question 12 1 / 1 pts For maximum visual acuity to occur, light must be focused directly on the fovea. Question 14 1 / 1 pts When you see a book titled How Neurons Communicate with Each Other, you could be sure it would discuss Dendrites Question 17 1 / 1 pts According to Krause and colleagues (2000), the first step in the three-step process involved in \"turning a problem over to God\" involves differentiating things that can be done from those that cannot. Question 18 1 / 1 pts An individual with ____ well-being holds a positive self-evaluation that is based on positive life experiences. subjective Question 19 1 / 1 pts Eve is very close to her siblings, is very involved in their lives, and keeps an average level of contact with them. At what point in her life is Eve's relationship with her siblings likely to be most important? Late adulthood Question 20 1 / 1 pts Concerning satisfaction in retirement, forced retirement is associated with declines in physical and mental health.