Human growth and Development Final – Flashcards

Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult men?

_____ is one's sense of being male or female.

Which of the following statements is an accurate criticism of Kübler-Ross's stages of dying?

Arlene is not sure how to handle her son's questions about his grandfather's death. How would a psychologist advise Arlene?

Which theory holds the most positive view of the abilities of elderly adults?

Who is the MOST likely to abuse a child?

Xavier's divorced mother married a man with no children. What type of family does Xavier live in?

To be considered gifted, one needs an IQ of at least

Although very few aids are necessary for learning language, what can greatly facilitate a child's language development (Beatty & Pratt, 2011)?

Which of the following is an advantage of an individual knowing that he or she is dying?

Alex is an older adult who frequently attends community meetings, participates in church activities, exercises, and travels with his wife. Alex is:

Wade's divorced mother is the custodial parent and she married a man with three children of his own. What type of family does Wade live in?

The phenomenon in which children and parents learn from each other is termed:

Terminally ill patients experience different feelings. Younger adults are likely to grieve what they _____; older adults grieve losing what they _____.

Cecilia begins teaching children to read by having them learn to make sounds that go with each letter of the alphabet. Which language approach is Cecilia taking?

According to the gender-intensification hypothesis, what is a likely result of adolescent boys attempting to be viewed as more masculine?

Coercive sexual activity directed at someone with whom the victim is at least casually acquainted is:

What is the most common cause of infant death in the United States?

In which culture/religion is the grieving process divided into graduated time periods?

Best friends, Gina and Miranda, have infants close to the same age. Gina's daughter is generally cheerful and happy, whereas Miranda's son seems to be upset and crying much of the time. These children have different:

When Gehrig is left at preschool, he cries and will not play with the other children for some time. According to Chess and Thomas, what type of temperament does Gehrig exhibit?

Which of the following is shown to reduce the level of grief after the loss of a spouse?

Hal is a great dad. Which of the following likely characterizes a typical interaction with his children?

Being single offers the potential advantage of _____, but the potential disadvantage of _____.

The primary factor that determines whether a woman will have an active sex life during middle age is:

Which play type is characterized by having rules?

Matt and Tamela reward good behavior and ignore bad behavior when possible. When punishment is required, they calmly employ techniques like time-out and verbal reasoning. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles do Matt and Tamela employ?

Knowing that letters represent sounds in language refers to:

Ron and Sheri lived together for 2 years, became engaged, and then married. Compared to those who do not cohabit, Ron and Sheri are more likely to:

Which of the following accurately describes the sexual activity of most individuals during emerging adulthood?

Tanisha scores high on traditional intelligence tests due to her strong memory, decision-making skills, and problem-solving abilities. Which Sternberg area is a strength for her?

Researchers have found links between hormone levels and certain behaviors. Which of the following is a documented correlation?

The fact that changes in word order can change the meaning of a sentence is an example of:

Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult women?

Older adults are MOST likely to die from:

What is the goal of palliative care?

There are many definitions of intelligence. Which of the following is the designation used in the textbook?

Charlie disputes Helen's complaint that they never talk. "What do you mean? I just gave you my work schedule and evening plans for the week." Charlie engages in _____, whereas Helen desires _____.

Research indicates that stereotyped gender roles are more psychologically constrictive for:

Fifty-year-old Denise complains of nausea and fatigue, and her doctor notes a sharp decrease in estrogen levels. What is MOST likely happening to Denise?

Which of the following accounts for our diversity of emotional experiences?

Russell's test scores are low, but he quickly grasps real-life problems and could be called "street smart." Which Sternberg area is a strength for him?

Eman's test scores are not high, but he solves problems in unique, insightful ways. Which Sternberg area is a strength for him?

Which of the following religions believes in reincarnation?

Which of the following is a known benefit of vacation/leisure time?

Hanna stares out the hospital window and wonders why she has to die. She snaps at a worker who arrives to gather her food tray. Which of Kübler-Ross's stages of grief does this illustrate?

The restrictive, punitive parenting style in which parents exhort the child to follow directions and be respectful is termed by Baumrind as:

Adolescents are more likely than adults to report feeling:

Jorge retires next month. He has promised to return to train new employees when needed and is looking forward to being more politically involved in the community and devoting more time to his hobbies. This is an example of which aging theory?