Question 1

Which age is determined based on physical health and the functional capacities of a person's vital organs?

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Question 2

One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that:

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A)  Freud underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining the life-span development of an individual.
B)  Erikson believed that development lasted only until the age of 20.
C)  Erikson emphasized the importance of both early and later experiences.
D)  Erikson overemphasized the role of sexuality in the life-span development of an individual.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Identify the term that refers to the developmental issue or debate concerning whether development is influenced by biology or environment.

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Question 4

Travis spends a great deal of time working and trying to establish his career.He is also wondering if he should move in with his girlfriend and about their long-term prospects.Travis is most likely in the _____ period of development.

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A)  late adolescence
B)  early adulthood
C)  middle adulthood
D)  late adulthoodE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Influences that generally affect a generation (for example,the effect of the Vietnam war on the baby boomers) are considered _____ influences.

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A)  nonnormative multidirectional
B)  normative age-graded
C)  nonnormative age-graded
D)  normative history-gradedE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

McKenzie,age two,wants to do everything on her own.Her mother punishes her when she attempts to pour her own milk or tries to answer the phone.Erikson would say that McKenzie is likely to develop a sense of:

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A)  inferiority.
B)  autonomy.
C)  stagnation.
D)  shame and doubt.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

When researchers use surface labels such as "Blacks," "Hispanics," and "Caucasians," they underrepresent the differences that exist among people within the same racial group.This practice is referred to as:

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A)  ethnic gloss.
B)  euphemization.
C)  acculturation.
D)  ethnic cleansing.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The developmental period,when one is an infant,adolescent,or middle-aged person,refers to:

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A)  a historical circumstance common to people of a particular generation.
B)  a time frame in a person's life that is characterized by certain features.
C)  a time frame in which a person experiences maximum change.
D)  a time frame in a nation's history that is characterized by rapid development.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The _____ consists of links between a social setting in which an individual does not have an active role and the individual's immediate context.

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A)  microsystem
B)  mesosystem
C)  exosystem
D)  macrosystemE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Roger looks back on his life and feels that he failed to reach his potential,squandered opportunities,and hurt a lot of people.At 82 years of age,he knows it is too late to make amends.Roger is slipping into:

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A)  stagnation.
B)  identity confusion.
C)  despair.
D)  mistrust.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Two-year-old Julia is learning to talk,and her parents would say that her favorite word is "no." This would be considered normal for a child in Erik Erikson's life-span stage of:

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A)  initiative versus guilt.
B)  intimacy versus isolation.
C)  autonomy versus shame and doubt.
D)  trust versus mistrust.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Nellie,three,bangs her head against the wall repeatedly throughout the day.How could Skinner's concept of operant conditioning be applied to address this behavior?

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A)  Explore experiences from Nellie's early childhood and address them in therapy
B)  Test Nellie to determine her current level of cognitive functioning
C)  Investigate her psychosocial environment and eliminate stressors
D)  Reward Nellie when she does not bang her head and punish the head-banging behaviorE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

_____ is a time of establishing personal and economic independence,career development,and,for many,selecting a mate,learning to live with someone in an intimate way,starting a family,and rearing children.

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A)  Early adulthood
B)  Late adolescence
C)  Middle adulthood
D)  Late adulthoodE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Dr.Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind.Dr.Berenstein can be described as a(n) :

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A)  psychoanalytic theorist.
B)  evolutionary theorist.
C)  cognitive theorist.
D)  behavioral theorist.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A(n) _____ is a carefully regulated procedure in which one or more factors believed to influence the behavior being studied are manipulated while all other factors are held constant.

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A)  case study
B)  survey
C)  experiment
D)  correlationE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student,all serve to illustrate that:

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A)  old assumptions about the proper timing of life events no longer govern our lives.
B)  developmental age is becoming increasingly irrelevant.
C)  chronological age is becoming a more accurate predictor of life events in our society.
D)  biological age is becoming increasingly relevant.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which theorist proposed eight psychosocial stages of development?

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Question 18

Joey has shot up in height over the past year,has developed a deeper voice,and is starting to grow facial hair.He is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family.Which of the following periods of development is Joey in?

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A)  Middle childhood
B)  Adolescence
C)  Early adulthood
D)  Late childhoodE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

As defined by Erik Erikson,a crisis:

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A)  will leave permanent psychological scars.
B)  will leave psychological scars that will eventually fade over time.
C)  will have a catastrophic impact on a person's development,and will leave a psychological scar that will fade over time.
D)  is not a catastrophe but a turning point of increased vulnerability and enhanced potential.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

When taking his psychology class,Professor Sharma emphasizes that developmental change occurs throughout adulthood as well as childhood.Professor Sharma is taking a(n) _____ approach to developmental change.

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A)  life-span
B)  evolutionary
C)  normative
D)  constructivistE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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McKenzie,age two,wants to do everything on her own.Her mother punishes her when she attempts to pour her own milk or tries to answer the phone.Erikson would say that McKenzie is likely to develop a sense of:

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Roger looks back on his life and feels that he failed to reach his potential,squandered opportunities,and hurt a lot of people.At 82 years of age,he knows it is too late to make amends.Roger is slipping into:

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Which theorist proposed eight psychosocial stages of development?

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One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that:

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The _____ consists of links between a social setting in which an individual does not have an active role and the individual's immediate context.

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A(n) _____ is a carefully regulated procedure in which one or more factors believed to influence the behavior being studied are manipulated while all other factors are held constant.

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Dr.Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind.Dr.Berenstein can be described as a(n) :

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Joey has shot up in height over the past year,has developed a deeper voice,and is starting to grow facial hair.He is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family.Which of the following periods of development is Joey in?

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As defined by Erik Erikson,a crisis:

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When researchers use surface labels such as "Blacks," "Hispanics," and "Caucasians," they underrepresent the differences that exist among people within the same racial group.This practice is referred to as:

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Influences that generally affect a generation (for example,the effect of the Vietnam war on the baby boomers) are considered _____ influences.

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Travis spends a great deal of time working and trying to establish his career.He is also wondering if he should move in with his girlfriend and about their long-term prospects.Travis is most likely in the _____ period of development.

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The developmental period,when one is an infant,adolescent,or middle-aged person,refers to:

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When taking his psychology class,Professor Sharma emphasizes that developmental change occurs throughout adulthood as well as childhood.Professor Sharma is taking a(n) _____ approach to developmental change.

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The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student,all serve to illustrate that:

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Which age is determined based on physical health and the functional capacities of a person's vital organs?

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Nellie,three,bangs her head against the wall repeatedly throughout the day.How could Skinner's concept of operant conditioning be applied to address this behavior?

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Two-year-old Julia is learning to talk,and her parents would say that her favorite word is "no." This would be considered normal for a child in Erik Erikson's life-span stage of:

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Identify the term that refers to the developmental issue or debate concerning whether development is influenced by biology or environment.

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_____ is a time of establishing personal and economic independence,career development,and,for many,selecting a mate,learning to live with someone in an intimate way,starting a family,and rearing children.

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