Question 1

If an individual at the conventional level of moral reasoning had to choose between stealing and letting a loved one die,that person might:

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A)   refuse to steal because he or she might be caught and punished for stealing
B)   steal because people might get mad if the loved one dies
C)   refuse to steal because it is against the law
D)   steal because human life is more important than societal lawE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Dr.Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study,while Dr.Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time.Dr.Irwin is using a _________ research design; Dr.Jenner is using a ________ design.

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A)   cross-sectional; longitudinal
B)   longitudinal; cross-sectional
C)   sequential; simultaneous
D)   sequential; cross-sectionalE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Harry Harlow completed a number of studies in which baby rhesus monkeys were raised with two artificial mothers.One of the mothers was made of wire and delivered food,while the other was made of cloth and provided no food.Harlow was interested in which of the mothers the infant monkeys would seek out when they were startled or frightened.In these studies the dependent variable was:

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A)   the material from which the surrogate was made
B)   the surrogate that the infant monkey preferred when it was startled
C)   the age of the infant monkey at the time of the test
D)   the length of time the infant monkey spent exploring the cageE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Cross-culturally,women's reactions to menopause:

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A)   are more positive in the United States than in India, because the U.S. is a more affluent society.
B)   are more positive in India than in the United States, because India is a more traditional society.
C)   are more positive in the United States than in India, because there is less gender inequality in the U.S. than in India.
D)   are more positive in India than in the United States, because older women enjoy more social privileges in India than in the U.S.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

According to Erikson,the challenge of intimacy versus isolation occurs:

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A)   during the first year of life
B)   between the ages of 3 and 6
C)   during young adulthood
D)   during adolescenceE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The sexual organs are visible by the end of the ________ month of prenatal development.

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A)   2ⁿᵈ
B)   3ʳᵈ
C)   4ᵗʰ
D)   5ᵗʰE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the parenting styles tends to produce the most independent,competent,and socially responsible children Why

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A)   The authoritative parenting style tends to produce the most independent, competent, and socially responsible children. In this style, the child's point of view is taken into account.
B)   The permissive parenting style tends to produce the most independent, competent, and socially responsible children. In this style, few demands are placed on the child, allowing her to become more independent.
C)   The authoritarian parenting style tends to produce the most independent, competent, and socially responsible children. In this style, the child's behavior is strictly controlled, leading her to become more responsible.
D)   The authoritative parenting style tends to produce the most independent, competent, and socially responsible children. In this style, few demands are placed on the child, allowing her to become more independent.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Postconventional moral reasoning is based on abstract reasoning.It therefore depends on attaining Piaget's _______ stage of cognitive development.

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A)   sensorimotor
B)   preoperational
C)   postoperational
D)   concrete operational
E)   formal operationalF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Carol Gilligan suggested that there may be ________ differences in the validity of Kohlberg's moral reasoning tasks.

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A)   gender
B)   race
C)   socioeconomic status
D)   cross-culturalE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

According to Kohlberg,moral decisions at the preconventional level are based on

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A)   external consequences.
B)   internalized rules.
C)   abstract principles.
D)   the morality of law and social rules.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which attachment style describes an infant who is mildly disturbed at his mother's departure in the strange situation,but who is easily soothed on her return

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A)   nonresistant
B)   avoidant
C)   ambivalent
D)   secureE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which statement best expresses the relationship between dementia and Alzheimer's disease

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A)   Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia.
B)   Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are similar.
C)   Dementia is one form of Alzheimer's disease.
D)   Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are unrelated.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Research examining the potential influence of culture on memory among older adults suggests that apparent age-related declines in memory:

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A)   are more or less universal
B)   are inevitable and irreversible in Western cultures, but less apparent in China, where older people are revered
C)   are largely a myth, regardless of which culture is examined
D)   can be reversed in Western culturesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Developmental psychologists are known for stage theories.Which of the following psychologist is CORRECTLY matched with the process for which they proposed a stage theory

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A)   Kohlberg; development of logical reasoning
B)   Piaget; development of moral thought
C)   Kubler-Ross; accepting death
D)   Erikson; development of romantic loveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Brain development is essentially complete by the time puberty ends.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When an infant recognizes that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer in sight,the infant has attained what Piaget termed:

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A)   theory of mind
B)   conservation
C)   formal operations
D)   object permanenceE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

In one elementary school curriculum,mathematical variables first appear in the sixth grade.Why are they not introduced in the fourth or fifth grade

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A)   Children in the concrete operational stage cannot reason with hypothetical entities such as variables.
B)   According to Piaget, concrete operational children should be able to reason with variables.
C)   Children are incapable of conservation and reversibility until the beginning of the formal operational period.
D)   Dealing with variables requires post-conventional thought, which does not usually appear until adolescence.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Luke is 1 year old.Lana is 4 years old.Jesse is 6 years old.Which of the following statements is accurate with respect to the development of the self-concept in these children

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A)   Luke can describe himself in basic, physical terms and is aware of his gender.
B)   Jesse bases his self-descriptions on physical characteristics, but not on personality traits or emotional experiences.
C)   Lana is aware of her gender and describes herself in terms of physical attributes.
D)   Luke understands that he exists as an individual separate from others, but is not aware of his gender.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

In Piaget's theory,understanding the principle of __________ marks the transition from preoperational to concrete operational thought.

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Question 20

Which alternative correctly pairs a prenatal structure with its description

Accepted Answer

A)   amniotic sac - transfers material to the fetus
B)   placenta - fluid-filled reservoir; acts as a cushion and temperature regulator
C)   amniotic sac- fluid-filled reservoir; acts as a cushion and temperature regulato
D)   umbilical cord - organ allowing exchange of nutrients with the motherE) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Postconventional moral reasoning is based on abstract reasoning.It therefore depends on attaining Piaget's _______ stage of cognitive development.

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If an individual at the conventional level of moral reasoning had to choose between stealing and letting a loved one die,that person might:

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Carol Gilligan suggested that there may be ________ differences in the validity of Kohlberg's moral reasoning tasks.

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When an infant recognizes that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer in sight,the infant has attained what Piaget termed:

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According to Kohlberg,moral decisions at the preconventional level are based on

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Which of the parenting styles tends to produce the most independent,competent,and socially responsible children Why

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Luke is 1 year old.Lana is 4 years old.Jesse is 6 years old.Which of the following statements is accurate with respect to the development of the self-concept in these children

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Cross-culturally,women's reactions to menopause:

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Brain development is essentially complete by the time puberty ends.

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According to Erikson,the challenge of intimacy versus isolation occurs:

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Developmental psychologists are known for stage theories.Which of the following psychologist is CORRECTLY matched with the process for which they proposed a stage theory

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In one elementary school curriculum,mathematical variables first appear in the sixth grade.Why are they not introduced in the fourth or fifth grade

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Which statement best expresses the relationship between dementia and Alzheimer's disease

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In Piaget's theory,understanding the principle of __________ marks the transition from preoperational to concrete operational thought.

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Dr.Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study,while Dr.Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time.Dr.Irwin is using a _ research design; Dr.Jenner is using a design.

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Research examining the potential influence of culture on memory among older adults suggests that apparent age-related declines in memory:

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The sexual organs are visible by the end of the ________ month of prenatal development.

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Which attachment style describes an infant who is mildly disturbed at his mother's departure in the strange situation,but who is easily soothed on her return

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Which alternative correctly pairs a prenatal structure with its description

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Postconventional moral reasoning is based on abstract reasoning.It therefore depends on attaining Piaget's _______ stage of cognitive development.

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If an individual at the conventional level of moral reasoning had to choose between stealing and letting a loved one die,that person might:

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Carol Gilligan suggested that there may be ________ differences in the validity of Kohlberg's moral reasoning tasks.

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When an infant recognizes that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer in sight,the infant has attained what Piaget termed:

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According to Kohlberg,moral decisions at the preconventional level are based on

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Which of the parenting styles tends to produce the most independent,competent,and socially responsible children Why

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Luke is 1 year old.Lana is 4 years old.Jesse is 6 years old.Which of the following statements is accurate with respect to the development of the self-concept in these children

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Cross-culturally,women's reactions to menopause:

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Brain development is essentially complete by the time puberty ends.

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According to Erikson,the challenge of intimacy versus isolation occurs:

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Developmental psychologists are known for stage theories.Which of the following psychologist is CORRECTLY matched with the process for which they proposed a stage theory

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In one elementary school curriculum,mathematical variables first appear in the sixth grade.Why are they not introduced in the fourth or fifth grade

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Which statement best expresses the relationship between dementia and Alzheimer's disease

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In Piaget's theory,understanding the principle of __________ marks the transition from preoperational to concrete operational thought.

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Dr.Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study,while Dr.Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time.Dr.Irwin is using a _________ research design; Dr.Jenner is using a ________ design.

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Research examining the potential influence of culture on memory among older adults suggests that apparent age-related declines in memory:

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The sexual organs are visible by the end of the ________ month of prenatal development.

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Which attachment style describes an infant who is mildly disturbed at his mother's departure in the strange situation,but who is easily soothed on her return

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Which alternative correctly pairs a prenatal structure with its description

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