Lifespan Psych, Ch 5,6,7

Front 1

According to Erikson, middle childhood is a time in which children either master the challenges presented to them or begin to have difficulties in school or with peer relationships. He labeled this stage ______________________.

Back 1

Industry vs. inferiority

Front 2

Which of the following is characteristic of conduct disorder?

Back 2

external attribution

Front 3

What were the findings of the research by Patterson (2006)?

Back 3

Psychological adjustment of children raised by same sex parents was comparable to children raised by heterosexual parents.

Front 4

Pattie has been asked to place all of her dolls in order from smallest to largest. According to Piaget, which of the following concepts will she use to help her in this task?

Back 4

seriation

Front 5

Ed is working on a logic puzzle and decides to brainstorm ideas rather than take a methodical approach. What type of thinking is Ed using?

Back 5

divergent thinking

Front 6

What is the critical time for problems for children of divorce?

Back 6

The first year after the breakup

Front 7

David is eight years old and is showing signs of trouble in school. He was doing okay until he had to start reading longer passages in reading class. He also has trouble concentrating on the material and staying in his seat for the whole class. Which of the following could be affecting him?

Back 7

ADHD

Front 8

On her way to school, Vicky saw an older woman fall and lose all of her groceries. She knew that if she stopped to help pick them up, she would be late for school and would not be allowed to play at recess, but she also knew that the woman needed some help. She decided to help the woman. According to Kohlberg’s theory, which stage of moral development is she operating under?

Back 8

postconventional

Front 9

Which of the following theorists proposed a theory designed around a common underlying factor of intelligence, called g?

Back 9

Spearman

Front 10

Laurie’s mother is teaching her how to read. She has Laurie sound out each word as they go along. But when they get to words like “stop”, “danger” and “two”, Laurie immediately recognizes them and says the whole words out loud, without having to sound them out. Sounding out the words is an example of the _________________ method of learning to read, and recognizing the words on sight is an example of _____________.

Back 10

phonetic; sight vocabulary

Front 11

Larry is sitting on the sidelines at soccer practice because he stopped trying. He thought the other boys had more ability than he did, and he felt there was no sense in trying because he would never catch up. This is an example of which concept?

Back 11

learned helplessness

Front 12

By what age are girls and boys most satisfied with their bodies?

Back 12

18

Front 13

Menarche commonly occurs around what age?

Back 13

11-13

Front 14

Which of the following would be an example of imaginary audience?

Back 14

Adolescents believe they are the center of attention when they make a mistake.

Front 15

According to Arnett, individuals in their twenties today view having children as ____.

Back 15

a threat to current status

Front 16

At least two studies have found that with the growing cognitive maturity of young adolescents they become increasingly aware of the differences between their perceptions of themselves and their real selves. What can occur as a result of this awareness?

Back 16

Decrease in self-esteem

Front 17

Kohlberg’s Stage 4 thinking is defined as which of the following?

Back 17

Moral judgments emphasizing law and order

Front 18

Approximately 40% of couples who cohabited prior to marriage later divorce. What is the hypothesis for why this occurs?

Back 18

The couples have a lower level of religiosity and less commitment to the values and interests associated with marriage

Front 19

Various studies have found that the traits of being outgoing and self-expressive were ____.

Back 19

preferred in men and disliked in women

Front 20

What is the most common STI diagnosed in the United States?

Back 20

chlamydia

Front 21

In the United States, what is the proportion of women who are raped in their lifetime?

Back 21

1 in 4

Front 22

How is satisfaction with one’s career related to marital satisfaction?

Back 22

There is a positive correlation

Front 23

What decision-making strategy is characterized by the willingness to accept reality and compromise?

Back 23

pragmatic thought

Front 24

While the fields of learning and social psychology look at nature vs. nurture for the development of sexual orientation, evolutionary psychologists believe which of the following?

Back 24

Strong same-sex relationships increase group survival by binding a group together emotionally.

Front 25

At what age do children begin to base their career choices on interests, abilities, and limitations, as well as glamour?

Back 25

11

Front 26

Marriage is still the most common lifestyle among adults of which age range?

Back 26

35-44

Front 27

According to a poll taken by the American Psychological Association (2007), how many Americans are living with “extreme stress”?

Back 27

one third

Front 28

Parents who agree on parenting and division of duties experience which of the following?

Back 28

More positive adjustment

Front 29

Which of the following would be the definition of relativistic thinking?

Back 29

Realization that judgments are made from a belief system

Front 30

Levinson defined life structure as which of the following?

Back 30

The underlying pattern of a person’s life at any given moment

Front 31

Marriage is still the most common lifestyle among adults of which age range?

Back 31

35-44

Front 32

Thoughts such as, “She may not be beautiful, but she is very nice and smart,” are examples of which of the following?

Back 32

cognitive-affective complexity

Front 33

Which of the following is defined as the ability to process information, such as solving math problems?

Back 33

fluid intelligence

Front 34

Evolutionary psychologists argue that attraction can be inherited based on specific characteristics. For instance, both men and women seek physical features like cleanliness, good complexion, clear eyes, good teeth, good hair, etc. These are most likely representative of good health and tied to reproductive potential. Which of the following is associated with a man’s reproductive value?

Back 34

economic status and reliability

Front 35

A loss of affectionate feelings, feelings of insecurity and rejection, anxiety, loss of self-esteem, and feelings of mistrust can all result from which of the following?

Back 35

jealousy

Front 36

Sexual harassment victimizes which of the following groups at what rates?

Back 36

40-60% of working women

Front 37

Which of the following is the time when most individuals become established in careers

Back 37

early adulthood

Front 38

Kevin is in his junior year in high school and doesn’t know what he wants to do. He has no major interests and is not involved in activities that he cares about in school. What is Kevin going through according to Erikson?

Back 38

identity diffusion

Front 39

According to James Marcia’s theory, which identity status would involve making a commitment without considering alternatives?

Back 39

foreclosure

Front 40

In reviewing a recent study, it was noted that 15-year-old boys were 6” taller, and girls were 3” taller than their counterparts 30 years earlier. This is an example of the...

Back 40

secular trend

Front 41

At least two studies have found that with the growing cognitive maturity of young adolescents they become increasingly aware of the differences between their perceptions of themselves and their real selves. What can occur as a result of this awareness?

Back 41

Decrease in self-esteem

Front 42

How do friendship networks of teen girls compare to those of teen boys?

Back 42

Girls have more intimate networks.

Front 43

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles lists more than 20,000 occupations compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor. What three components do most adolescents use to pick one of those careers?

Back 43

Personality, experience, and opportunity

Front 44

Which of the following is characterized by an event that occurs because of the behavior of those who expect it to occur?

Back 44

self-fulfilling prophecy

Front 45

Kevin took an intelligence test in fifth grade and scored a 131. What does this mean?

Back 45

Kevin is considered gifted.

Front 46

Which of the following is characteristic of conduct disorder?

Back 46

external attribution

Front 47

Which of the following would be an example of coregulation?

Back 47

Allowing your daughter to ride home on the bus to a friend’s house.

Front 48

Pattie has been asked to place all of her dolls in order from smallest to largest. According to Piaget, which of the following concepts will she use to help her in this task?

Back 48

seriation

Front 49

In which of Selman’s Perspective-Taking Skill Levels would Mary begin to consider the point of view of another when discussing an issue?

Back 49

Level 3

Front 50

When does the first major intellectual growth spurt occur?

Back 50

Around 6 years old

Front 51

According to Erikson, middle childhood is a time in which children either master the challenges presented to them or begin to have difficulties in school or with peer relationships. He labeled this stage ______________________.

Back 51

Industry vs. inferiority