Psychology 2

Front 1

Two of the major areas comprising developmental science include _______________ and _______________.

Back 1

philosophy; child development

Front 2

18 yr old Bethany is trying to figure out who she is as a person and what she wants to do in life. According to Erikson's framework, Bethany’s main life challenge is:

Back 2

identity.

Front 3

All are examples of bidirectional relationships except:

Back 3

Mrs. Taylor enjoys doing homework with her son in the evening.

Front 4

The basic marker that shapes life that is MOST enduring or LEAST likely to change over time is:

Back 4

our gender.

Front 5

If Ashley tells you she is a member of the baby boom cohort, she:

Back 5

probably grew up in a larger family than is typical today.

Front 6

Behaviorists emphasize the crucial role of __________ on behavior.

Back 6

environmental influences

Front 7

According to traditional behaviorists, all of our voluntary actions are determined by:

Back 7

operant conditioning.

Front 8

Dr. Hardy wants to determine whether during adulthood there is a correlation between physical exercise and mental ability. Pick the most representative sample.

Back 8

a random group of adults

Front 9

The first stage of labor, when the cervix widens enough to allow the baby to emerge is called:

Back 9

dilation and effacement.

Front 10

At about 7 months gestation, a layer of fat forms beneath the skin. This fat serves to

Back 10

help maintain body temperature after birth

Front 11

Labor is initiated by

Back 11

fetal release of estrogen

Front 12

What is the correct sequence of events that occur in prenatal brain development?

Back 12

neural tube forms; brain cells migrate upward; cells lengthen and form branches

Front 13

At conception, there are __________ males than females; at birth, however, there are __________ males than females.

Back 13

20% more; 5% more

Front 14

Six-month old baby Grace's father is delighted when he comes into her room one morning and she declares, "da da da". This alternation of consonant and vowel sounds is called:

Back 14

babbling

Front 15

All are true about crawling EXCEPT:

Back 15

early crawlers become less sensitive to a caregiver's facial expressions.

Front 16

What is the relationship between early walking and later intelligence?

Back 16

There is no relationship between early walking and intelligence.

Front 17

To describe general global trends in twenty-first-century undernutrition (and stunting), what phrase should you use?

Back 17

a significant decrease

Front 18

Babies who share a parents' bed are:

Back 18

co-sleeping

Front 19

The attachment response:

Back 19

is evoked at any time of life when we feel threatened.

Front 20

At the park, 20-month-old Ethan crawls through tunnels, throws sand everywhere, and lets a friendly dog lick his face. But as he moves from one activity to another, he looks over his shoulder to see whether Daddy is watching. Ethan is displaying:

Back 20

social referencing.

Front 21

If 1-year-old Erik doesn't seem to care when his mother leaves the room, and shows no reaction when she returns, how might you define Erik's attachment style?

Back 21

avoidant

Front 22

Five-month-old Tara is more easily soothed by smiles and looks more at Mommy. Still, when Aunt Sally comes for a visit, Tara has no problem giving her a cuddle. Tara is in:

Back 22

the attachment-in-the-making phase.

Front 23

During the clear-cut phase of attachment:

Back 23

there is typically a single caregiver whom the child most prefers.

Front 24

What is the relationship between having a secure infant attachment and later relationships?

Back 24

It provides a good beginning, but doesn’t guarantee having lifelong loving relationships.

Front 25

Which event is LEAST likely to evoke proximity-seeking behavior?

Back 25

arriving at your job

Front 26

Your best friend has just gotten a new job and tells you she is very concerned about leaving the baby in someone else's care. What should you be thinking?

Back 26

It's totally normal.

Front 27

These four babies have difficult temperaments. Which one is MOST likely to develop a secure attachment?

Back 27

Olaf's mother is highly sensitive to his needs.

Front 28

Your working friend has a 3-year-old child. Statistically speaking, where is the child likely to be during her days at the job?

Back 28

at a preschool (or day-care center)

Front 29

If 1-month-old Eric has a “difficult temperament,” what is the likely cause?

Back 29

It's biological or genetic.

Front 30

A friend asks you, “Who does a baby get attached to at age 1?” You answer:

Back 30

“Whoever spends the most time with a baby or is most sensitive to his needs.”

Front 31

One way to help young children deal with fears is to have them watch horror movies.

Back 31

False

Front 32

The best way to help a child deal with his/her fears is

Back 32

take them seriously and allow them to express their fears

Front 33

Which of the following is helpful in relieving symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Back 33

regular recess breaks

Front 34

12-year old Rachel is getting ready to see her aunt for the first time since she was 2-years old. Rachel's aunt is most likely to notice which of the following changes since she has seen her last?

Back 34

She has doubled in her height and weight.

Front 35

All of the following are TRUE about working memory EXCEPT:

Back 35

its capacity is theoretically infinite.

Front 36

Undernutrition—or NOT having enough food:

Back 36

compromises a childs ability to PLAY

Front 37

If a preschooler is incredibly talented at fine motor skills, what can you say about her first-grade academic abilities?

Back 37

she may be ahead

Front 38

You are devising a scale to identify which children tend to develop a theory of mind at an earlier-than-typical age. Which question should NOT be on your test?

Back 38

Is this preschooler tall for his age?

Front 39

Collaborative pretend play depends on children’s having:

Back 39

theory of mind abilities.

Front 40

Prosocial behaviors start to fully emerge by:

Back 40

preschool

Front 41

Peter is at the life peak age for physical aggression. Peter is most likely around:

Back 41

2 1/2

Front 42

Children's first “pretend partners” are:

Back 42

moms

Front 43

At what age do boys and girls begin to prefer playing with children of their own sex?

Back 43

preschool

Front 44

Why is inducing guilt particularly effective at socializing prosocial behavior?

Back 44

All Answers are correct

Front 45

Children who have problems regulating their emotions:

Back 45

All of the answers are correct.

Front 46

Which “aggression” statement is MOST accurate?

Back 46

Aggression is only unhealthy when you make that behavior your main life mode.

Front 47

According to Vygotsky, when girls play “Mommy” and boys play “soldier” they are:

Back 47

rehearsing adult roles.

Front 48

William expects instant obedience from his children when he tells them to do something, such as clean up their rooms. Richard is typically willing to negotiate with his children regarding household chores. In terms of Baumrind’s parenting styles William is __________ and Richard is _____________.

Back 48

authoritarian; authoritative

Front 49

Barbara has recently shown interest in helping her mother with chores. She asks to put the dishes away and water the plants. Her mother notices that she seems to really enjoy doing these things and decides to give Barbara $1 for every chore she completes. Given the research on providing extrinsic rewards for intrinsically motivating activities, you may predict:

Back 49

Barbara soon won’t like doing chores and will only perform them if she gets paid.

Front 50

Which child is apt to recover MOST quickly from his parents' divorce?

Back 50

Casey, whose mother and father are civil to each other

Front 51

Crystal and her husband are divorcing and Crystal is worried about the impact on the couples’ 10 and 13 year old kids. You can give her all of these tips EXCEPT:

Back 51

Go for joint custody—it’s always better.

Front 52

Raquel has a natural ability to understand other people. Gardner would label Raquel high in ___________ intelligence.

Back 52

interpersonal

Front 53

Which of the following is the correct hormonal sequence that begins puberty?

Back 53

hypothalamic hormones; pituitary hormones; estrogens and testosterone

Front 54

Which teenage girl is MOST likely dieting?

Back 54

Clara, who has reached puberty and is now dating

Front 55

Having sex outside of committed relationships:

Back 55

has negative mental health effects for girls.