Quiz of Psychology - Developmental Psychology

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Distinguish between genetic and environmental influences on adult development. How do interactionists try to resolve this dichotomy?

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Research on corporal punishment shows that African-American and European-American parents ________.

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In the dual-cycle model of identity formation, individuals cycle between ________.

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Compared to Western parents, Asian parents tend to stress ________, whereas Western parents tend to stress ________.

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Brian is a star high school athlete who has recently exhibited severe mood swings and aggressiveness. An initial health screening indicates that Brian has acne and high blood pressure. Brian's symptoms are consistent with ________.

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Hormonal changes during puberty are initiated and regulated by the __________, a structure located near the __________.

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When Erica's best friend makes her angry, she takes a deep breath and counts to 10. Erica is using ________.

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Which statement about cultural differences in views about sensitivity towards infants is true?

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Illumination and purification are two stages of ________ as described by Evelyn Underhill.

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Toddlers' telegraphic speech ______________________.

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A group of 2-year-olds watches through a window while an adult hides a desired toy in an adjoining room. Another group watches the same event on a video screen. What is likely to occur?

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Imani, age 11 months, is wary of strangers. However, when his mother remains nearby, Imani ventures a few feet away from her for a few minutes at a time and then returns to her for emotional support. Imani is ________.

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According to the __________ approach, young children rely on word meanings to figure out grammatical rules.

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In a study of fourth graders, children who were either experts or novices in knowledge of soccer were given lists of soccer and nonsoccer items to learn. Experts remembered far more items on the soccer list (but not the nonsoccer list), indicating that ________.

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Miss Tessier guides the overall process of learning in her classroom, but no other distinction is made between adult and child contributors: All participate in joint endeavors and have the authority to define and resolve problems. Miss Tessier is using a __________ approach to instruction.

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Evidence of the contribution of experience to sex differences in spatial abilities includes the finding that ________.

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Which activity would most likely be associated with experience-dependent brain growth?

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In 2011, children in low-income families watched ________ screen media than children in high income families. In 2017, this gap ________.

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Evaluate how stability and disequilibrium, related to age, affect our developmental journeys. Why would the metaphor of a mountain landscape best explain adult development?

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Which statement is supported by research on babbling and deaf infants?

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Research on the personal and societal benefits of emerging adulthood is challenged by findings suggesting that ________.

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When drawing, 5- and 6-year-olds ________.

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Injury fatality rates during middle childhood are ________ for boys than girls, a gap that ________ during adolescence.

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Between birth and 2 years, ________.

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Evaluate the four stages of Fowler's stages of faith described in the chapter. How do you predict you will proceed through these four stages, and why? Do you agree with Fowler's assessment that these stages must be reached in order, and why or why not?

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What would support a diagnosis of alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) but not alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder?

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Emily is chosen as Student of the Day. Annie is angry that she was not selected, and she spreads a mean rumor about Emily. This is an example of __________ aggression.

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When Margaret is around her family, she shares her favorite memories and reminisces about the past. Her reminiscing is part of

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