Journey through the Stages of Human Development

Which one of the following is NOT a key question in developmental psychology?

What is the scientific study of how people change called?

Which of the following is NOT a period of development discussed in the text?

Which theory of development emphasizes the influence of culture and social interaction on cognitive development?

Which research method involves observing and recording behavior in everyday settings?

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory is characterized by the ability to think logically and perform operations on real objects?

Which research design involves manipulating variables to see their effects?

Which one of these is true about the lifespan perspective?

What does the term 'plasticity' mean in the context of development?

What are normative history-graded influences?

What is the difference between lifespan and life expectancy?

Which statistical measure is most commonly used to determine the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables?

Which type of research design allows for the assessment of causal relationships between and among variables?

Which type of research design compares different groups that vary in age to assess differences in attitudes, experiences, and education?

What is the term for age differences caused by being born in a certain time period, resulting in differences in attitudes, experiences, and education?

Which of the following perspectives emphasizes the role of heredity in causing traits and behaviors?

Which of the following perspectives emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping who we are?

Which of the following best describes the continuous perspective of development?

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, which stage occurs during early adulthood?

Which term describes the process by which a cell's nucleus makes an exact copy of all the chromosomes?

Which of the following is true about gametes?

What is the term for a pair of chromosomes that are inherited from each parent?

Which pattern of growth occurs from the midline outward during prenatal development?

When does the fetal period of prenatal development begin and end?

What is the term for environmental factors that can contribute to birth defects?

Which of the following best describes the genotype?

What is the term for different versions of a gene?

Which of the following best describes heterozygous?

Which of the following is an example of a sex-linked genetic disorder?

Which of the following is a potential effect of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder on the facial features of a baby?

Which of the following is a possible outcome of using legal and illegal drugs during pregnancy?

Which of the following diseases is mostly preventable through vaccination during pregnancy?

Which of the following maternal factors is associated with an increased risk of prematurity and low birth weight?

Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor associated with maternal depression during pregnancy?

At what age does the risk of miscarriages, autism, birth defects, achondroplasia, and schizophrenia increase for fathers?

Which of the following is a recommended prenatal test for checking genetic defects?

What percentage of couples in the US experience infertility?

Which of the following is a possible reason for a cesarean section?

Which of the following is a possible reason for induced labor?

Which of the following is a possible consequence of anoxia in newborns?

Which of the following is a possible consequence of low birth weight in newborns?

Which of the following best describes the growth of the brain during infancy?

Which of the following best describes newborn reflexes?

Which of the following best describes the development of the senses in newborns?

Which of the following is NOT a process of brain maturation?

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

What is the term for the brain's ability to change physically and chemically?

What is the recommended sleep duration for newborns?

Which of the following is NOT a substage of Piaget's sensorimotor stage?

At what age does object permanence typically develop according to Piaget's theory?

Which of the following is NOT a component of language?

According to the learning theory, how do children learn language?

Which of the following is NOT one of Chess and Thomas' temperament styles?

According to Bowlby, what is the basis for attachment?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic emotions mentioned in the text?

When do self-conscious emotions typically appear?

Which of the following is NOT a reflex related to feeding in infants?

Which of the following patterns of motor development occurs from the center out?

At what age does depth perception typically develop in infants?

Which of the following sensory capacities is NOT fully developed at birth?

Which of the following is NOT one of Ainsworth's attachment styles?

What is the most important goal of infancy according to the text?

Which of the following is a consequence of poor attachment?

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the most important goal of toddlerhood?

Which of the following best describes the changes in brain maturation during childhood?

Which of the following best describes the changes in gross and motor skills during early childhood?

Which of the following best describes the changes in sleep during early childhood?

Which of the following statements about sexual abuse rates is most accurate?

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of long-lasting or extreme stress on children?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect brain development in children?

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of cognitive development, which of the following is NOT a key factor in facilitating cognitive development?

Which type of memory stores sensory input in its raw form for a brief period of time?

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a component of theory of mind?

Which of the following best describes fast mapping in language development?

Which of the following parenting styles is associated with qualities valued in individualistic cultures?

Which type of play involves children interacting and sharing toys, but not working toward a common goal?

What is the most common form of child maltreatment?

What percentage of children who died from abuse and neglect in 2013 were younger than 3 years old?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Piaget's preoperational stage?

Which of the following is a characteristic of preoperational thought?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of preoperational thought?

Which of the following is a limitation of preoperational children's thinking?

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for preschool programs according to NAEYC?

Which of the following is a common deficit in social interaction for individuals with autism spectrum disorder?

Which of the following is true about autism spectrum disorder?

Which of the following is a major consequence of low birth weight in newborns?

Which of the following is a positive effect of sports participation in middle and late childhood?

At what age does the growth spurt typically begin in girls during middle and late childhood?

Which area of the brain is responsible for transferring information from short-term to long-term memory in middle and late childhood?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of childhood obesity in adulthood?

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of cognitive development in middle and late childhood?

Which of the following is NOT an element of concrete operational thought?

Which of the following is NOT an improvement in information processing during middle childhood?

Which of the following is NOT a type of learning disability?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Erikson's stage of industry vs. inferiority?

Which of the following is NOT one of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

Which of the following is a consequence of bullying?

Which of the following is NOT one of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT one of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

What is the formula for calculating IQ according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of giftedness according to the text?

According to Bigelow & La Gaipa (1975), which conceptualization of friendship focuses on mutual activities?

According to Selman (1980), at which stage of conceptualization of friendship does a friend become someone you can trust with secrets?

What is the term for unwanted, aggressive behavior involving a real or perceived power imbalance?

According to research, what does cohabitation often mean for children in terms of stability?