Final

Paul Ekman established that there are _____ basic emotions that are universal. 0 2 6 10

6

Who is most likely to identify as a homosexual? Brian, who is the oldest of three sons Brad, who is the youngest of four sons Bill, who is the only son in a family with four daughters Bob, who is the middle child, with an older sister and younger brother

Brad, who is the youngest of four sons (correct answer)

A study of ethnically diverse medical students (Leiblum et al., 2003) found that those from which country showed the most liberal attitudes toward sex? China Pakistan Iraq Canada

Canada (correct answer)

Which theory of emotion states that we experience emotion by simultaneously becoming aware of bodily changes and feelings? James-Lange Cannon-Bard Schachter-Singer cognitive appraisal

Cannon-Bard (correct answer)

_____ is a recently proposed developmental stage during which the person gradually moves from adolescence to adulthood. The formal operational stage Middle adulthood The sandwich generation Emerging adulthood

Emerging adulthood (correct answer)

People from diverse cultures actually see the world in different ways. Which of the following people would be most likely to fall victim to the Müller-Lyer illusion? (see right) Jordan, born and raised in Botswana Lourdes, born and raised in Papua New Guinea Fumie, born and raised in Japan Pierre, born and raised in Haiti

Fumie, born and raised in Japan (correct answer)

Which psychologist proposed a theory of moral development that extended Piaget's work on cognitive development? Diana Baumrind John Bowlby Lawrence Kohlberg Erik Erikson

Lawrence Kohlberg (correct answer)

____ are everyday actions or comments that, often unintentionally, contain hostile or off-putting messages for members of certain cultures. Acculturative stressors Subcultures Power distances Microaggressions

Microaggressions (correct answer)

How critical is the role of genetics in predicting one's BMI? Not at all critical; heritability ranges from 0% to 10%. Somewhat critical; heritability ranges from 10% to 25%. Significantly critical; heritability ranges from 40% to 70%. It is the key determinant; heritability ranges from 90% to 100%.

Significantly critical; heritability ranges from 40% to 70%. (correct answer)

Which of the following statements best captures how the median age for first marriages has changed over the past 50 years? The median age has increased for men but decreased for women. The median age has increased for women but decreased for men. The median age has decreased for both men and women. The median age has increased for both men and women.

The median age has increased for both men and women. (correct answer)

_____ is defined as choosing to take steps to live as the gender that matches one's identity rather than one's biologically assigned gender. Transitioning Gender development Cultural intelligence Sexual orientation

Transitioning (correct answer)

Which region of the United States has the highest rates of gay, lesbian, and bisexual residents? Midwest South West Coast Plains

West Coast (correct answer)

Erikson's crisis of identity versus role confusion happens in which developmental stage? infancy childhood adolescence middle adulthood

adolescence (correct answer)

Research on gender differences in personality have found small, consistent differences that women report higher levels of _____ than men. agreeableness conscientiousness extraversion openness

agreeableness (correct answer)

Ainsworth's strange situation research allowed her to examine _____, the close emotional bond between two people, especially a child and a caregiver. bonding attachment temperament parenting

attachment (correct answer)

Which of the following parenting styles has been most consistently linked with positive outcomes in children? authoritative authoritarian permissive disengaged

authoritative (correct answer)

Which of the following factors directly influences metabolic rate? ethnicity neighborhood of residence biological sex intelligence

biological sex (correct answer)

Changes that are slow and steady rather than abrupt are best described as what type of development? stage continuous nature nurture

continuous (correct answer)

Which model of understanding cultural differences is best described as each culture bringing its own unique approach and representing naturally occurring variation in the human species? deficit model culturally disadvantaged model cultural pluralism model positive psychology model

cultural pluralism model (correct answer)

In addition to physical health problems, overweight and obese people show an increased risk for which mental health problem(s)? depression and anxiety schizophrenia bipolar disorder somatoform disorder

depression and anxiety (correct answer)

Participants who viewed cartoons with upturned facial muscles (i.e., smiling) found the cartoons funnier than cartoons with neutral or downturned facial muscles. This supports which theory? Cannon-Bard theory facial feedback theory cognitive appraisal theory emotion regulation theory

facial feedback theory (correct answer)

In studying the visual systems of babies, it has been determined that they show a preference for which of the following? animals familiar faces pastel colors mannequins

familiar faces (correct answer)

In asking for directions to the campus library, you are told to turn right at the student center, continue walking until you get to the old oak tree, and take an immediate left. The person who gave you these directions is MOST likely: female. male. it is impossible to tell whether this person is male or female. there is an equal chance that this person is male or female.

female. (correct answer)

During which stage of prenatal development can researchers detect habituation, the tendency to ignore stimuli that repeat or stay constant? germinal (zygote) embryonic (embryo) fetal (fetus) first trimester

fetal (fetus) (correct answer)

An area with few if any stores and restaurants offering healthy options is termed a(n): food desert. food oasis. food refuge. economically deprived area.

food desert. (correct answer)

Piaget noted that everybody does not necessarily reach the _____ stage of cognitive development. sensorimotor preoperational concrete operational formal operational

formal operational (correct answer)

Younger adults tend to be motivated to _____; older adults tend to be motivated to _____. gain; avoid loss avoid loss; gain build relationships; be financially secure be financially secure; build relationships

gain; avoid loss (correct answer)

Humans around the world are remarkably good at detecting which emotion? sadness happiness disgust fear

happiness

During final exam week, when stress levels are high, what are you MOST likely to eat? fruits vegetables ice cream or other sweets nuts and seeds

ice cream or other sweets (correct answer)

Raji and his family recently moved to the United States from India. As they have settled in, they have found a temple where they can continue to worship according to their Hindu beliefs. However, they also enjoy new experiences, such as attending Chicago Bulls games. Which acculturation strategy is BEST reflected by Raji and his family? assimilation separation marginalization integration

integration (correct answer)

A disadvantage of a cross-sectional research design is that it: is vulnerable to cohort effects. takes a long time. is expensive. can be difficult to manage because some participants drop out over time.

is vulnerable to cohort effects. (correct answer)

About half of the U.S. population lives in: large cities. towns. rural areas. villages.

large cities. (correct answer)

Among the four acculturation strategies, _____ has consistently been linked with the poorest adaptation to stress and the most psychological problems. assimilation separation marginalization integration

marginalization

The Yerkes-Dodson law states that _____ levels of arousal are linked to higher levels of performance. low moderate high excessive

moderate

Hanna is 11 months old. During playtime, her mother notices she is no longer excited with the game peekaboo. This is because Hanna has achieved which cognitive milestone? conservation theory of mind reversibility object permanence

object permanence (correct answer)

Thinking about diversity of age, which segment of the population is expected to grow in the future based on demographic data? children adolescents young adults older adults

older adults (correct answer

Kara just got her driver's license. On her first drive without parents, she can't wait to take a selfie to send to her friends, believing that her driving won't be impaired. Kara's belief best exemplifies what aspect of adolescent cognitive development? personal fable imaginary audience theory of mind laws of conservation

personal fable (correct answer)

A culture where people at the top have more power than people at the bottom is said to demonstrate a large: power distance. acceptance of uncertainty. long-term orientation. short-term orientation.

power distance. (correct answer)

Which theory of motivation claims that there are two primary motivation systems—promotion and prevention—that affect different people in different ways? instinct theory drive reduction theory self-determination theory regulatory focus theory

regulatory focus theory (correct answer)

All methods of emotion regulation are not created equal. Which method is least effective and linked to poorer outcomes? response modulation (suppression) attentional deployment (distraction) situation modification situation selection

response modulation (suppression) (correct answer)

Middle-aged adults are often referred to as the _____ because of simultaneous demands of caring for their children and their aging parents. lost generation boomer generation sandwich generation stressed generation

sandwich generation (correct answer)

Your _____ is defined as a comprehensive, culturally influenced way of approaching and understanding the world. individualism worldview assimilation sexual orientation

worldview (correct answer)

Death anxiety peaks in: childhood. adolescence. young adulthood. older adulthood.

young adulthood. (correct answer)