PSY 100 test 3 CSU

___ is one of the major issues addressed by developmental Psychologist

Continuity and Stages

The study of continuity and change over the life span is the subject of the field of ____ psychology

Developmental

The second and third trimesters of pregnancy occur entirely within the _____ period of prenatal development.

Fetal

Jean Piaget proposed a stage theory of _____ development.

cognitive

Dr. Cole's major research interest is the long-term effects of child-raising practices on the psychological adjustment of offspring. It is MOST likely that Dr. Cole is a _____ psychologist.

developmental

Marjorie has just completed an introductory course in psychology at a local community college. She would like to take another psychology course next semester. The college offers courses in developmental psychology, social psychology, personality psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology. Marjorie is especially interested in change and growth across the life span. Based on this information, Marjorie should consider the course in _____ psychology.

developmental

The Most immediate and direct fucntion of the rooting reflex is the facilitation of:

feeding

What do developmental psychologists seek to understand?

growth and change across the life span

Which list contains items that all belong together?

identity, psychosocial development, Erikson

Challenge this Question When an infant gazes more intently at a new stimulus, researchers conclude that the infant recognizes that stimulus as different. It follows that the infant has:

remembered the original stimulus, making the new stimulus seem different.

When Mrs. Perez touched her newborn's lips, he produced an automatic response called the _____ reflex.

sucking

Gabriel recently signed up for a website that reunites one with former classmates from grade school. He is curious to see if many of his former friends still look and act the same. Research on stability and change would predict:

that some things about his friends will be the same while other aspects will be quite different.

The correct order f prenatal development is ___, Embryo, and fetus.

zygote