Psyc- Module 10: developmental issues, prenatal development, and the newborn
During intercourse _____ million or more sperm are released.
250
Fewer than ____ of all zygotes survive beyond the first two weeks after fertilization.
50 percent
A woman's egg is ___ times the size of a single sperm.
85,000
______ development is to Piaget as moral development is to ______.
Cognitive; Kohlberg
The second and third trimesters of pregnancy occur entirely within the ______ period of prenatal development.
Fetal
Which of the following BEST represent contemporary thinking on the nature-nurture issue ?
The relationship between genetics and environment is interactive; each influences the other.
Teratogen
an environmental agent that produces a birth defect
In grade school, jessica thought boys had cooties and refused to be within inches of them. Now in high school, she flirts with boys and is anticipating dancing close with some of them at an upcoming dance. Her attitude towards boys represents the _____ side of the _____ development issue.
change; stability and change
Morality
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong
The study of how people change physically, mentally, and socially throughout the lifespan is called:
development psychology
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
Dr. Grove studies how obesity rates change from childhood through old age. Dr. Grove is MOST likely a _____ psychologist.
developmental
Dr. Murphy studies a cohort of schoolchildren and follows their progress through college. Dr. Murphy is MOST likely a:
developmental psychologist
An introductory psychology student expresses an interest in growth and change during childhood and adolescence. Which psychology course should the student consider taking next semester ?
developmental psychology
The study of continuity and change over the life span is the subject field of _________ ______.
developmental psychology
Just one week after conception, the cells of the zygote begin to ___________. In other words, the cells begin to specialize in structure and function.
differentiate
moral action
doing the right thing
Amanda is pregnant. Her baby's intestinal system is beginning to develop. The baby is in the _____ stage of prenatal development.
embryo
The combination of physical and cognitive abnormalities in children that result from a pregnant woman's heavy drinking is known as
fetal alcohol syndrome
Laurel loses interest in a new song after it is played frequently on her favorite music-streaming station. Laurel's experience BEST illustrates:
habituation
Dr. Towne believes that genetics is primarily responsible for personality traits. Dr. West believes that experiences are primarily responsible for personality traits. The two psychologists are on different sides of the _____ debate.
nature and nurtured
psychosocial development
pattern of change in emotions, personality, and social relationships
moral intuition
quick gut feelings that precede moral reasoning
Juan Carlos' son was just arrested for setting the school's outdoor shed on fire. Juan Carlos and his wife admitted to the police that their son has always had an aggressive streak. This example represents the _____ side of the _____ developmental issue.
stability; stability and change
_______ are agents that can reach the embryo or fetus and cause it harm.
teratogens
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.
Cognitive Development
the development of thinking, problem solving, and memory
moral reasoning
the thinking process involved in deciding whether an act is right or wrong
As evidence of the stability of temperament over time, researchers have found from studying photographs that:
those with the widest smiles are the most likely to have enduring marriages.
The correct order of prenatal development is:
zygote, embryo, fetus
