Psyc Chapter 10 Quiz

According to the DSM-5, what is the name of the category that previously included Autism, Asperger's Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

ASD

Frederico's doctor has recently told him that he has a terminal illness. Frederico is now very terse with and critical of the doctor. He frequently remarks that life is unfair. According to Kubler-Ross, Frederico is MOST likely to be in the _____ stage of coping with his impending death.

Anger

According to Erikson, humans progress through eight stages of psychosocial development. Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of the "successful" completion of the second four stages?

Identity, intimacy, generativity, ego integrity

Which of the following is TRUE regarding basic temperament?

It tends to be consistent throughout early childhood and into adulthood.

Which of the following is TRUE of the postconventional level of moral development?

Morality is defined in terms of abstract principles and values.

Which of the following statements about grief is INACCURATE?

People who display no emotion will take longer to recover than people who exhibit intense initial grief.

Which of the following is true of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

about 5% of children have it, it is twice as prevalent in boys, and the age of onset is usually before 12 years

After retirement, Effie continued her gardening, volunteered for an agency that mentors young businesswomen, and traveled to new locations every summer. Effie exemplifies the _____ theory of aging.

activity

The _____ theory of aging suggests that successful adjustment is fostered by a full and active commitment to life.

activity

Ms. Giovanni's test results suggest that she is dying of ovarian cancer. She tells her family that the lab must have mixed up her results with someone else's. According to Kubler-Ross, Ms. Giovanni is MOST likely to be in the _____ stage of coping with the suggestion that she is dying.

denial

Which of the following is the correct sequence for Kubler-Ross's stage theory of dying?

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

After retirement, Helga took up residence in her rocking chair, knitting and watching television. She did this while screening calls from busybody neighbors and family who wanted to distract her from enjoying her well-earned leisure pursuits. Helga exemplifies the _____ theory of aging.

disengagement

Gilligan's major criticism of Kohlberg's stages of moral development is that they _____.

emphasized male values over female values

According to Erickson, generativity in middle adulthood involves _____.

expanding one's concern beyond the immediate family group to the next generation

Rebecca finds it difficult to establish close bonds with others. As a result, she avoids anything other than superficial relationships. According to Erikson, it is likely that Rebecca had difficulty with the developmental challenge of _____.

intimacy vs. isolation

Which of the following is NOT a task of a healthy divorce?

reestablish self esteem

An infant's inborn disposition is known as _____.

temperament

The major detrimental difference between individualistic and collectivist cultures is _____.

which needs and goals are emphasized