general psych, chapter 9

What does the normative approach ask regarding the lifespan?

What is normal development?

Who created the very first modern hospice?

Cicely Saunders

Which of the following best defines teratogen?

It is any agent that causes a birth defect.

Which theorist proposed that moral thinking proceeds through a series of stages?

Lawrence Kohlberg

How is lifespan development defined?

The study of how we grow and change from conception to death.

According to Lev Vygotsky, which of the following is characteristic of cognitive development? a. it happens in a cultural context. b. All of these c. It is an interpersonal process. d. It is facilitated by the process of scaffolding.

b, all of these

The frontal lobes become fully developed ________.

by 25 years old

________ development involves learning, attention, memory, language, thinking, reasoning, and creativity.

cognitive

The view that development is a cumulative process, gradually adding to the same type of skills is known as ________.

continuous development

The time during fetal growth when specific parts or organs develop is known as ________.

critical period

The continuous development approach views development as a ________.

cumulative process

Which of the following stages are included in prenatal development? a. embryonic b. fetal c. germinal d. all of the above

d, all of the above

Which of the following is the correct order of prenatal development? a. zygote, fetus, embryo b. fetus, embryo zygote c. fetus, zygote, embryo d. zygote, embryo, fetus

d, zygote, embryo, fetus

According to attachment theory, which of the following is needed for healthy attachment? a. Caregiver must be responsive to a child's emotional needs. b. Caregiver must be responsive to a child's physical needs. c. Caregiver and child must engage in mutually enjoyable interactions. d. all of the above

d. All of the above.

Which of the following is the order of stages in Kübler-Ross's five-stage model of grief?

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

What is the primary psychosocial milestone of childhood?

developing a positive sense of self

developing a positive sense of self

developing a secure attachment to a caregiver

Using scissors to cut out paper shapes is an example of ________.

fine motor skills

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the main task of the adolescent?

forming an identity

What begins as a single-cell structure that is created when a sperm and egg merge at conception?

zygote

Balancing, running, and jumping are all examples of ________ motor skills.

gross

_______ skills refer to our ability to move our bodies and manipulate objects.

motor

The idea that even if something is out of sight, it still exists is called ________.

object permanence

When children develop theory-of-mind (TOM), they can recognize that ________.

others have thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are different than their own

________ is a long-standing connection or bond with others.

attachment

Which of the following is a difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies?

Cross-sectional studies assess people at one point in time, whereas longitudinal studies assess people over a long period of time.

Which of the following stages are included in prenatal development? a. all of these b. fetal c. embryonic d. germinal

a, all of these

Julia's parents let her stay up as late as she wants. She is allowed to pick out her own clothes and decide when and what she wants to eat. Her parents act more like her friends than authority figures. What kind of parenting style is this?

permissive

________ development involves growth and changes in the body and brain, the senses, motor skills, and health and wellness.

physical

Developmental psychologists study human growth and development across three domains. Which of the following is not one of these domains?

psychological

________ development involves emotions, personality, and social relationships.

psychosocial

________ are concepts (mental models) that are used to help us categorize and interpret information.

schemata

The child uses the parent as a base from which to explore her world in which attachment style?

secure