psych quiz 10

During intercourse, approximately _____ million sperm are released.

During intercourse, approximately _____ million sperm are released.

Developmental psychology is an area of psychology that studies physical, _____, and social change through the life span

cognitive

Mark thinks that language development over the life span requires a slow but steady shaping process. His belief is MOST directly relevant to the issue of:

continuity and stages

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

As a young child, Samantha was extremely shy. She spent most of her time alone in her room while the other children played together outside. As an 11-year-old, she spends her time outdoors with a group of newly acquired friends. Samantha's behavior is consistent with the view that:

developmental patterns can change

Denise has just given birth to a six-pound baby girl. Her infant's head is small and slightly disproportioned. Denise drank heavily while she was pregnant, so it is possible that the infant has:

fetal alcohol syndrome

Developmental psychology is an area of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and _____ change through the life span.

social

Those who emphasize change over _____ would suggest that the first two years of life provide a poor basis for predicting a person's eventual traits.

stability

Researchers who emphasize biological maturation most likely believe in a _____ theory of development.

stage

Newborns enter the world with a series of reflexes that facilitate social responsiveness and aid their own:

survival

Lauryn has suffered from epilepsy all her life. She takes Trileptal to control her seizures. Recently she found out she is pregnant with her first child. She read that her medication is a Category C medication, meaning the benefits may outweigh the risks. However, no adequate studies have been performed on the medication for pregnant women. She should ask her doctor if Trileptal is a(n) _____.

teratogen