Psych 4a

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 longest part of a pregnancy, from the ninth week to birth, is called the period of the:

Fetus

A 2019 study by the West Virginia University School of Medicine found that 8.1 percent of 1729 newborns were exposed to alcohol 2 to 4 weeks before birth. This finding is _____ with research reported in the text in which 1 in _____ pregnant women worldwide admitted drinking alcohol while pregnant.

Generally Consistent; 10

Which of these major issues is NOT among those emphasized by developmental psychologists? - continuity and stages - person and situation - stability and change - nature and nurture

Person and Situation

The conclusion of many researchers regarding the stability versus change developmental issue is that:

Stability and Change are important for development

Each time Mrs. Fari puts her finger on her baby's palms, the baby clutches the finger tightly, a response called the _____ reflex.

The Grasping

Sara just found out that her sister conceived about seven days ago. She rushes to find a book on pregnancy so that she can learn more about it. What will the book say is happening around the seventh day of pregnancy?

The cells of the zygote are beginning to differentiate.

Danielle is consulting her college's course catalog. The description of one psychology course begins, "This course surveys growth and change across the life span in physical, cognitive, and social domains." This course is MOST likely

developmental psychology.

It is now 6 weeks since Jennifer conceived. At this point, the human organism she is carrying is called a(n) _____; at the third month it will be called a(n) _____.

embryo; fetus

Developmental psychologists seek to understand:

growth and change across the life span

order of baby development

zygote, embryo, fetus