Question 1

Preschoolers generally do not recognize that if 8 - 5 = 3, then 3 + 5 = 8. This is because their thought is characterized by

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A)  irreversibility.
B)  animism.
C)  egocentrism.
D)  centration.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a current trend regarding marriage?

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A)  An increase in the average age at first marriage
B)  An increase in the percentage of couples who voluntarily remain childless
C)  An increased tendency for young adults to postpone marriage
D)  A decrease in the percentage of couples who cohabit prior to marriageE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

When Kohlberg presented moral dilemmas to individuals in order to evaluate their level of moral development, he placed the MOST emphasis on

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A)  whether the individual gave a "yes" or "no" response.
B)  the level of confidence the individual had in his or her response.
C)  the explanation the individual gave concerning the reason for his or her response.
D)  the overt behaviors the individual showed when presented with a similar dilemma in real life.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Fifteen-year-old Marta has had a relatively smooth adolescent period and, at the urging of her parents, has already decided on a college and a career. If Marta is simply playing a passive role in relationship to her parents, she may well be in a state of identity

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A)  moratorium.
B)  foreclosure.
C)  diffusion.
D)  achievement.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

How does the brain change during adolescence? ​

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A)  It becomes smaller.
B)  It becomes larger.
C)  White matter increases.
D)  The prefrontal cortex becomes larger.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In the United States, gender differences in math ability

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A)  remain large and stable.
B)  remain large but are shrinking.
C)  are small but are growing .
D)  have disappeared.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

In Mrs. Zalinsky's first grade class, she has fifth grade students come in and read with her students to allow them to gradually increase their reading competence. Which of the following theorists has MOST likely influenced Mrs. Zalinsky's teaching practices?

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A)  Jean Piaget
B)  Erik Erikson
C)  Lev Vygotsky
D)  Lawrence KohlbergE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

In females, early maturation is associated with ​

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A)  deterioration of peer relations.
B)  weight gain.
C)  higher levels of moral reasoning.
D)  greater emotional difficulties.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Ashley finds a wallet on the floor at the store. She decides to turn it in to the lost-and-found department because she believes her parents will be proud of her for being honest. Ashley's reasoning reflects the _____ level of moral development.

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A)  postconventional
B)  preconventional
C)  concrete
D)  conventionalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

At the end of the _____ stage of prenatal development, the developing organism is about one inch long and has already developed most of the vital organs and bodily structures.

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A)  germinal
B)  embryonic
C)  zygote
D)  fetalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The psychologist who contributed significantly to our understanding of the cognitive development of children is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Erik Erikson.
B)  Sigmund Freud.
C)  Lawrence Kohlberg.
D)  Jean Piaget.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Michael and his twin sister Doreen turned 11 a few months ago. Both Michael and Doreen have begun to go through the early signs of puberty. In this case, it is MOST likely that

Accepted Answer

A)  compared to Doreen, Michael is at greater risk for using drugs or alcohol because he is maturing early.
B)  compared to Michael, Doreen is at greater risk for using drugs or alcohol because she is maturing early.
C)  both Michael and Doreen are at greater risk for using drugs or alcohol because they are both maturing early.
D)  both Doreen and Michael are at lower risk for using drugs or alcohol due to maturing early.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The most common known cause of intellectual disability is

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A)  maternal stress.
B)  fetal alcohol syndrome.
C)  malnutrition.
D)  teratogens.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Brock was not sure what he wanted to do while he was in college, so he talked to the career counselors last year. His profile showed a strong interest in both medicine and animals, so he got a part-time job at the local Humane Society. He also checked the requirements for veterinary school and has now completed six of the courses required for the veterinary program. He is convinced that this is the ideal career for him. James Marcia would consider Brock to be in a state of identity

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion.
B)  foreclosure.
C)  achievement.
D)  moratorium.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The period of cognitive development that lasts from approximately age 11 onward is the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorimotor
B)  formal operational
C)  preoperational
D)  concrete operationalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The tendency to focus on just one feature of a problem while neglecting other important aspects is referred to as ​

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A)  assimilation.
B)  centration.
C)  object impermanence.
D)  reification.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Piaget believed that children first become capable of hypothetical thinking during the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete operational
B)  sensorimotor
C)  formal operational
D)  preoperationalE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

In the 1960s, even though most of his friends tried recreational drugs, Sebastian refused to experiment. He did not think the drugs were likely to be harmful, but using drugs was illegal, and he believes each person has a moral obligation to obey society's rules. Sebastian's reasons for NOT experimenting with drugs reflect _____ moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  preconventional
B)  conventional
C)  postconventional
D)  socialE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

During which of the following stages in Piaget's system is the child FIRST able to handle conservation problems and hierarchical classification problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensorimotor
B)  Preoperational
C)  Concrete operational
D)  F ormal operationalE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Summarize the impact of environmental factors on prenatal development.

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In Mrs. Zalinsky's first grade class, she has fifth grade students come in and read with her students to allow them to gradually increase their reading competence. Which of the following theorists has MOST likely influenced Mrs. Zalinsky's teaching practices?

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When Kohlberg presented moral dilemmas to individuals in order to evaluate their level of moral development, he placed the MOST emphasis on

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