Question 1

At birth,newborns seem most responsive to________.&#10;A)high pitches and low pitches&#10;B)hip hop music&#10;C)moderate voice pitches&#10;D)rock and roll music

Accepted Answer

high pitches and low pitches

Question 2

According to Erikson,an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust,share,and care,while still maintaining one's sense of self,is called________&#10;A)bonding&#10;B)intimacy&#10;C)attachment&#10;D)attraction

Accepted Answer

Erikson referred to this as intimacy. Bonding refers to the initial attachment that typically occurs between a mother and a newborn. Attachment refers to the emotional connection between a caregiver and a child. Attraction refers to the feeling of being drawn to someone or something.

Question 3

A(n)______________________ is a section of DNA that contains the instructions for all of an organism's traits.&#10;A)compound&#10;B)gene&#10;C)chromosome&#10;D)amine

Accepted Answer

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for a particular trait or protein. These instructions are expressed as a sequence of nucleotide bases, which together specify the amino acid sequence for the protein. Chromosomes are larger structures made up of many genes, and a compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements. An amine is a type of organic molecule that contains a nitrogen atom.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the embryonic period?&#10;A)the period during which the zygote moves down to the uterus and begins to implant in the lining&#10;B)the period during which the major organs and structures of the organism first develop&#10;C)the period during which the umbilical cord develops&#10;D)the period during which tremendous growth occurs and the organs continue to develop and become functional

Accepted Answer

The embryonic period is the period during which the major organs and structures of the organism first develop. This occurs during the first 8 weeks after fertilization.

Question 5

The period of life from about age 13 to the early twenties,during which a young person is no longer physically a child but is not yet an independent,self-supporting adult,is called ________.&#10;A)adolescence&#10;B)tweens&#10;C)young adulthood&#10;D)puberty

Accepted Answer

Adolescence is commonly defined as the period of life between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and the early twenties. This is a time of significant physical, emotional, and social changes as individuals transition into young adulthood. Tween refers specifically to the age group between childhood and adolescence, typically 9-12 years old. Young adulthood generally refers to the period from the late teens to the early thirties, when individuals are establishing their independence and beginning to make significant life choices. Puberty refers to the physical changes that occur during adolescence, including the development of secondary sex characteristics. While related to adolescence, it specifically refers to the biological changes that occur during this time, rather than the broader social and emotional changes experienced by young people.

Question 6

Jeremy is 17 years old.According to Erikson,his chief task will be acquiring a sense of ______.&#10;A)identity&#10;B)intimacy&#10;C)generativity&#10;D)autonomy

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the adolescent stage is characterized by the task of identity versus role confusion. This is the time when individuals develop their sense of self and explore different options for their future. Therefore, acquiring a sense of identity is the chief task for Jeremy, who is 17 years old.

Question 7

According to Thomas and Chess,a child that is very irregular in sleeping and eating,resists change,and tends to be loud is labeled a(n)_____________ child.&#10;A)easy&#10;B)difficult&#10;C)slow-to-warm-up&#10;D)negative

Accepted Answer

A child that is very irregular in sleeping and eating, resists change, and tends to be loud is labeled a difficult child according to Thomas and Chess. This is because they are more challenging to parent and require a lot of patience and understanding. The other options do not fit this description as well.

Question 8

develop when two eggs each get fertilized by two different sperm,resulting in two zygotes in the uterus at the same time.&#10;A)Monozygotic twins&#10;B)Fraternal twins&#10;C)Dizygotic twins&#10;D)Wombmates

Accepted Answer

Dizygotic (or fraternal) twins refer to twins that develop from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm.

Question 9

In a __________design,one group of participants is followed and assessed as the group ages.&#10;A)cohort&#10;B)longitudinal&#10;C)behavior genetics&#10;D)cross-sectional

Accepted Answer

A longitudinal design involves following and assessing the same group of participants over an extended period, often years or even decades. This allows researchers to observe changes in individuals' behavior or development over time and can help to identify patterns or trends.

Question 10

Piaget's term for the knowledge that an object exists even when it is out of sight is ______.&#10;A)conservation&#10;B)object permanence&#10;C)centration&#10;D)egocentrism

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is the understanding that an object exists even when it cannot be seen or heard. It is one of the earliest cognitive achievements in infants according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Deck 7: B: Development Across the Lifespan