Question 1

Men tend to suffer an earlier decline in ____ than women.

Accepted Answer

Men tend to experience an earlier decline in hearing and smell compared to women.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false about self-consciousness during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

The statement that "Almost all adolescents experience heightened self-consciousness" is false because while many adolescents do experience increased self-consciousness, it is not accurate to say that almost all do. Individual differences mean that not every adolescent will experience this to the same degree.

Question 3

Briefly summarize a baby's prenatal development through the germinal,embryonic,and fetal stages.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Expert knowledge and judgment about important,difficult,and uncertain questions associated with the meaning and conduct of life is called ____,and it is most likely to develop among people who are ____.

Accepted Answer

Wisdom involves deep understanding and insight about life, often including its complexities and uncertainties. It is more likely to develop in individuals who are open to new ideas and complex issues, as they can integrate diverse perspectives and knowledge.

Question 5

Social scientists ask a large sample of people from a collectivist culture to complete the "Who Am I?" test.Based on previous research,the type of responses the scientists should find on their response sheets should be ____.

Accepted Answer

In collectivist cultures, individuals often define themselves in terms of their relationships and roles within their social groups, leading to a prevalence of social self-descriptions in their self-concept.

Question 6

According to the text,how does conformity to heterosexual masculinity foster less friendship intimacy among heterosexual men?

Accepted Answer

Conformity to heterosexual masculinity can lead to concerns about expressions of warmth and affection being misinterpreted as homosexual desires, which in turn fosters less friendship intimacy among heterosexual men.

Question 7

What is perceptual speed?

Accepted Answer

Perceptual speed refers to the ability to quickly and accurately identify similarities and differences among visual objects, which involves both speed and accuracy in processing visual information.

Question 8

The only ability that declines between age 25 and the early 40s is ____.

Accepted Answer

Perceptual speed, which involves the ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns, is the only ability listed that typically begins to decline from the age of 25 into the early 40s. Other cognitive abilities, such as verbal ability, mathematical ability, and reasoning, tend to remain stable or even improve with age during this period.

Question 9

Longitudinal studies show that verbal ability,mathematical ability and reasoning show the most improvement during ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about cross-sex friendships among young adults?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that a significant portion of college students have engaged in sexual activity with an other-sex friend, highlighting the complexity and potential for romantic or sexual dynamics in cross-sex friendships.

Question 11

Social scientists ask a large sample of people from an individualist culture to complete the "Who Am I?" test.Based on previous research,the type of responses the scientists should find on their response sheets should be ____.

Accepted Answer

Individualist cultures emphasize personal achievements, individual rights, and independence. People from these cultures are more likely to describe themselves in terms of their personal attributes, achievements, and characteristics, which aligns with attributive self-descriptions.

Question 12

Many women going through menopause with the uncomfortable symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats have undergone hormone-replacement therapy,which involves ____.

Accepted Answer

Hormone-replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms involves taking prescription drugs to boost female hormones, primarily estrogen and progesterone, back to levels similar to those before menopause, helping alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.

Question 13

What is the most common cause of dementia?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for an estimated 60-80% of cases. It is characterized by the progressive decline in cognitive function due to the degeneration of brain cells.

Question 14

Longitudinal studies of intellectual abilities were conducted on about 5,000 people in Seattle over the past 50 years.Which of the following was a conclusion drawn from the study?

Accepted Answer

Studies like the Seattle Longitudinal Study have shown that intellectual abilities increase until the early 40s and then remain stable until the mid-60s, challenging earlier beliefs that intelligence declines starting in early adulthood.

Question 15

Desmond is an African-American teenager who is in the process of developing his ethnic identity.Lately,he has become very critical of any activities and values that he associates with the dominant White culture,rejecting them as evil and/or worthless.What stage of ethnic identity formation is Desmond likely experiencing based on this description?

Accepted Answer

Desmond is likely in the Ethnic identity search stage, characterized by exploration and questioning of his cultural, ethnic, or racial background. This stage often involves a critical examination of one's own culture and sometimes the rejection of the dominant culture's values or norms.

Question 16

In newborns,how does the brain develop its incredible complexity?

Accepted Answer

The brain develops its complexity by both producing an excess of brain cells and then creating a competitive environment where these cells vie for survival. This process ensures that only the most efficient and necessary connections are maintained, leading to the intricate and highly functional neural networks characteristic of the human brain.

Question 17

The five stages of dying,as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross,are ____.

Accepted Answer

The five stages of dying, as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages are part of her theory on how people cope with grief and tragedy, especially when diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Question 18

Sharon found out that she had terminal lung cancer about three weeks ago and she is finally facing the reality of her situation.Right now,she finds herself continually asking God,"Why me?" Kübler-Ross would consider Sharon to be in the stage she calls ____.

Accepted Answer

Sharon asking "Why me?" indicates she is experiencing anger, which is the second stage of Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief model. This stage involves feelings of frustration and questioning why the loss is happening to them.

Question 19

What is the most notable gender difference in the friendship patterns of North Americans from childhood through adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Women's friendships tend to be more intimate and involve more emotional sharing than men's friendships, reflecting a notable gender difference in the nature of friendships among North Americans from childhood through adulthood.

Question 20

Which of the following is a possible reason for women living longer than men throughout the world?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: Human Development