Question 1

According to Piaget, the__________is the second stage of cognitive development in children.

Accepted Answer

Piaget's stages of cognitive development in children are sensorimotor (0-2 years), preoperational (2-7 years), concrete operational (7-11 years), and formal operational (from 11 years and up). The preoperational stage is the second stage, which occurs between the ages of 2 and 7 years old.

Question 2

The amygdala is connected to the mother by blood vessels in the uterine wall.

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is a region in the brain and is not connected to the mother by blood vessels in the uterine wall.

Question 3

In boys, pituitary hormones stimulate the testes to increase the output of__________, which in turn causes enlargement of the penis and testes and the appearance of body hair.

Accepted Answer

Pituitary hormones stimulate the testes to increase the output of testosterone, which is responsible for male secondary sex characteristics such as enlargement of the penis and testes and the appearance of body hair. Insulin, cortistatin, and oxytocin do not have a direct impact on male sexual development.

Question 4

With age, there are very large declines in memory function, and these changes can never be reversed.

Accepted Answer

There are declines in memory function with age, but they can be mitigated through various means such as lifestyle changes, memory training, and medication. Additionally, some types of memory, such as semantic memory, actually improve with age.

Question 5

In the context of adolescence, girls tend to be more self-conscious than boys.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that during adolescence, girls tend to be more concerned with their appearance and how they are perceived by others, which can lead to increased self-consciousness. Boys, on the other hand, tend to focus more on physical strength and athletic ability.

Question 6

According to Jeffrey Arnett, the age of self-focus is characterized by adults experimenting with careers and romantic possibilities.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A feature of crystallized intelligence is that it does not increase throughout the life span.

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence refers to the skills and knowledge that a person has acquired through education and life experiences. It can continue to increase throughout the lifespan with continued learning and exposure to new experiences.

Question 8

Postconventional reasoning emerges during a person's middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Postconventional or abstract reasoning typically emerges during adolescence and continues into early adulthood.

Question 9

The embryonic stage of pregnancy lasts from the beginning of the third month until the birth of the baby.

Accepted Answer

The embryonic stage of pregnancy lasts from fertilization until the end of the second month of pregnancy, while the fetal stage lasts from the beginning of the third month until the birth of the baby.

Question 10

A child looks at rain and thunder and says that they are caused by the change in weather. In the sensorimotor stage, this is termed as artificialism.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

People are at the height of their cognitive powers during early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that cognitive abilities, such as processing speed and working memory, peak during early adulthood, typically around the age of 25-30. While there may be some individual variation, it is generally accepted that cognitive functioning declines as people age beyond their 30s.

Question 12

At the postconventional level of adolescence, moral judgements are derived from authority figures.

Accepted Answer

At the postconventional level of adolescence, moral judgements go beyond blindly accepting authority figures and take into consideration personal values and principles. Individuals at this level may question authority figures and evaluate situations based on universal ethical principles.

Question 13

Girls can become pregnant immediately after menarche.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, the preoperational stage is characterized by the use of words and symbols to represent objects and relationships among them.

Accepted Answer

Piaget's cognitive development theory states that during the preoperational stage (ages 2 to 7), children develop the ability to use words and symbols to represent objects and relationships but have not yet mastered logical reasoning.

Question 15

According to Piaget, objective responsibility is the assignment of blame according to the motives of the actor rather than the amount of damage done.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Shawna is in her mid-fifties. Her college-going son lives in a separate apartment in the same city while her parents live with her. She cooks meals for her son regularly and does his laundry. At the same time, she looks after her parents, who are dependent on her. Shawna is facing the difficulties _____.

Accepted Answer

Shawna is facing the difficulties of the sandwich generation, which refers to individuals who are responsible for the care of both their aging parents and their own children. This can be a challenging and stressful situation as they are pulled in multiple directions and may struggle to balance competing demands on their time, energy, and resources. The options of B, C, and D are not relevant to the situation described.

Question 17

In male adolescents, ejaculatory ability is the evidence of reproductive capacity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is true of estrogen production in females?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen stimulates the growth of tissue in the hips, leading to the development of the characteristic female body shape during puberty. It does not stimulate the frontal lobes of the brain, regulate the activity of the amygdala, or prevent the growth of pubic hair.

Question 19

Selective optimization with compensation is the reshaping of a person's life to concentrate on what he or she finds to be important and meaningful in the face of physical decline and possible cognitive impairment.

Accepted Answer

Selective optimization with compensation is a real concept that describes how individuals adapt to physical and cognitive decline by focusing on what is important to them and compensating for their limitations.

Question 20

During middle adulthood, people are at their height of sensory sharpness, strength, reaction time, and cardiovascular fitness.

Accepted Answer

While middle adulthood is typically associated with good health and physical capabilities, it is also a time when some of these abilities start to decline. For example, some people may start to experience changes in vision, hearing, and mobility. Additionally, while cardiovascular fitness can be maintained through regular exercise, it may not be at its peak during middle adulthood.

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