Question 1

Piaget asserted that the child's experiences in the world combined with maturation together influence the child's cognitive development. This assertion BEST reflects the unifying theme in psychology that ​
A)psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
C)psychology is theoretically diverse.
D)our experience of the world is highly subjective.

Accepted Answer

Piaget's assertion reflects the theme that both heredity (maturation) and environment (child's experiences) jointly influence behavior and development, highlighting the interaction between genetic and environmental factors in shaping cognitive development.

Question 2

The course of progressive deterioration that results in death associated with Alzheimer's disease is typically _____ years in length.
A)1 to 2
B)3 to 6
C)8 to 10
D)10 to 15

Accepted Answer

The course of progressive deterioration in Alzheimer's disease typically spans 8 to 10 years from the onset of symptoms until death, although this can vary widely among individuals.

Question 3

In women, menopause typically occurs around age ​
A)​12.
B)​40.
C)​50.
D)​65.

Accepted Answer

Menopause typically occurs around age 50, marking the end of a woman's reproductive years.

Question 4

Approximately _____ of couples lived together prior to marriage.
A)10%
B)25%
C)40%
D)65%

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, approximately 65% of couples in the United States lived together before getting married. This reflects a significant cultural shift over the past few decades, where cohabitation has become more socially acceptable and often seen as a step towards marriage.

Question 5

Research suggests that all of the following factors reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease EXCEPT
A)participation in regular exercise.
B)participation in stimulating cognitive activities.
C)active social engagement.
D)a low-fat, low-salt diet.

Accepted Answer

A low-fat, low-salt diet is not specifically linked to reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. While a healthy diet is important for overall health, research specifically associates the Mediterranean diet, which is not solely characterized by being low in fat and salt, with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's. Regular exercise, cognitive activities, and social engagement have been shown to reduce the risk.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of Kübler-Ross's proposed stages of grief?
A)Resilience
B)Anger
C)Bargaining
D)Depression

Accepted Answer

Resilience is not one of the stages proposed by Kübler-Ross in her model of grief, which includes Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding marital satisfaction is NOT accurate?
A)The more children couples have, the lower their level of marital satisfaction.
B)Parents exhibit lower marital satisfaction than nonparents.
C)Parents of adolescents exhibit lower marital satisfaction than parents of infants.
D)Mothers of infants exhibit the largest decrease in marital satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Parents of adolescents often experience higher marital satisfaction than parents of infants, as they have typically adjusted to parenting roles and the demands of raising children.

Question 8

The majority of all cases of dementia result from ​
A)Alzheimer's disease.
B)Parkinson's disease.
C)strokes and cerebral hemorrhages.
D)neuronal loss that is part of the normal aging process.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for an estimated 60-80% of cases.

Question 9

As 79-year-old Joe mentally reviews his life, he cannot help smiling to himself. He believes he married and spent over 40 years with the most wonderful woman in the world, helped to raise three fine children, and was successful in his career as an accountant. At this point in his life, Joe is experiencing ​
A)integrity.
B)identity.
C)generativity.
D)intimacy.

Accepted Answer

Joe is experiencing integrity, which refers to a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction with one's life achievements, common in Erikson's final stage of psychosocial development, often reflected upon in later years.

Question 10

Tim is 80 years old, and he spends several hours per day reading, writing, and playing board games. Tim's activities reduce his risk of age-related decline in
A)memory.
B)processing speed.
C)problem solving.
D)cardiovascular health.

Accepted Answer

Tim's activities, such as reading, writing, and playing board games, are all mentally stimulating activities that have been shown to reduce the risk of age-related decline in memory.

Question 11

Differing views on the course and nature of changes in personality across the life span illustrate which of the following unifying themes from your text?
A)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)Psychology is theoretically diverse.
C)Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
D)Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.

Accepted Answer

The differing views on personality changes across the lifespan illustrate the theme that psychology is theoretically diverse. This diversity is because different psychological theories propose different mechanisms and processes for personality development and change, reflecting the field's broad range of perspectives and approaches.

Question 12

In which of the following countries would a bereaved person be MOST encouraged to maintain emotional ties with deceased loved ones? ​
A)United States
B)Canada
C)Australia
D)Japan

Accepted Answer

In Japan, cultural practices such as ancestor worship and the annual Obon festival encourage maintaining emotional and spiritual connections with deceased loved ones, reflecting a broader cultural acceptance and encouragement of these ties.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? ​
A)Menopause for most women typically occurs around age 40.
B)Middle-aged males experience hormonal changes that are equivalent to female menopause.
C)Menopause is almost universally accompanied by severe emotional strain.
D)Most women experience relatively modest psychological distress during menopause.

Accepted Answer

Most women go through menopause with relatively modest psychological distress, although experiences can vary widely. The notion that menopause universally causes severe emotional strain is not supported by the majority of research findings.

Question 14

The most common grief pattern following the death of one's spouse is characterized by _____ levels of depression prior to the death and _____ levels of depression following the death.
A)low; low
B)low; high
C)high; low
D)high; high

Accepted Answer

The most common grief pattern involves low levels of depression both before and after the death, as many individuals are resilient and able to cope effectively with the loss.

Question 15

Investigations of complex, real-world issues, such as the effects of day care, illustrate which of the following unifying themes from your text?
A)Our experience of the world is highly subjective.
B)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
C)Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.
D)Psychology is theoretically diverse.

Accepted Answer

Investigations of complex, real-world issues like the effects of day care show how psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context, as these studies are influenced by and contribute to the understanding of societal and historical changes.

Question 16

Mr. and Mrs. McKavick have three school-age children. Their next-door neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Clancy, have three grandchildren who are about the same age as the McKavick's children. At the present time, based on research into marital satisfaction, it is MOST likely that
A)the McKavicks are experiencing higher levels of marital satisfaction than the Clancys are.
B)both couples are experiencing high levels of satisfaction in their respective marriages.
C)both couples are experiencing low levels of satisfaction in their respective marriages.
D)the Clancys are experiencing higher levels of marital satisfaction than the McKavicks are.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that marital satisfaction tends to decline with the presence of children in the home and often improves after children have grown and left home. Since the McKavicks have school-age children and the Clancys have grandchildren, it's likely that the Clancys are experiencing higher marital satisfaction.

Question 17

In recent decades, the age at which individuals marry for the first time has ​
A)increased for men and remained stable for women.
B)increased for women and remained stable for men.
C)decreased for both men and women.
D)increased for both men and women.

Accepted Answer

The age at which individuals marry for the first time has increased for both men and women in recent decades, reflecting changes in societal norms, educational and career goals, and other factors.

Question 18

Which of the following is MOST likely to decline in the later years?
A)Intellectual accomplishment
B)Procedural memory
C)Problem-solving ability
D)Speed in processing information

Accepted Answer

Speed in processing information tends to decline in the later years, as cognitive processing speed decreases with age. This affects how quickly an individual can understand and respond to information they receive.

Question 19

Harry has always been a vital and active individual, but recently he has begun having difficulty remembering newly learned information after brief periods of time. His symptoms are indicative of which of the following disorders?
A)Normal aging
B)Alzheimer's disease
C)Parkinson's disease
D)Senility

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss, especially forgetting newly learned information, which aligns with Harry's symptoms.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation prior to marriage has been increasing, not decreasing, in many parts of the world. This trend reflects changing social norms and attitudes towards marriage and cohabitation.

Quiz 10: Human Development Across the Life Span

Piaget asserted that the child's experiences in the world combined with maturation together influence the child's cognitive development. This assertion BEST reflects the unifying theme in psychology that

The course of progressive deterioration that results in death associated with Alzheimer's disease is typically _____ years in length.

In women, menopause typically occurs around age

Approximately _____ of couples lived together prior to marriage.

Research suggests that all of the following factors reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT one of Kübler-Ross's proposed stages of grief?

Which of the following statements regarding marital satisfaction is NOT accurate?

The majority of all cases of dementia result from

Tim is 80 years old, and he spends several hours per day reading, writing, and playing board games. Tim's activities reduce his risk of age-related decline in

Differing views on the course and nature of changes in personality across the life span illustrate which of the following unifying themes from your text?

In which of the following countries would a bereaved person be MOST encouraged to maintain emotional ties with deceased loved ones?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

The most common grief pattern following the death of one's spouse is characterized by _ levels of depression prior to the death and _ levels of depression following the death.

Investigations of complex, real-world issues, such as the effects of day care, illustrate which of the following unifying themes from your text?

Mr. and Mrs. McKavick have three school-age children. Their next-door neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Clancy, have three grandchildren who are about the same age as the McKavick's children. At the present time, based on research into marital satisfaction, it is MOST likely that

In recent decades, the age at which individuals marry for the first time has

Which of the following is MOST likely to decline in the later years?

Harry has always been a vital and active individual, but recently he has begun having difficulty remembering newly learned information after brief periods of time. His symptoms are indicative of which of the following disorders?

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