Question 1

Tanya has recently developed the ability to draw shapes such as circles and squares. About what age is _Tanya?

Accepted Answer

Children typically develop the ability to draw basic shapes like circles and squares around the age of 3 years.

Question 2

Of the following, the child MOST likely to have a high rate of childhood illness is

Accepted Answer

Children from low-income families are more likely to have a high rate of childhood illness due to factors such as limited access to healthcare, poor nutrition, and living in environments with higher exposure to pollutants and infectious agents.

Question 3

When her mother came into the room, Constance was laughing out loud at the dog's antics. This behavior usually begins at about an infant's __________ month.

Accepted Answer

Laughing out loud typically begins around an infant's sixth month. This developmental milestone varies, but the sixth month is a common time for babies to start laughing in response to external stimuli, such as funny actions or sounds.

Question 4

According to one source, about __________ percent of men and __________ percent of women who were ever married had extramarital sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to one source, about __________ percent...

Question 5

Statistically speaking, the use of illicit drugs peaks at ages

Accepted Answer

Illicit drug use typically peaks during late adolescence and early adulthood, particularly around ages 18 to 20, as this is a period of increased experimentation and risk-taking behavior.

Question 6

Margaret Mead believed that adolescence is

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mead's research suggested that adolescence is less stressful in societies that have stable cultural practices and change very little, as opposed to societies with rapid changes and conflicting expectations.

Question 7

According to the text, adolescents show all of the following attitudes toward their brothers and sisters _EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Adolescents typically show intimacy, affection, and admiration towards their siblings, but hostility is not generally considered a common attitude.

Question 8

Competitive sports and games often begin for children following

Accepted Answer

Rough-and-tumble play is often a precursor to more organized sports and games in children, serving as a natural progression into structured competitive activities.

Question 9

Which of the following emotions that has been measured in infants has been found to be consistent and enduring?

Accepted Answer

Temperament is not an emotion but a broad, consistent, and enduring trait that encompasses an individual's typical mode of emotional response, including aspects like mood, disposition, and adaptability. It is measured in infants and is found to be relatively stable over time, unlike specific emotions such as excitement, fear, or boredom, which are more transient and situation-dependent.

Question 10

Terrence is getting fairly competent in his ability to "read" the expression of his mother for a clue as to how to act in an ambiguous situation. Terrence's ability is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Terrence's ability to look at his mother's expression to guide his behavior in uncertain situations is an example of social referencing. This is a process where individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave, particularly in new, ambiguous, or uncertain situations.

Question 11

The principles of social learning theory were developed by

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura is the psychologist most closely associated with social learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of observing, modelling, and imitating the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others.

Question 12

Physical punishment and social violence are not associated with child abuse.

Accepted Answer

Physical punishment and social violence are often associated with child abuse, as they can both be forms of harmful behavior towards children, leading to physical, emotional, and psychological damage.

Question 13

People in America live longer and healthier lives now than ever before in our history. Because of this there has been a growing concern with how to provide support services for this group and their families as they reach the end of their lives. Define thanatology and describe how the use of both hospice care and palliative care have helped in dealing with the elderly and with terminally ill patients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People in America live longer and healthier...

Question 14

Our understanding of death changes both cognitively and emotionally as we age. Describe the view of death of a child in the conventional stage. Explain why adolescents do not think much about death. Discuss what it means to come to a realization and acceptance of the inevitability of death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Our understanding of death changes both cognitively...

Question 15

Explain the concepts of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Discuss the implications for both families and medical personnel in attempting to honor the wishes of individuals at the end of their lives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the concepts of euthanasia and assisted...

Question 16

Discuss the end of life options and diversity concerns presented in your text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the end of life options and...

Question 17

List and briefly discuss the ethical arguments for and against assisted suicide.
 ch19 Key

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and briefly discuss the ethical arguments...

Question 18

Describe the disengagement and activity theories of aging. Describe the recent improvements that have been made to activity theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the disengagement and activity theories of...

Question 19

List both the positive and the negative effects of employing older adults in the workplace. Describe how older adults see retirement as an ongoing process, and how working full-time, part-time, or as a volunteer affects them personally, economically, and socially.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List both the positive and the negative...

Question 20

Maria's sisters have died, as have most of her closest friends. At age 78, Maria has left her house, her neighborhood, and her church activities and moved to another state in order to live close to her oldest son and his family. Describe some of the effects this move might have on Maria's personal relationships. List some of the risks that will be involved if Maria does not have the ability or the opportunity to make new friends.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maria's sisters have died, as have most...

Quiz 1: Human Development

Tanya has recently developed the ability to draw shapes such as circles and squares. About what age is _Tanya?

Of the following, the child MOST likely to have a high rate of childhood illness is

When her mother came into the room, Constance was laughing out loud at the dog's antics. This behavior usually begins at about an infant's __________ month.

According to one source, about percent of men and percent of women who were ever married had extramarital sex.

Statistically speaking, the use of illicit drugs peaks at ages

Margaret Mead believed that adolescence is

According to the text, adolescents show all of the following attitudes toward their brothers and sisters _EXCEPT

Competitive sports and games often begin for children following

Which of the following emotions that has been measured in infants has been found to be consistent and enduring?

Terrence is getting fairly competent in his ability to "read" the expression of his mother for a clue as to how to act in an ambiguous situation. Terrence's ability is referred to as

The principles of social learning theory were developed by

Physical punishment and social violence are not associated with child abuse.

Our understanding of death changes both cognitively and emotionally as we age. Describe the view of death of a child in the conventional stage. Explain why adolescents do not think much about death. Discuss what it means to come to a realization and acceptance of the inevitability of death.

Explain the concepts of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Discuss the implications for both families and medical personnel in attempting to honor the wishes of individuals at the end of their lives.

Discuss the end of life options and diversity concerns presented in your text.

List and briefly discuss the ethical arguments for and against assisted suicide. ch19 Key

Describe the disengagement and activity theories of aging. Describe the recent improvements that have been made to activity theory.

List both the positive and the negative effects of employing older adults in the workplace. Describe how older adults see retirement as an ongoing process, and how working full-time, part-time, or as a volunteer affects them personally, economically, and socially.

Quiz 1: Human Development

Tanya has recently developed the ability to draw shapes such as circles and squares. About what age is Tanya?

Of the following, the child MOST likely to have a high rate of childhood illness is

When her mother came into the room, Constance was laughing out loud at the dog's antics. This behavior usually begins at about an infant's __________ month.

According to one source, about __________ percent of men and __________ percent of women who were ever married had extramarital sex.

Statistically speaking, the use of illicit drugs peaks at ages

Margaret Mead believed that adolescence is

According to the text, adolescents show all of the following attitudes toward their brothers and sisters EXCEPT

Competitive sports and games often begin for children following

Which of the following emotions that has been measured in infants has been found to be consistent and enduring?

Terrence is getting fairly competent in his ability to "read" the expression of his mother for a clue as to how to act in an ambiguous situation. Terrence's ability is referred to as

The principles of social learning theory were developed by

Physical punishment and social violence are not associated with child abuse.

Our understanding of death changes both cognitively and emotionally as we age. Describe the view of death of a child in the conventional stage. Explain why adolescents do not think much about death. Discuss what it means to come to a realization and acceptance of the inevitability of death.

Explain the concepts of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Discuss the implications for both families and medical personnel in attempting to honor the wishes of individuals at the end of their lives.

Discuss the end of life options and diversity concerns presented in your text.

List and briefly discuss the ethical arguments for and against assisted suicide. ch19 Key

Describe the disengagement and activity theories of aging. Describe the recent improvements that have been made to activity theory.

List both the positive and the negative effects of employing older adults in the workplace. Describe how older adults see retirement as an ongoing process, and how working full-time, part-time, or as a volunteer affects them personally, economically, and socially.

Tanya has recently developed the ability to draw shapes such as circles and squares. About what age is _Tanya?

According to one source, about percent of men and percent of women who were ever married had extramarital sex.

According to the text, adolescents show all of the following attitudes toward their brothers and sisters _EXCEPT