Question 1

When Jesse moved across the country from Washington to California he had to engage in his new community eventually adapting its common ideas and behaviors. The process Jesse experienced is known as

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The answer of When Jesse moved across the country from...

Question 2

The way an individual commonly deals with uncertainty in daily situations or general life is called

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Uncertainty orientation refers to the manner in which a person typically handles uncertainty in everyday situations or in life in general. It encompasses how individuals approach, interpret, and manage situations that are ambiguous or uncertain.

Question 3

In Piaget's system, ______ is adopting operations with new objects into old mind patterns.

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Assimilation involves integrating new experiences into existing cognitive structures and schemas.

Question 4

Roxie displays complex behavior based on concern for herself and her immediate family. Roxie's behavior is consistent with ______.

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Individualism is characterized by a focus on personal goals and the needs of oneself and immediate family, which aligns with Roxie's behavior.

Question 5

Sarah lives in a wealthy neighborhood and attends a prestigious university nearby. She has grown up having access to a number of social and educational opportunities. Her health care providers are one of the best around and she has not had any serious medical concerns. Sarah is content with her life circumstances, she exhibits a good ______.

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Sarah's access to social and educational opportunities, high-quality healthcare, and overall contentment with her life circumstances indicate a high quality of life.

Question 6

When an individual expresses complex behaviors with a focus on the well-being of others, shared traditions, and values their behavior is consistent with

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Collectivism emphasizes the importance of groups and the community, focusing on group goals, shared values, and the well-being of others, which aligns with the behaviors described.

Question 7

Behaviors that were generally discouraged in childhood will be seen in clinics more often than generally acceptable behaviors-the resulting proportion is the

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The correct term is "distress threshold," which refers to the point at which behaviors or symptoms become troubling enough to be considered clinically significant or to seek help. This concept is relevant in the context of behaviors that were discouraged in childhood being more likely to be seen in clinics, as these behaviors may more readily cross the distress threshold.

Question 8

The assertion that when certain behaviors are discouraged among a culture the presence of such behaviors will be less common among mental health facility populations is characteristic of the

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The suppression-facilitation model suggests that the suppression of certain behaviors by a culture or society can lead to a decrease in the occurrence of these behaviors among the population, including those in mental health facilities. This model contrasts with others by focusing on how cultural norms and societal pressures can influence the prevalence of certain behaviors.

Question 9

While human development scholars have distinguished a range of developmental stages they have also subdivided stages of adulthood. Which of the following is NOT a commonly distinguished stage of adulthood according to your text?

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Elderly adulthood is not a commonly used term in the context of developmental stages. Instead, terms like "early adulthood," "middle adulthood," and "late adulthood" are used to describe the stages of adulthood.

Question 10

The assertion that generally discouraged childhood behaviors will be more frequently seen in clinics than acceptable behaviors is characteristic of

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The assertion that generally discouraged childhood behaviors will be more frequently seen in clinics than acceptable behaviors is characteristic of the concept of "distress threshold." This concept refers to the point at which a behavior or emotional state becomes problematic enough to be considered a disorder or to require clinical attention. Behaviors that are discouraged or seen as problematic in society are more likely to surpass this threshold and thus be more frequently observed in clinical settings.

Question 11

The ______ model states that behaviors that are discouraged in a culture will be seen infrequently in mental health facilities.

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The suppression-facilitation model suggests that cultural norms and values influence the prevalence of certain behaviors in mental health settings. Behaviors that are discouraged or stigmatized within a culture are less likely to be expressed or identified in mental health facilities, as individuals may suppress these behaviors to align with cultural expectations. This model highlights the role of cultural factors in shaping the expression and recognition of psychological symptoms.

Question 12

The famous thought exercise that asks an individual to use rational reasoning and make moral choices regarding the sacrifice of human life in order to save others is known as the

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The trolley dilemma is a well-known ethical thought experiment that challenges individuals to make difficult moral decisions about sacrificing one life to save others, highlighting the complexities of utilitarian ethical reasoning.

Question 13

Michael believes that most adults learn behaviors and develop consistent personality features early in life and they do not change in later life. Michael adheres to the ______ model of stability and change.

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Michael's belief aligns with the consistency model, which suggests that personality traits and behaviors developed early in life remain stable and consistent over time.

Question 14

The process of adaptation or learning characterized by the adoption of operations with new objects into old mind patterns is called

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Assimilation is the cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding. This means when individuals encounter new information, they attempt to incorporate this new information into their pre-existing frameworks or schemas, even if it means the new information must be reinterpreted or slightly changed to fit in. This concept is a key part of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Question 15

______ is complex behavior based on concerns for other individuals and care for shared traditions and values.

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Collectivism emphasizes the importance of groups and the community, focusing on the needs and goals of the group rather than individual desires. This includes concerns for others and the maintenance of shared traditions and values.

Question 16

______ is the process of learning through the modification of one's mental structure to adapt to the new demands of the environment.

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Accommodation refers to the cognitive process of revising existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding so that new information can be incorporated. This concept is part of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which describes how individuals adapt and adjust their cognitive understanding of the world around them through processes of assimilation and accommodation.

Question 17

Jennifer believes that behaviors and personality traits are constantly changing throughout the lifetime according to changing situations. Jennifer adheres to the ______ model of stability and change.

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The openness model aligns with the belief that behaviors and personality traits are fluid and can change over time in response to different situations. This model suggests a flexibility and adaptability in personality, contrasting with theories that view personality traits as fixed and stable.

Question 18

The contrast between the progress of a child's learning with guidance and the child's achievement without guidance is known as the

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The zone of proximal development, a concept introduced by Lev Vygotsky, describes the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Question 19

______can be described as both a top-down process and a bottom-up process due to the impact of the social world on personality traits and the impact of personality on the social world.

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Socialization is a process that involves both the influence of the social world on the individual (top-down) and the individual's personality impacting their social environment (bottom-up).

Question 20

Marcus has known Todd since elementary school and the two now attend college together. Marcus often asserts that Todd has not changed over the years in terms of his personality features. Marcus is describing Todd's

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The answer of Marcus has known Todd since elementary school...

Quiz 10: The Developmental Domain