Changes in emotion, self-perception, and interpersonal relationships with families, peers, and friends are part of the __________ domain. - ANSWER
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Changes in intelligence, wisdom, perception, problem-solving, memory, and language are part of the ________ domain. - ANSWER Cognitive
Changes in height and weight, sensory capabilities, the nervous system, and the propensity for disease and illness are part of the ___________ domain. - ANSWER Physical
Appreciating cultural differences and understanding that cultural practices are best understood from the standpoint of that particular culture is called - ANSWER Cultural relativity
The number of years since your birth is your: - ANSWER Chronological age
Our cognitive capacity, adaptability, and emotional beliefs about aging are part of our: - ANSWER Psychological age
Someone who is 70 years old would be classified as: - ANSWER Young-old
The question of whether biological or environmental factors are stronger influences on our development is the debate called: - ANSWER Nature vs. nurture
The question of whether humans play an active role in shaping their development or are at the mercy of uncontrollable forces is the debate called: - ANSWER Active vs. passive
Which of the following statements about Freud's theory of development is FALSE? - ANSWER It has been thoroughly tested scientifically and found to be valid
According to Erikson's theory, successful development involves: - ANSWER Dealing with and resolving the goals and demands of psychosocial crises in a positive way
A key idea of behaviorism is that because _____________ can't be objectively studied, psychologists should limit their attention to the study of observable behavior. - ANSWER the mind
Bandura's studies with the "Bobo doll" indicated that: - ANSWER All of the above
During Piaget's formal operational stage, the primary skill obtained by the child is: - ANSWER Think systematically and reason about abstract concepts like ethics
In Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, the chronosystem represents the: - ANSWER historical context in which our experiences occur
Research designed to discover relationships among variables and to allow the prediction of future events from present knowledge is called: - ANSWER correlation
Dr. Smartypants designs a research study in which she recruits a group of 60-year-olds, a group of 70-year-olds, and a group of 80-year-olds and interviews them about their health status every 5 years over time. What kind of study has she done? - ANSWER Sequential
Although we inherit all of our genetic material from our parents, not all of the possible features are expressed. The features that are actually expressed constitutes that person's: - ANSWER phenotype
Monozygotic twins are formed when: - ANSWER A fertilized egg splits apart during the first two weeks of development
Who is at greater risk for sex-linked disorders due to a recessive gene? - ANSWER Males because they have only one X chromosome
Common reasons for seeking genetic counseling are: - ANSWER all of the above
Environmental factors, such as nutrition, stress, and teratogens, are thought to change gene expression by switching genes on and off. These gene changes can then be inherited by daughter cells and affect genetic expression as people age. The study of these changes is called: - ANSWER epigenetics
The first chance of survival outside the womb, known as the age of ___________, is reached at about 24 weeks gestational age. - ANSWER viability
The primary way that smoking tobacco affects prenatal development is by: - ANSWER Reducing the amount of oxygen available to the fetus
Which of the following emotional states is NOT mentioned in your book as a cause of problems during prenatal development? - ANSWER Schizophrenia
The ___________ is a test in which a needle is used to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid and cells from the sac surrounding the fetus and later tested. - ANSWER Amniocentesis
___________ is a complication of pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus. - ANSWER Ectopic pregnancy
The first stage of labor involves: - ANSWER Uterine contractions that increase in duration and frequency
The second stage of labor involves: - ANSWER Passage of the baby through the birth canal
The third stage of labor involves: - ANSWER Delivery of the placenta
Which term refers to the brain's ability to change, both physically and chemically, to enhance its adaptability to environmental change and compensate for injury? - ANSWER neuroplasticity
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is identified when: - ANSWER The death of a healthy infant occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, and medical and forensic investigation findings (including an autopsy) are inconclusive
Reflexes are useful because they: - ANSWER All of the above
Using a spoon is an example of a ________ motor skill. - ANSWER fine
Which of the following senses appears to be least developed at birth? - ANSWER vision
Newborns can distinguish between sour, bitter, sweet, and salty flavors and show a preference for_________ flavors. - ANSWER sweet
According to your textbook, which of the following is NOT a sign that an infant is ready for solid foods? - ANSWER Has de [Show Less]