LIBERTY-UNIVERSITY-PSYC-210: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | REAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
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1. Which of the following best defines developmental psychology?
A. The study of behavior in clinical settings
B. The scientific study of how and why humans change across the lifespan
C. The analysis of personality disorders in adults
D. The study of genetic inheritance patterns
ANSWER : B
2. The nature versus nurture debate in developmental psychology primarily
concerns:
A. Whether development is continuous or discontinuous
B. Whether genes or environment drive development
C. Whether development occurs in stages or gradually
D. Whether early or late experiences matter more
ANSWER : B
3. Longitudinal research designs involve:
A. Studying different age groups at the same point in time
B. Following the same individuals over an extended period
C. Comparing cohorts from different historical periods
D. Conducting cross-cultural comparisons simultaneously
ANSWER : B
4. A cross-sectional study design:
A. Tracks participants across decades
B. Compares individuals of different ages at one point in time
C. Involves only laboratory-based experiments
D. Requires at least two comparison groups of the same age
, ANSWER : B
5. The period from conception to birth is called:
A. The neonatal period
B. The germinal period exclusively
C. The prenatal period
D. The embryonic period
ANSWER : C
6. Ecological systems theory was proposed by:
A. Jean Piaget
B. Urie Bronfenbrenner
C. Lev Vygotsky
D. Erik Erikson
ANSWER : B
7. In Bronfenbrenner's model, the microsystem refers to:
A. Cultural values and societal institutions
B. Connections between settings the child participates in
C. The immediate settings such as family and school
D. Historical time period and societal change
ANSWER : C
8. Piaget described children as:
A. Passive recipients of adult instruction
B. Little scientists who actively construct knowledge
C. Primarily shaped by reinforcement and punishment
D. Driven by unconscious sexual urges
ANSWER : B
9. Which research method allows for causal conclusions?
A. Case study
B. Naturalistic observation
C. Experiment
D. Survey
ANSWER : C
10. The concept of sensitive periods in development suggests:
, A. Children are equally receptive to learning at all ages
B. Certain skills must be learned at specific ages or not at all
C. Some developmental experiences have heightened impact at particular
times
D. Development is entirely predetermined by genetics
ANSWER : C
11. The germinal stage of prenatal development lasts approximately:
A. The first two weeks after fertilization
B. Weeks three through eight
C. The second trimester
D. The entire first trimester
ANSWER : A
12. A teratogen is:
A. A hormone that promotes fetal growth
B. Any environmental agent that harms prenatal development
C. A genetic mutation passed from parent to offspring
D. A protective substance in amniotic fluid
ANSWER : B
13. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is caused by:
A. Maternal stress during the third trimester
B. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy
C. Genetic mutations on chromosome 21
D. Inadequate folic acid intake
ANSWER : B
14. The embryonic stage occurs from approximately:
A. Conception to two weeks
B. Two weeks to eight weeks
C. Eight weeks to birth
D. The second trimester
ANSWER : B
15. Neural tube defects can be significantly reduced by adequate intake of:
A. Iron
B. Calcium
, C. Folic acid
D. Vitamin D
ANSWER : C
16. The fetal stage begins at approximately:
A. Two weeks after conception
B. Six weeks after conception
C. Nine weeks after conception
D. Twelve weeks after conception
ANSWER : C
17. Down syndrome is typically caused by:
A. A recessive gene mutation
B. An extra copy of chromosome 21
C. Maternal alcohol use
D. Insufficient prenatal vitamins
ANSWER : B
18. Which prenatal test samples fluid surrounding the fetus?
A. Chorionic villus sampling
B. Amniocentesis
C. Ultrasound
D. Blood screening
ANSWER : B
19. The placenta:
A. Encloses the fetus in a fluid-filled sac
B. Transfers nutrients and oxygen between mother and fetus
C. Produces the amniotic fluid
D. Develops after the embryonic period begins
ANSWER : B
20. Low birth weight is defined as:
A. Less than 4 pounds
B. Less than 5.5 pounds
C. Less than 6 pounds
D. Less than 7 pounds
ANSWER : B
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION | PASS GUARANTEE (TOP
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1. Which of the following best defines developmental psychology?
A. The study of behavior in clinical settings
B. The scientific study of how and why humans change across the lifespan
C. The analysis of personality disorders in adults
D. The study of genetic inheritance patterns
ANSWER : B
2. The nature versus nurture debate in developmental psychology primarily
concerns:
A. Whether development is continuous or discontinuous
B. Whether genes or environment drive development
C. Whether development occurs in stages or gradually
D. Whether early or late experiences matter more
ANSWER : B
3. Longitudinal research designs involve:
A. Studying different age groups at the same point in time
B. Following the same individuals over an extended period
C. Comparing cohorts from different historical periods
D. Conducting cross-cultural comparisons simultaneously
ANSWER : B
4. A cross-sectional study design:
A. Tracks participants across decades
B. Compares individuals of different ages at one point in time
C. Involves only laboratory-based experiments
D. Requires at least two comparison groups of the same age
, ANSWER : B
5. The period from conception to birth is called:
A. The neonatal period
B. The germinal period exclusively
C. The prenatal period
D. The embryonic period
ANSWER : C
6. Ecological systems theory was proposed by:
A. Jean Piaget
B. Urie Bronfenbrenner
C. Lev Vygotsky
D. Erik Erikson
ANSWER : B
7. In Bronfenbrenner's model, the microsystem refers to:
A. Cultural values and societal institutions
B. Connections between settings the child participates in
C. The immediate settings such as family and school
D. Historical time period and societal change
ANSWER : C
8. Piaget described children as:
A. Passive recipients of adult instruction
B. Little scientists who actively construct knowledge
C. Primarily shaped by reinforcement and punishment
D. Driven by unconscious sexual urges
ANSWER : B
9. Which research method allows for causal conclusions?
A. Case study
B. Naturalistic observation
C. Experiment
D. Survey
ANSWER : C
10. The concept of sensitive periods in development suggests:
, A. Children are equally receptive to learning at all ages
B. Certain skills must be learned at specific ages or not at all
C. Some developmental experiences have heightened impact at particular
times
D. Development is entirely predetermined by genetics
ANSWER : C
11. The germinal stage of prenatal development lasts approximately:
A. The first two weeks after fertilization
B. Weeks three through eight
C. The second trimester
D. The entire first trimester
ANSWER : A
12. A teratogen is:
A. A hormone that promotes fetal growth
B. Any environmental agent that harms prenatal development
C. A genetic mutation passed from parent to offspring
D. A protective substance in amniotic fluid
ANSWER : B
13. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is caused by:
A. Maternal stress during the third trimester
B. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy
C. Genetic mutations on chromosome 21
D. Inadequate folic acid intake
ANSWER : B
14. The embryonic stage occurs from approximately:
A. Conception to two weeks
B. Two weeks to eight weeks
C. Eight weeks to birth
D. The second trimester
ANSWER : B
15. Neural tube defects can be significantly reduced by adequate intake of:
A. Iron
B. Calcium
, C. Folic acid
D. Vitamin D
ANSWER : C
16. The fetal stage begins at approximately:
A. Two weeks after conception
B. Six weeks after conception
C. Nine weeks after conception
D. Twelve weeks after conception
ANSWER : C
17. Down syndrome is typically caused by:
A. A recessive gene mutation
B. An extra copy of chromosome 21
C. Maternal alcohol use
D. Insufficient prenatal vitamins
ANSWER : B
18. Which prenatal test samples fluid surrounding the fetus?
A. Chorionic villus sampling
B. Amniocentesis
C. Ultrasound
D. Blood screening
ANSWER : B
19. The placenta:
A. Encloses the fetus in a fluid-filled sac
B. Transfers nutrients and oxygen between mother and fetus
C. Produces the amniotic fluid
D. Develops after the embryonic period begins
ANSWER : B
20. Low birth weight is defined as:
A. Less than 4 pounds
B. Less than 5.5 pounds
C. Less than 6 pounds
D. Less than 7 pounds
ANSWER : B
