PSYCH 140 Final Exam: (Latest 2026/2027
Update)116 Actual Questions & Verified
Answers (Graded A+)
Product Description
Ace your Developmental Lifespan Psychology final with this comprehensive, highly
effective study guide!
This resource features 116 exact exam questions and verified answers pulled
directly from recent PSYCH 140 finals. Whether you are facing multiple-choice,
short-answer, or essay prompts, this pack provides exactly what you need to review
and master key concepts instantly.
Why Choose This Study Guide?
Save Time: Skip re-reading hundreds of pages. Focus directly on the exact questions
likely to appear on your test.
Master Core Theories: Clear, rationalized answers for heavy-hitter topics like Piaget's
cognitive development, Erikson's psychosocial stages, and Freud's psychosexual
stages
Boost Your GPA: Review comprehensive answers covering critical topics including
lifespan approaches, teratogens, developmental methodologies (e.g., longitudinal vs.
cross-sectional studies) and moral/social development
Instant Delivery: Downloadable format for immediate studying on your phone, tablet,
or PC
Don't go into your exam unprepared. Use these real-world Q&As to test your
knowledge, spot tricky questions, and secure that A+
Q1. Which psychosexual stage did Freud say occurs from birth to 18 months?
[Multiple Choice]
A) oral stage
B) phallic stage
C) latency stage
, D) anal stage
Answer: oral stage
Explanation: Freud labeled the first stage the oral stage, covering infancy when the mouth is the
primary source of pleasure and exploration. The anal stage follows (about 18 months–3 years),
the phallic stage follows that (around 3–6 years), and the latency stage comes later (roughly 6
years to puberty).
Q2. Which psychosexual stage did Freud place between about 18 months and 3
years? [Multiple Choice]
A) phallic stage
B) anal stage
C) oral stage
D) latency stage
Answer: anal stage
Explanation: The anal stage, according to Freud, centers on toilet training and control issues and
typically spans the toddler years (about 18 months to 3 years). The oral stage is earlier (birth to
~18 months); the phallic stage is later (around 3–6 years); and the latency stage comes after the
phallic period (about 6 years to puberty).
Q3. Which research method is best for finding out what most people in the
United States think about legalizing marijuana? [Multiple Choice]
A) correlational study
B) experiment
C) survey
D) case study
Answer: survey
Explanation: A survey samples a large, representative group to estimate the attitudes of a
population, which makes it appropriate for gauging public opinion. A case study examines one
individual in depth and cannot generalize to 'most people.' An experiment tests causal effects
under controlled conditions and is not designed simply to measure broad public opinion. A
correlational study examines relationships between variables but typically does not produce a
population-level opinion estimate as efficiently as a well-designed survey.
,Q4. Explain Vygotsky's emphasis on the role of the teacher or expert and on
nurture in child cognitive development. How does this view affect a child's
likelihood of success when learning alone? [Short Answer]
Answer: Vygotsky emphasized that learning is driven largely by social and environmental
factors (nurture) and that teachers or more knowledgeable experts guide development;
therefore, children are less likely to succeed when studying entirely alone and benefit
from guidance and interaction.
Explanation: This question assesses understanding of Vygotsky's core claim that instruction and
social interaction shape cognitive development. A full answer states that Vygotsky privileged
nurture and the teacher/expert role, and explains the practical implication that unguided solitary
study produces lower success compared with guided learning.
Q5. What current age range for fetal viability is given in the material? [Multiple
Choice]
A) 2 weeks
B) 22-26 weeks
C) 18 months
D) 5 months
Answer: 22-26 weeks
Explanation: Viability refers to the gestational age when a fetus has a reasonable chance of
surviving outside the womb; the material gives that range as about 22–26 weeks. Two weeks is
the start of the embryonic period, not viability. ‘5 months’ overlaps roughly with 20–22 weeks
but is not the specific range cited here. ‘18 months’ is far beyond the prenatal period and
unrelated to viability.
Q6. Explain why, according to Piaget, children in the concrete operational stage
can use logic but still struggle with abstract thought. In your answer connect
Piaget's idea of "operations" and his view on developmental readiness. [Short
Answer]
Answer: Piaget held that children in the concrete operational stage have developed
"operations"—mental activities that allow logical thinking about concrete situations—
but they are not yet developmentally ready to reason abstractly or hypothetically.
Consequently, Piaget argued educators should wait until a child is developmentally ready
before teaching more abstract concepts.
Explanation: This question tests understanding of Piaget's claim that logical thinking at the
concrete operational stage is tied to mental operations and developmental readiness. A complete
, answer links the term "operations" (mental activities) to concrete logical abilities and explains
that abstract reasoning develops later, which is why Piaget cautioned against teaching concepts
before a child is ready.
Q7. Freud would link an adult’s obsessive cleanliness to unresolved conflict in
which psychosexual stage? [Multiple Choice]
A) latency
B) oral
C) anal
D) phallic
Answer: anal
Explanation: Freud associated traits like orderliness and cleanliness with difficulties in the anal
stage, when toilet training and control issues are central. The oral stage concerns mouth-related
behaviors (e.g., eating, sucking), the phallic stage concerns emerging gender/parental conflicts,
and the latency stage is a calmer period of relative sexual dormancy — none of which specifically
explain obsessive cleanliness in Freudian theory.
Q8. When does the embryonic period begin, according to the material? [Multiple
Choice]
A) at birth
B) 2 weeks after conception
C) 22-26 weeks
D) 6 years old
Answer: 2 weeks after conception
Explanation: The embryonic period begins shortly after conception, around two weeks post-
conception, which is the early stage when the embryo forms foundational structures. ‘At birth’ is
long after embryonic development; ‘6 years old’ is childhood and unrelated; ‘22–26 weeks’ refers
to fetal viability later in pregnancy rather than the embryonic period’s start.
Q9. Where did Freud derive the name 'Oedipus' for his Oedipus complex? [Multiple
Choice]
A) Piagetian theory
B) Vygotsky
C) greek mythology
Update)116 Actual Questions & Verified
Answers (Graded A+)
Product Description
Ace your Developmental Lifespan Psychology final with this comprehensive, highly
effective study guide!
This resource features 116 exact exam questions and verified answers pulled
directly from recent PSYCH 140 finals. Whether you are facing multiple-choice,
short-answer, or essay prompts, this pack provides exactly what you need to review
and master key concepts instantly.
Why Choose This Study Guide?
Save Time: Skip re-reading hundreds of pages. Focus directly on the exact questions
likely to appear on your test.
Master Core Theories: Clear, rationalized answers for heavy-hitter topics like Piaget's
cognitive development, Erikson's psychosocial stages, and Freud's psychosexual
stages
Boost Your GPA: Review comprehensive answers covering critical topics including
lifespan approaches, teratogens, developmental methodologies (e.g., longitudinal vs.
cross-sectional studies) and moral/social development
Instant Delivery: Downloadable format for immediate studying on your phone, tablet,
or PC
Don't go into your exam unprepared. Use these real-world Q&As to test your
knowledge, spot tricky questions, and secure that A+
Q1. Which psychosexual stage did Freud say occurs from birth to 18 months?
[Multiple Choice]
A) oral stage
B) phallic stage
C) latency stage
, D) anal stage
Answer: oral stage
Explanation: Freud labeled the first stage the oral stage, covering infancy when the mouth is the
primary source of pleasure and exploration. The anal stage follows (about 18 months–3 years),
the phallic stage follows that (around 3–6 years), and the latency stage comes later (roughly 6
years to puberty).
Q2. Which psychosexual stage did Freud place between about 18 months and 3
years? [Multiple Choice]
A) phallic stage
B) anal stage
C) oral stage
D) latency stage
Answer: anal stage
Explanation: The anal stage, according to Freud, centers on toilet training and control issues and
typically spans the toddler years (about 18 months to 3 years). The oral stage is earlier (birth to
~18 months); the phallic stage is later (around 3–6 years); and the latency stage comes after the
phallic period (about 6 years to puberty).
Q3. Which research method is best for finding out what most people in the
United States think about legalizing marijuana? [Multiple Choice]
A) correlational study
B) experiment
C) survey
D) case study
Answer: survey
Explanation: A survey samples a large, representative group to estimate the attitudes of a
population, which makes it appropriate for gauging public opinion. A case study examines one
individual in depth and cannot generalize to 'most people.' An experiment tests causal effects
under controlled conditions and is not designed simply to measure broad public opinion. A
correlational study examines relationships between variables but typically does not produce a
population-level opinion estimate as efficiently as a well-designed survey.
,Q4. Explain Vygotsky's emphasis on the role of the teacher or expert and on
nurture in child cognitive development. How does this view affect a child's
likelihood of success when learning alone? [Short Answer]
Answer: Vygotsky emphasized that learning is driven largely by social and environmental
factors (nurture) and that teachers or more knowledgeable experts guide development;
therefore, children are less likely to succeed when studying entirely alone and benefit
from guidance and interaction.
Explanation: This question assesses understanding of Vygotsky's core claim that instruction and
social interaction shape cognitive development. A full answer states that Vygotsky privileged
nurture and the teacher/expert role, and explains the practical implication that unguided solitary
study produces lower success compared with guided learning.
Q5. What current age range for fetal viability is given in the material? [Multiple
Choice]
A) 2 weeks
B) 22-26 weeks
C) 18 months
D) 5 months
Answer: 22-26 weeks
Explanation: Viability refers to the gestational age when a fetus has a reasonable chance of
surviving outside the womb; the material gives that range as about 22–26 weeks. Two weeks is
the start of the embryonic period, not viability. ‘5 months’ overlaps roughly with 20–22 weeks
but is not the specific range cited here. ‘18 months’ is far beyond the prenatal period and
unrelated to viability.
Q6. Explain why, according to Piaget, children in the concrete operational stage
can use logic but still struggle with abstract thought. In your answer connect
Piaget's idea of "operations" and his view on developmental readiness. [Short
Answer]
Answer: Piaget held that children in the concrete operational stage have developed
"operations"—mental activities that allow logical thinking about concrete situations—
but they are not yet developmentally ready to reason abstractly or hypothetically.
Consequently, Piaget argued educators should wait until a child is developmentally ready
before teaching more abstract concepts.
Explanation: This question tests understanding of Piaget's claim that logical thinking at the
concrete operational stage is tied to mental operations and developmental readiness. A complete
, answer links the term "operations" (mental activities) to concrete logical abilities and explains
that abstract reasoning develops later, which is why Piaget cautioned against teaching concepts
before a child is ready.
Q7. Freud would link an adult’s obsessive cleanliness to unresolved conflict in
which psychosexual stage? [Multiple Choice]
A) latency
B) oral
C) anal
D) phallic
Answer: anal
Explanation: Freud associated traits like orderliness and cleanliness with difficulties in the anal
stage, when toilet training and control issues are central. The oral stage concerns mouth-related
behaviors (e.g., eating, sucking), the phallic stage concerns emerging gender/parental conflicts,
and the latency stage is a calmer period of relative sexual dormancy — none of which specifically
explain obsessive cleanliness in Freudian theory.
Q8. When does the embryonic period begin, according to the material? [Multiple
Choice]
A) at birth
B) 2 weeks after conception
C) 22-26 weeks
D) 6 years old
Answer: 2 weeks after conception
Explanation: The embryonic period begins shortly after conception, around two weeks post-
conception, which is the early stage when the embryo forms foundational structures. ‘At birth’ is
long after embryonic development; ‘6 years old’ is childhood and unrelated; ‘22–26 weeks’ refers
to fetal viability later in pregnancy rather than the embryonic period’s start.
Q9. Where did Freud derive the name 'Oedipus' for his Oedipus complex? [Multiple
Choice]
A) Piagetian theory
B) Vygotsky
C) greek mythology
