PSYC 140 module 2 Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Latest Version 2025-2026 (Graded A+)
longitudinal study - Answers -This type of design involves following individuals over a long period of time
with multiple assessment points. For example, children can participate in a longitudinal study in which
they are asked about their social groups at age 10, 13, and 15.
-enables researchers to tease out whether a phenomenon is due to developmental change (the person
becoming older, more mature, etc.) or something inherent in the individual. It can also explore what
qualities change over time and what qualities remain stable.
cross-sectional study - Answers -compares different age groups at the same time. For instance, this
study design would include three groups of children and teens who are asked about their social groups.
The groups are compared to each other.
Naturalistic Observation - Answers -research method that involves observing a research subject outside
of a research setting and in a more natural location. For example, Jean Piaget routinely observed his
children at play at home.
Case Study - Answers -involve direct observation of research subjects. But, case studies also involve
interviewing the participant in great detail. As such, it is a very detailed examination of an individual.
Survey/Interview - Answers -administered anonymously, such as via the Internet or mail, or in person. If
they are administered in person, they would take place in an interview format. Surveys ask questions
about attitudes, opinions, and the frequencies of certain behaviors.
Correlational Research - Answers -the researcher is interested in knowing how two variables, or things,
relate together. For example, do the number of friendships that people have increase with age? To
answer this, researchers use statistics to indicate the degree and direction of the relationship. The
degree of the relation tells you how strong the correlation is, while the direction indicates whether both
variables increase together (that would be a positive relationship) or whether as one variable increases,
the other decreases (a negative, or inverse, relationship). An example of a negative association or
relationship would be as one gets older, one throws fewer temper tantrums.
Experiments - Answers An experiment is a research design in which the researcher tightly controls the
setting, as well as participants and variables in the research study. In addition, the researcher
manipulates a factor that is believed to have some influence.
2.2 Biological Beginnings and Prenatal Development - Answers ...Prenatal diagnostic tests allow parents
and health care professionals to discern whether a baby is developing normally. These tests include
ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling.
Ultrasound - Answers -Ultrasound (sonogram) directs high frequency sound waves into the mother's
abdomen. The echo from the sound waves is then used to create an image of the developing baby.
Ultrasound can show the position of the baby, gender, gestational age, and some brain defects.
, -Noninvasive and generally viewed to be safe, a general rule is to have fewer than five ultrasounds
during pregnancy (having five or more may be associated with increased risk of low birth weight). Below
is a 3-D ultrasound image taken at the gestational age of 20 weeks.
Amniocentesis - Answers -involves removing a sample of amniotic fluid through a syringe. The fluid can
then be tested for chromosomal and genetic abnormalities.
-is done between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy. However, amniocentesis is more invasive than
an ultrasound, and there is a risk of miscarriage after amniocentesis (roughly 1 in 300 women will
miscarry).
Chorionic Villus Sampling - Answers -involves inserting a tube and removing tissue from the end of one
or more chorionic villi, which are finger-like projections on the membrane of the placenta. These contain
the same genetic material as the developing baby.
- CVS is typically performed between the 10th and 12th weeks after conception and is used to detect
genetic abnormalities. Due to its invasive nature, there is a higher risk of miscarriage than with
amniocentesis.
Genetic-Environment Interactions - Answers -There are three ways that genetics (nature) and
environment (nurture) interact to influence an individual.
Passive Genotype-Environment Interaction - Answers -parents can provide both the genetic
predisposition as well as a nurturing context to foster certain qualities in a child. For example, a musical
family provides many opportunities for musical development.
-This example is known as a passive genotype-environment interaction, since the child's role is a passive
one (a genotype is the genetic make-up of an individual).
Evocative Genotype-Environment Interaction - Answers -parents can provide the genetic predisposition
for the child to then evoke certain reactions in others. For example, a very social child will affect others
around her to behave in certain ways, which will then influence her own development. For example, this
child may develop a large social group and be viewed favorably by teachers who value strong
interpersonal skills.
Active Genotype-Environment Interaction - Answers -parents may provide a genetic predisposition that
results in the child actively seeking out environmental conditions that foster the development of certain
qualities. For example, a musically gifted child may single-mindedly pursue musical outlets regardless of
whether others encourage him or her to do so.
2.3 Biological Beginnings and Prenatal Development II - Answers -begin going sequentially through the
lifespan, starting with conception.
When can a fetus respond to sound? - Answers a. 7-8 weeks
b. 8-9 weeks
longitudinal study - Answers -This type of design involves following individuals over a long period of time
with multiple assessment points. For example, children can participate in a longitudinal study in which
they are asked about their social groups at age 10, 13, and 15.
-enables researchers to tease out whether a phenomenon is due to developmental change (the person
becoming older, more mature, etc.) or something inherent in the individual. It can also explore what
qualities change over time and what qualities remain stable.
cross-sectional study - Answers -compares different age groups at the same time. For instance, this
study design would include three groups of children and teens who are asked about their social groups.
The groups are compared to each other.
Naturalistic Observation - Answers -research method that involves observing a research subject outside
of a research setting and in a more natural location. For example, Jean Piaget routinely observed his
children at play at home.
Case Study - Answers -involve direct observation of research subjects. But, case studies also involve
interviewing the participant in great detail. As such, it is a very detailed examination of an individual.
Survey/Interview - Answers -administered anonymously, such as via the Internet or mail, or in person. If
they are administered in person, they would take place in an interview format. Surveys ask questions
about attitudes, opinions, and the frequencies of certain behaviors.
Correlational Research - Answers -the researcher is interested in knowing how two variables, or things,
relate together. For example, do the number of friendships that people have increase with age? To
answer this, researchers use statistics to indicate the degree and direction of the relationship. The
degree of the relation tells you how strong the correlation is, while the direction indicates whether both
variables increase together (that would be a positive relationship) or whether as one variable increases,
the other decreases (a negative, or inverse, relationship). An example of a negative association or
relationship would be as one gets older, one throws fewer temper tantrums.
Experiments - Answers An experiment is a research design in which the researcher tightly controls the
setting, as well as participants and variables in the research study. In addition, the researcher
manipulates a factor that is believed to have some influence.
2.2 Biological Beginnings and Prenatal Development - Answers ...Prenatal diagnostic tests allow parents
and health care professionals to discern whether a baby is developing normally. These tests include
ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling.
Ultrasound - Answers -Ultrasound (sonogram) directs high frequency sound waves into the mother's
abdomen. The echo from the sound waves is then used to create an image of the developing baby.
Ultrasound can show the position of the baby, gender, gestational age, and some brain defects.
, -Noninvasive and generally viewed to be safe, a general rule is to have fewer than five ultrasounds
during pregnancy (having five or more may be associated with increased risk of low birth weight). Below
is a 3-D ultrasound image taken at the gestational age of 20 weeks.
Amniocentesis - Answers -involves removing a sample of amniotic fluid through a syringe. The fluid can
then be tested for chromosomal and genetic abnormalities.
-is done between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy. However, amniocentesis is more invasive than
an ultrasound, and there is a risk of miscarriage after amniocentesis (roughly 1 in 300 women will
miscarry).
Chorionic Villus Sampling - Answers -involves inserting a tube and removing tissue from the end of one
or more chorionic villi, which are finger-like projections on the membrane of the placenta. These contain
the same genetic material as the developing baby.
- CVS is typically performed between the 10th and 12th weeks after conception and is used to detect
genetic abnormalities. Due to its invasive nature, there is a higher risk of miscarriage than with
amniocentesis.
Genetic-Environment Interactions - Answers -There are three ways that genetics (nature) and
environment (nurture) interact to influence an individual.
Passive Genotype-Environment Interaction - Answers -parents can provide both the genetic
predisposition as well as a nurturing context to foster certain qualities in a child. For example, a musical
family provides many opportunities for musical development.
-This example is known as a passive genotype-environment interaction, since the child's role is a passive
one (a genotype is the genetic make-up of an individual).
Evocative Genotype-Environment Interaction - Answers -parents can provide the genetic predisposition
for the child to then evoke certain reactions in others. For example, a very social child will affect others
around her to behave in certain ways, which will then influence her own development. For example, this
child may develop a large social group and be viewed favorably by teachers who value strong
interpersonal skills.
Active Genotype-Environment Interaction - Answers -parents may provide a genetic predisposition that
results in the child actively seeking out environmental conditions that foster the development of certain
qualities. For example, a musically gifted child may single-mindedly pursue musical outlets regardless of
whether others encourage him or her to do so.
2.3 Biological Beginnings and Prenatal Development II - Answers -begin going sequentially through the
lifespan, starting with conception.
When can a fetus respond to sound? - Answers a. 7-8 weeks
b. 8-9 weeks
