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PSYC 230: Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5) Questions
and Answers
Which theories propose that development is largely determined by
how well people resolve the conflicts that they face at different
ages?
a. learning
b. cognitive
c. systems
d. psychodynamic Ans: d. psychodynamic
A researcher is gathering several studies to estimate relations
between variables. What kind of study is this researcher
conducting?
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a. neuroscience
b. continuity
c. meta-analysis
d. nature versus nurture Ans: c. meta-analysis
With regard to the nature-nurture debate, which factors are most
influential in determining the kind of person you are?
a. environmental and context-specific factors
b. mutually interactive genetic and environmental factors
c. predominantly environmental factors
d. predominantly genetic factors Ans: b. mutually interactive
genetic and environmental factors
Towanda notices that her 2-year-old child has made a huge leap in
language ability. As far as language ability is concerned, Towanda
would probably most agree with the ________ point of view.
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a. universal development
b. discontinuity
c. genetic
d. environmental Ans: b. discontinuity
The ideas of which theorist emphasized the discontinuity and
universal stages?
a. Vygotsky
b. Bandura
c. Skinner
d. Erikson Ans: d. Erikson
According to the example in the text, which product below was
pulled from American shelves in response to human development
research and its impact on social policy?
a. flammable pajamas
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b. mercury-based thermometers
c. plastic bottles
d. lead-based paint Ans: d. lead-based paint
________ is one kind of ________.
a. Insight learning; punishment
b. Reinforcement; operant conditioning
c. Operant conditioning; negative reinforcement
d. Negative reinforcement; insight learning Ans: b.
Reinforcement; operant conditioning
Which is the proper order of Piaget's stages?
a. concrete operational, formal operational, sensorimotor,
preoperational
b. formal operational, sensorimotor, concrete operational,
preoperational
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PSYC 230: Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5) Questions
and Answers
Which theories propose that development is largely determined by
how well people resolve the conflicts that they face at different
ages?
a. learning
b. cognitive
c. systems
d. psychodynamic Ans: d. psychodynamic
A researcher is gathering several studies to estimate relations
between variables. What kind of study is this researcher
conducting?
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, 2 | Page
a. neuroscience
b. continuity
c. meta-analysis
d. nature versus nurture Ans: c. meta-analysis
With regard to the nature-nurture debate, which factors are most
influential in determining the kind of person you are?
a. environmental and context-specific factors
b. mutually interactive genetic and environmental factors
c. predominantly environmental factors
d. predominantly genetic factors Ans: b. mutually interactive
genetic and environmental factors
Towanda notices that her 2-year-old child has made a huge leap in
language ability. As far as language ability is concerned, Towanda
would probably most agree with the ________ point of view.
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a. universal development
b. discontinuity
c. genetic
d. environmental Ans: b. discontinuity
The ideas of which theorist emphasized the discontinuity and
universal stages?
a. Vygotsky
b. Bandura
c. Skinner
d. Erikson Ans: d. Erikson
According to the example in the text, which product below was
pulled from American shelves in response to human development
research and its impact on social policy?
a. flammable pajamas
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b. mercury-based thermometers
c. plastic bottles
d. lead-based paint Ans: d. lead-based paint
________ is one kind of ________.
a. Insight learning; punishment
b. Reinforcement; operant conditioning
c. Operant conditioning; negative reinforcement
d. Negative reinforcement; insight learning Ans: b.
Reinforcement; operant conditioning
Which is the proper order of Piaget's stages?
a. concrete operational, formal operational, sensorimotor,
preoperational
b. formal operational, sensorimotor, concrete operational,
preoperational
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