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Lifespan Development Midterm EXAM
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When gametes are formed in the human body, this is called Ans:
— Meiosis
When the uterus contractions occur around every 8 to 10 minutes
and last about 30 seconds, this is considered the ________________
stage of labor. Ans: — First
Sometimes genes, for no known reason(s), change their form in a
process called spontaneous _____________. Ans: — Mutation
During the germinal stage, the fertilized egg is now called a(n)
_____________ and travels toward the uterus where it becomes
implanted in the uterus's wall. Ans: — Blastocyst
What is the process by which a sperm and an ovum join to form a
single new cell? Ans: — Fertilization
Which of the following is a blood disorder produced by X-linked
genes? Ans: — hemophilia
Rod-shaped portions of DNA called chromosomes are organized in
____ pairs. Ans: — 23
Which "Big Five" personality trait refers to the degree to which a
person seeks to be with others, to behave in an outgoing manner,
and generally to be sociable? Ans: — extroversion
________ twins are no more genetically similar than two siblings
born at different times. Ans: — Dizygotic
What prescriptions, when taken by women before they were aware
they were pregnant, could also cause fetal damage? Ans: — DES
(diethylstilbestrol)
Which gland in the body signals the brain and other glands in
children's bodies to begin producing sex hormones? Ans: —
Pituitary
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What is the term for repetitive, cyclical patterns of behavior? Ans:
— Rhythms
The visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the
sex organs are called Ans: — secondary sex characteristics
What is the term for the reflex where the neonate tends to turn its
head toward things that touch its cheek? Ans: — Rooting
What is the term for the ability to detect sound and pinpoint the
direction from which it is emanating? Ans: — Sound location
Mary is preparing to breastfeed her infant daughter and, in doing
so, the baby's cheek brushes across her mother's blouse. The baby
immediately turns its head toward Mary's chest in preparation for
feeding. This is called the _______ reflex. Ans: — Rooting
Communication with other neurons is done by means of _________
that travel across the small gaps called __________. Ans: —
neurotransmitters; synapses
The developmental researchers who conducted the classic study
regarding the "visual cliff" was/were _________. Ans: — Gibson &
Walk
Like all body cells, ________ has/have a cell body containing a(n)
__________. Ans: — neurons; nucleus
What is the term for the period of sleep that is found in older
children and adults and is associated with dreaming? Ans: —
Rapid eye movement (REM)
Molly is a 27-year-old female who looks years older than her actual
age. She lives a high-risk lifestyle that includes regular use of
alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs, and she has never exercised
regularly. Molly's behavioral choices have likely brought about
Ans: — Secondary aging
Which of the following is the most common mental disorder of the
elderly, covering several diseases, each of which includes serious
memory loss accompanied by declines in other mental
functioning? Ans: — Dementia
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Sue's bones have become brittle, fragile, and thin. Her doctor
would be likely to tell her that she has Ans: — osteoporosis
Mita is 21 years old. She has two jobs and is attending a local
college. However, due to her hectic schedule, she is experiencing
several stressors that are contributing to physical ailments. Mita
does not want to take medication for her stress. The therapist at
the college informs her to try to increase contact with friends as a
means of decreasing her stress. This is referred to as Ans: —
Social Support
What is the term for the ability to withstand, overcome, and
actually thrive following profound adversity? Ans: — resilience
Ashley and her brother Tim react to stressful family situations
entirely differently. Ashley is easily frustrated and tends to look at
the negative side when things go wrong, while Tim has always
been a person who enjoys challenges and feels capable of
responding effectively no matter what the situation. Tim is
demonstrating Ans: — Hardiness
Marsha has recently experienced the end of her childbearing years.
She is undergoing a period called the female __________. Ans: —
climacteric
Behavior that is categorized by competitiveness, impatience, and a
tendency toward frustration and hostility is called Ans: — Type A
behavior pattern
The effort to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that
lead to stress is called Ans: — coping
According to researchers Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, the
assessment of whether one's coping abilities and resources are
adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the
potential stressor is called Ans: — secondary appraisal
3-year-old Randy occasionally talks to himself in front of others,
and ignores his mother's instructions to come to the table and eat
with his family. In this example, Randy is demonstrating Ans: —
egocentric thought
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Lifespan Development Midterm EXAM
comprehensive questions and verified
answers| get it 100% ACCURATE!!
When gametes are formed in the human body, this is called Ans:
— Meiosis
When the uterus contractions occur around every 8 to 10 minutes
and last about 30 seconds, this is considered the ________________
stage of labor. Ans: — First
Sometimes genes, for no known reason(s), change their form in a
process called spontaneous _____________. Ans: — Mutation
During the germinal stage, the fertilized egg is now called a(n)
_____________ and travels toward the uterus where it becomes
implanted in the uterus's wall. Ans: — Blastocyst
What is the process by which a sperm and an ovum join to form a
single new cell? Ans: — Fertilization
Which of the following is a blood disorder produced by X-linked
genes? Ans: — hemophilia
Rod-shaped portions of DNA called chromosomes are organized in
____ pairs. Ans: — 23
Which "Big Five" personality trait refers to the degree to which a
person seeks to be with others, to behave in an outgoing manner,
and generally to be sociable? Ans: — extroversion
________ twins are no more genetically similar than two siblings
born at different times. Ans: — Dizygotic
What prescriptions, when taken by women before they were aware
they were pregnant, could also cause fetal damage? Ans: — DES
(diethylstilbestrol)
Which gland in the body signals the brain and other glands in
children's bodies to begin producing sex hormones? Ans: —
Pituitary
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, 2 | Page
What is the term for repetitive, cyclical patterns of behavior? Ans:
— Rhythms
The visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the
sex organs are called Ans: — secondary sex characteristics
What is the term for the reflex where the neonate tends to turn its
head toward things that touch its cheek? Ans: — Rooting
What is the term for the ability to detect sound and pinpoint the
direction from which it is emanating? Ans: — Sound location
Mary is preparing to breastfeed her infant daughter and, in doing
so, the baby's cheek brushes across her mother's blouse. The baby
immediately turns its head toward Mary's chest in preparation for
feeding. This is called the _______ reflex. Ans: — Rooting
Communication with other neurons is done by means of _________
that travel across the small gaps called __________. Ans: —
neurotransmitters; synapses
The developmental researchers who conducted the classic study
regarding the "visual cliff" was/were _________. Ans: — Gibson &
Walk
Like all body cells, ________ has/have a cell body containing a(n)
__________. Ans: — neurons; nucleus
What is the term for the period of sleep that is found in older
children and adults and is associated with dreaming? Ans: —
Rapid eye movement (REM)
Molly is a 27-year-old female who looks years older than her actual
age. She lives a high-risk lifestyle that includes regular use of
alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs, and she has never exercised
regularly. Molly's behavioral choices have likely brought about
Ans: — Secondary aging
Which of the following is the most common mental disorder of the
elderly, covering several diseases, each of which includes serious
memory loss accompanied by declines in other mental
functioning? Ans: — Dementia
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Sue's bones have become brittle, fragile, and thin. Her doctor
would be likely to tell her that she has Ans: — osteoporosis
Mita is 21 years old. She has two jobs and is attending a local
college. However, due to her hectic schedule, she is experiencing
several stressors that are contributing to physical ailments. Mita
does not want to take medication for her stress. The therapist at
the college informs her to try to increase contact with friends as a
means of decreasing her stress. This is referred to as Ans: —
Social Support
What is the term for the ability to withstand, overcome, and
actually thrive following profound adversity? Ans: — resilience
Ashley and her brother Tim react to stressful family situations
entirely differently. Ashley is easily frustrated and tends to look at
the negative side when things go wrong, while Tim has always
been a person who enjoys challenges and feels capable of
responding effectively no matter what the situation. Tim is
demonstrating Ans: — Hardiness
Marsha has recently experienced the end of her childbearing years.
She is undergoing a period called the female __________. Ans: —
climacteric
Behavior that is categorized by competitiveness, impatience, and a
tendency toward frustration and hostility is called Ans: — Type A
behavior pattern
The effort to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that
lead to stress is called Ans: — coping
According to researchers Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, the
assessment of whether one's coping abilities and resources are
adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the
potential stressor is called Ans: — secondary appraisal
3-year-old Randy occasionally talks to himself in front of others,
and ignores his mother's instructions to come to the table and eat
with his family. In this example, Randy is demonstrating Ans: —
egocentric thought
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