PSYC 140 DEVELOPMENTAL LIFESPAN
PSYCHOLOGY MODULE EXAMS 2026
UPDATED EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ hormonal imbalance in females Answer: All of the following are
likely causes of major depression in adolescent females except
◉ Why do adolescent boys succeed in committing suicide more
often than adolescent girls? Answer: Boys tend to use more violent
means, like guns when attempting suicide.
◉ likelihood of being successfully rehabilitated Answer:
Undersocialized delinquents grow up to be adults that demonstrate
all of the following except
◉ Identity achievement Answer: According to Marcia, which of the
following four categories of identity development leads to the most
psychological health, achievement motivation, and moral reasoning
ability in adolescents?
◉ 3% Answer: What is the percentage of teenagers who experience
major depression, in which their psychological disorder is such that
the depression is severe and lingers for a long time?
,◉ The landmark legislation which mandates full access for people in
wheelchairs to public establishments such as stores, office buildings,
hotels, and theaters is called the Answer: Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
◉ Jayne is having difficulty finding adequate, affordable daycare for
her child while she is at work. Instead of focusing on the negative,
she looks at the bright side and realizes that at least she has a good
job in a tight economy. Jayne is utilizing Answer: Emotion Focused
coping
◉ Which body part continues to exhibit growth both in size and
weight during early adulthood? Answer: Brain
◉ cancer Answer: Which of the following is NOT considered a
psychosomatic disorder?
◉ social support Answer: Mita is 21 years old. She has 2 jobs and is
attending a local college. However, due to her hectic schedule, she is
experiencing several stressors which are contributing to physical
ailments. Mita does not want to take medication for her stress. The
therapist at the college informs her to try and increase contact with
friends as a means of decreasing her stress. This is referred to as
,◉ responsible stage Answer: According to Schaie, the stage in which
people in early adulthood through middle adulthood are mainly
concerned with protecting and nourishing their families and careers
is called
◉ psychosomatic disorders Answer: Medical problems caused by
the interaction of psychological, emotional, and physical difficulties
are called
◉ Thinking that acknowledges that adult predicaments must
sometimes be solved in relativistic terms is called Answer:
Postformal thought
◉ According to Schaie, what is the mission of many (but not all) of
people in middle adulthood? Answer: Executive
◉ According to developmental psychologist K. Warner Schaie, the
stage where the major concerns of middle-aged adults relate to their
personal situations is called Answer: responsible stage
◉ All of the following are reasons why middle age adults are
involved in fewer automobile accidents than younger people
EXCEPT Answer: slowing of reaction time helps them avoid accident
, ◉ Which of the following groups is particularly susceptible to
glaucoma? Answer: African Americans
◉ Intelligence that represents the accumulation of information,
skills, and strategies that people have learned through experience
and that they can apply in problem-solving situations is called
Answer: Crystallized Intelligence
◉ Using memory skills such as getting better organized, paying
attention, using visualization strategies, and rehearsing information
for later retrieval are all considered Answer: Mnemonic Strategies
◉ Which of the following is NOT an acceptable treatment for cancer?
Answer: Holistic Therapy
◉ Based upon longitudinal studies, a different developmental
pattern for intelligence was revealed that showed all of the following
EXCEPT Answer: Adults intelligence significantly slowed around
their mid 30s
◉ Which of the following is one of the most frequent causes of eye
problems that can result in blindness in middle adulthood? Answer:
glaucoma
PSYCHOLOGY MODULE EXAMS 2026
UPDATED EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ hormonal imbalance in females Answer: All of the following are
likely causes of major depression in adolescent females except
◉ Why do adolescent boys succeed in committing suicide more
often than adolescent girls? Answer: Boys tend to use more violent
means, like guns when attempting suicide.
◉ likelihood of being successfully rehabilitated Answer:
Undersocialized delinquents grow up to be adults that demonstrate
all of the following except
◉ Identity achievement Answer: According to Marcia, which of the
following four categories of identity development leads to the most
psychological health, achievement motivation, and moral reasoning
ability in adolescents?
◉ 3% Answer: What is the percentage of teenagers who experience
major depression, in which their psychological disorder is such that
the depression is severe and lingers for a long time?
,◉ The landmark legislation which mandates full access for people in
wheelchairs to public establishments such as stores, office buildings,
hotels, and theaters is called the Answer: Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
◉ Jayne is having difficulty finding adequate, affordable daycare for
her child while she is at work. Instead of focusing on the negative,
she looks at the bright side and realizes that at least she has a good
job in a tight economy. Jayne is utilizing Answer: Emotion Focused
coping
◉ Which body part continues to exhibit growth both in size and
weight during early adulthood? Answer: Brain
◉ cancer Answer: Which of the following is NOT considered a
psychosomatic disorder?
◉ social support Answer: Mita is 21 years old. She has 2 jobs and is
attending a local college. However, due to her hectic schedule, she is
experiencing several stressors which are contributing to physical
ailments. Mita does not want to take medication for her stress. The
therapist at the college informs her to try and increase contact with
friends as a means of decreasing her stress. This is referred to as
,◉ responsible stage Answer: According to Schaie, the stage in which
people in early adulthood through middle adulthood are mainly
concerned with protecting and nourishing their families and careers
is called
◉ psychosomatic disorders Answer: Medical problems caused by
the interaction of psychological, emotional, and physical difficulties
are called
◉ Thinking that acknowledges that adult predicaments must
sometimes be solved in relativistic terms is called Answer:
Postformal thought
◉ According to Schaie, what is the mission of many (but not all) of
people in middle adulthood? Answer: Executive
◉ According to developmental psychologist K. Warner Schaie, the
stage where the major concerns of middle-aged adults relate to their
personal situations is called Answer: responsible stage
◉ All of the following are reasons why middle age adults are
involved in fewer automobile accidents than younger people
EXCEPT Answer: slowing of reaction time helps them avoid accident
, ◉ Which of the following groups is particularly susceptible to
glaucoma? Answer: African Americans
◉ Intelligence that represents the accumulation of information,
skills, and strategies that people have learned through experience
and that they can apply in problem-solving situations is called
Answer: Crystallized Intelligence
◉ Using memory skills such as getting better organized, paying
attention, using visualization strategies, and rehearsing information
for later retrieval are all considered Answer: Mnemonic Strategies
◉ Which of the following is NOT an acceptable treatment for cancer?
Answer: Holistic Therapy
◉ Based upon longitudinal studies, a different developmental
pattern for intelligence was revealed that showed all of the following
EXCEPT Answer: Adults intelligence significantly slowed around
their mid 30s
◉ Which of the following is one of the most frequent causes of eye
problems that can result in blindness in middle adulthood? Answer:
glaucoma
